Keats Chinese School Reviews

Translation:
As this was my first time in China, the experience was thoroughly satisfying and enriched me with a wealth of cultural knowledge about the country. The accommodation—small yet cozy—was perfectly suited to a student, designed specifically to offer an experience and a dynamic you simply wouldn't find in a standard hotel. The lessons were engaging and interactive, while also proving invaluable for expanding my knowledge of the Chinese language and grammar (Professor Willow is excellent and delightful).

Original:
Partendo dal fatto che è stata la mia prima volta in Cina, l'esperienza mi ha ampiamente soddisfatto arricchendomi con un bel bagaglio culturale sulla Cina. L'alloggio, piccolo ma accogliente, è perfettamente a misura dello studente, fatto apposta per farti vivere specifiche dinamiche non vivibili in un normale hotel. Le lezioni sono interessanti e interattive ma allo stesso tempo mi sono servite tanto per ampliare la mia conoscenza sulla lingua e grammatica cinese ( la prof. Willow è bravissima e carinissima). Chengdu come città è bellissima e piena di vita con tante attrazioni da fare e da vivere, i trasporti metropolitani sono più che efficaci e comodi per spostarsi da una parte all'altra della città, le persone sono accoglienti e simpatiche come i professori che sono disponibili e aperti verso gli studenti.

Durante queste due settimane di permanenza mi sono ritrovata a vivere una esperienza indimenticabile nella città di chengdu: le visite guidate non si sono limitate a darci un semplice assaggio della città, ma nel programma sono stari inseriti posti unici e di vario genere, passando dai luoghi piu moderni e giovanili fino ai templi piu tradizionali.Decisi di prenotare questo summer camp sia per approfondire la lingua che per cedere dal vivo i panda giganti, il simbolo della città,quindi avrei preferito che la visita al chengdu breeting centre si fosse svolta la mattina in modo tale da trovare più attivi gli animali, i quali occupano il proprio pomeriggio lontano dal pubblico. Anche per quanto riguarda le lezioni, l'esperienza è stata più che soddisfacente, soprattutto per merito della nostra insegnate che ha reso le lezioni molto iterattive e proposto un approccio di insegnamento molto innovativo e interessante, prestando particolare attenzione ad ogni singolo stidente, dimostrando grande umanità e professionalità.

I came to Chengdu knowing that it would be my first, but definitely not last time, in China. My main goal was to improve my Chinese level, and I think I can say that I accomplished that. During the 10 days I spent in Chengdu, I noticed improvement in my listening skills and I also had unvaluable occasions to practice my speaking with locals. Of course, I still make many mistakes, but that's part of the learning process. I would have liked to do more grammar exercises during class, but I also appreciated that lessons were focused more on speaking and having fun. All the activities conducted in the city were amazing and I got the chance to truly explore new places and cultures. I really want to thank Ambercat and Keats School for planning a so well organized travel, filled with activites and learning opportunities. Moreover, I am deeply grateful to my teacher Willow, who was able to help us all improve our skills while having fun.

I had a great time at Keats. I went for the intensive Chinese classes, taking six hours of classes everyday for a week. Although I only stayed there for a short period of time, I already felt myself improving throughout and after this week. Actually, this has probably been the most efficient Chinese classes I have attended in years of attempting to learn the language. In my opinion, one of the main reason for this is that the teachers really take the time to assess your level of to prepare appropriate classes based on your current knowledge, needs and desires.

This trip was very good! Every day we had 4 hours of effective chinese learning which included fun games which require you to speak in chinese. The teachers were very good and high level. After we ate very delicious Chinese food and went out to sea a lot of cool places! I also got to speak to a lot of Chinese locals who were friendly and very curious. This made me improve my Chinese a lot. Overall it was a very cool experience and I would recommend to everyone studying Chinese and who loves travelling.

Translation:
Keats School is an excellent place to learn Chinese. The teachers are highly trained in pedagogy; they are attentive and able to tailor lessons to each student's specific needs and requests. It is truly a "made-to-measure" experience.
In addition, there are many optional activities focused on Chinese culture, such as *erhu* lessons, cooking classes, calligraphy, and more.
Free outings are also organized for students on certain weeknights and Saturdays, allowing you to explore Kunming and the surrounding area.
I also spent a week with Keats in Shuhe (near Lijiang) this year, and it was fantastic. It’s at an altitude of 2,400 meters—very peaceful at night—with beautiful nearby sights like Blue Moon Lake, plus a tourist street for strolling, gift shopping, and so on (without it being overly crowded).
You spend the week accompanied by your teacher: lessons every morning and exploring the region in the afternoon.
So, you get to study while also sightseeing—it’s really great!

Original:
Keats school est une très bonne école d'enseignements du chinois. Les professeurs sont très bien formés pédagogiquement. A l'écoute et apte à organiser les cours en fonction de la spécificité et des demandes de l'étudiant. C'est vraiment du "sur-mesure".
Par ailleurs, de nombreux autres activité sont proposées en option quant à la culture chinoise : cours de erhu, cuisine, calliagraphie etc ...
Des sorties gratuites sont également prévues certains soirs de semaine et le samedi pour les étudiants. Ce qui permet de découvrir Kunming et ses alentours.
J'ai aussi passé cette année chez Keats une semaine à Shuhe (sur la commune de Lijiang), c'est vraiment bien. 2400 m d'altitude, la nuit le grand calme, de très beaux lieux à visiter autour comme "blue moon lake" ... et une rue touristique pour ceux et celles qui veulent flâner, faire des cadeaux etc ... (sans qu'il y ait trop de monde ...)
Cette semaine se passe en compagnie de notre professeur, tous les matins cours et l'après-midi découverte de la région...
Donc tu travailles mais tu visites aussi , c'est vraiment bien !

I spent 3 weeks in Keats school in Chengdu and I'd say it was time and money well spent. I learnt a lot and improved my Chinese thanks to amaizing teachers. All the staff in general was very kind and helpful. The meals at school were tasty and the spiciness level was adjusted to foreigners. School trips and activities helped me explore the history, culture, and beautiful architecture of Chengdu. Although the school is located a bit far from the city centre, it's very easy and convenient to reach every sightseeing spot by metro or very cheap taxi rides.

Translation:
Spending a month at the Keats School in Chengdu was an experience I will certainly look back on with great fondness. I arrived with the goal of improving my Chinese, but ultimately, the month turned out to be much more than just a language course.
What I appreciated most was the teaching style. The lessons were highly interactive and never overly rigid; I always felt that my teacher truly listened to my needs and adapted the lessons to address the specific challenges I was facing. I particularly enjoyed working on vocabulary, expressions, and scenarios that I would actually encounter in everyday life. It was incredibly motivating to study something in class and then, shortly after, be able to recognize or use it outside the school.
I also really valued the opportunity to ask questions—even very specific ones—and to gain a better understanding of the nuances between similar words or expressions, allowing me to learn a more natural form of Chinese rather than just what is found in textbooks.
Living in Chengdu made the whole experience even more special. Every day offered a chance to put what I had learned into practice, talk to people, and get to know the city and Chinese culture better.
Over the course of the month, I certainly improved my Chinese, but above all, I gained much more confidence in actually using it. It was an intense, rewarding, and truly wonderful experience—one I am very happy to have had.

Original:
Trascorrere un mese alla Keats School di Chengdu è stata un’esperienza che ricorderò sicuramente con molto piacere. Sono arrivata con l’obiettivo di migliorare il mio cinese, ma alla fine questo mese è stato molto più di un semplice corso di lingua.
La cosa che ho apprezzato di più è stato il modo di insegnare. Le lezioni erano molto interattive e mai troppo rigide, e ho sempre avuto la sensazione che l’insegnante ascoltasse davvero le mie esigenze e adattasse le lezioni alle difficoltà che incontravo. Mi è piaciuto soprattutto lavorare su parole, espressioni e situazioni che potevo poi incontrare davvero nella vita di tutti i giorni. Studiare qualcosa in classe e riuscire poco dopo a riconoscerlo o utilizzarlo fuori dalla scuola è stato molto motivante.
Ho anche apprezzato tantissimo la possibilità di fare domande, anche molto specifiche, e di capire meglio le differenze tra parole o espressioni simili, così da imparare un cinese più naturale e non solo quello dei libri.
Vivere a Chengdu ha reso tutto ancora più speciale. Ogni giornata diventava un’occasione per mettere in pratica quello che avevo imparato, parlare con le persone e conoscere meglio la città e la cultura cinese.
In questo mese ho sicuramente migliorato il mio cinese, ma soprattutto ho acquisito molta più sicurezza nel provare a usarlo. È stata un’esperienza intensa, utile e davvero bella, che sono molto felice di aver fatto.

It was my dream to study Chinese in China, and the Keats Kunming campus is an ideal place to learn Chinese. The school is located in the city center, so access is very convenient. There are private rooms available on campus, and three meals a day are provided, creating an environment where students can fully concentrate on their studies. After class, various recreational activities are offered, and I joined several of them. I especially enjoyed making coasters while learning about Chinese history. On the weekend, I went out to try Kunming cuisine, which was wonderful because I wouldn’t have been able to go alone. There are also excursions on Saturdays and Sundays, and since the teachers accompany us, I felt safe and had a great time. I was happy that I could enjoy not only studying but also a fulfilling and fun leisure time.

Classes are conducted according to each student’s level. Ms. Ma taught with great enthusiasm and patience. She carefully checked my pronunciation, and I really enjoyed her lessons. Ms. Yu created a relaxed atmosphere and guided the class smoothly. The teachers are highly experienced and truly wonderful.

The program is very convenient because you can join for as short as one week. I would love to go back to Kunming soon and study at Keats again.

My teacher, Lao Shi Li, deserves so much credit for everything I learned during my time at Keats. I started the program knowing absolutely no Chinese—not even how to introduce myself—and by the end of my stay I was able to hold conversations, understand everyday speech, read and write basic Chinese, and most importantly, feel confident using the language. She has an incredible way of making learning feel both challenging and enjoyable.

Every lesson was interactive and engaging. Rather than relying only on textbooks, she constantly used creative activities that encouraged us to think in Chinese instead of simply memorizing vocabulary. We created our own stories using newly learned words, wrote and acted out dialogues, built conversations based on real-life situations, and played games where one student would replace a word in a sentence and the others had to figure out what it was. We also practiced speaking through repetition, gradually increasing the speed and difficulty until everyone became more comfortable. These activities created a classroom that was full of laughter, participation, and constant practice.

One of the things I appreciated most was her patience. Mandarin tones were one of the hardest parts for me, and I often mixed them up. Instead of rushing through them, she patiently corrected my pronunciation, explained the differences in a way that actually made sense, and encouraged me to keep trying until I got them right. She celebrated every bit of progress, no matter how small, which made me feel motivated rather than discouraged.

Her lessons always moved at a pace where everyone could follow along without feeling left behind, yet they were never slow or repetitive. She made sure every student understood before moving on, and she adapted her teaching style whenever someone was struggling. She also regularly sent detailed lesson notes after class, giving us an excellent resource to review what we had learned. Another thing I loved was how flexible she was—if there was something we wanted to learn, whether it was vocabulary for shopping, ordering food, traveling, or simply phrases we were curious about, she happily incorporated it into the lesson. Her enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine passion for teaching created an environment where everyone wanted to participate, ask questions, and improve.