Program Reviews

This was my second time coming to study at Omeida, and I had a wonderful experience again. I had daily private classes, which were tailored to my specific needs and were exactly what I needed (focus on conversation). Thanks to my teacher and the rest of the school staff, I could delve deeper into Chinese culture and life in China. The school atmosphere is uplifting and inspiring, it’s a joyful place to be in. The accomodation the school provided was new, modern and clean. They helped me set up the scooter, gym membership, etc. There’s plenty of yummy and cheap food options around. You can completely immerse yourself in the language, which is harder in the big main Chinese cities. I have no complaints, and I can’t wait to come back!!!

Terrific teachers, staff, accommodation, and overall experience! Omeida is more than just a language school - it's a vibrant, supportive community that truly cares about your progress. The teachers are not only skilled and professional but also incredibly friendly and patient, making it easy to ask questions and stay motivated. The staff go out of their way to help with anything you need, both in and outside the classroom. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located just minutes from the school. I also really appreciated the cultural activities and language partner program, which gave me daily opportunities to practice Chinese in real-life situations. The setting in Yangshuo, surrounded by breathtaking karst mountains, made the experience even more memorable. I'll definitely be back!

The month I spent in Yangshuo and as a student at Omeida will forever stay in my heart. I can really say that I lived one of the most healing, self-caring and fun times of my life so far. It was amazing to realize that I am not the only language nerd who will happily spend time doing Chinese class homework and enjoy it. The staff at Omeida, the teachers and the students make the place as magical as it is, a picturesque dream. The staff is so lovely, thank you Lucy for all the great weekend activities and being our helpful good fairy for any possible questions, thank you Rachel for guiding me so well from the registration to the visa and the arrival, thank you to Anya for organizing so many extracurricular student group trips! Thank you Echo laoshi, you were an amazing teacher with a rich toolbox of methods.. you kept us engaged, curious and even adjusted your teaching to the different levels of individual students. I am grateful that I chose to do this experience and can even confidently say that my Chinese improved quite a lot! :) If you're looking to escape your daily routine at home, your job or just want to mix language learning, meeting new friends and exploring the beautiful nature around Yangshuo, this is the right choice for sure!

I couldn’t be happier with my month at Omeida and plan to return in the near future.

The staff is super helpful, accommodations are clean and quiet. Instruction is top-notch. Social activities really generate a sense of community. My teacher in a class of four was quite demanding, but I appreciated it because we are often not demanding enough on ourselves. The month gave me insight into my weak spots. And the beautiful setting of Yangshuo was perfect for study breaks. Work hard. Play hard. Fun. Definitely will return at the first opportunity.

I haven’t been in a classroom in decades and was a little apprehensive. But from the moment I contacted the staff at Omeida they took care to ensure there were no bumps in my language and culture learning experience. The faculty are very knowledgeable about the challenges of language learning. The classes I was in were very small — 2–4 students. Individual attention is the norm. If you get stuck the teacher has the flexibility to stop and ensure that your problem is resolved. I’m celebrating my growth in Mandarin fluency. Hooray for Omeida Chinese Academy!

Very good school! I would definitely recommend it! One thing that I would keep in mind is there is (normally) no rotation of the teachers. This can be great or not. Another thing is that they have a bit of bureaucracy if you want to change levels. So you cannot just go a level higher or lower if you want.
Yangshuo is a great place to study. For China, it’s a small town but still has Adidas and Nike… But they are awesome at helping you with any issues so I would 100% recommend it! It’s a 10/10. :)

I’ve been there 5 months, and I had the best time. The teachers are very professional but they do not forget to makes Chinese fun and easy. The lessons are pretty complete, we followed the book and thanks to that, I had new words, new grammar points. And we did some 听写 to improve our listening and recognize the characters. Chinese is hard, and I felt like I was not making any progress but believe me, if you study hard and talk a lot, you’ll be able to speak Chinese in few months thanks to this school. The strength of Omeida is also to show us the Chinese Culture and often show us the beautiful part of Yangshuo. They could help me for the visa and so many other things, they are really supportive. I 100% recommend!

The learning atmosphere at Omeida is awesome - relaxed yet effective. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but also very personable, always patient and engaging in their teaching approach.

Oemida is a one-step shop for relaxed learning, safe accomodation and reasonable food choices. All of this on an affordable budget.

Being in Yangshuo, a beautiful and vibrant town, you’re constantly surrounded by opportunities to practice Chinese in real-life situations.

Overall, if you’re looking for a supportive and immersive environment to learn Chinese, I highly recommend Omeida!

If you are looking to study Mandarin in China, Omeida is a perfect choice! Yangshuo is perfectly sized as it's not the center of a bustling city, and it's very close to outdoor adventures. The scenery is beautiful and although it was the rainy season while I was there, I still found many opportunities to be outside. The school itself is very nice with an awesome coffee shop. The teachers are all super sweet and helpful, and even if you are a beginner all the teachers are talking to you in Chinese!

I had a wonderful week studying Chinese in Yangshuo. The staff at the language school were super helpful and did everything possible to support the students, for example arranging accommodation and transport, and setting me up with a language partner. The teachers were friendly and patient and able to answer any questions. The lessons were pitched at an appropriate level of challenge and I was able to practise my Chinese. I would recommend the course for both solo travellers and for those travelling in a group. As soon as I have another opportunity, I will be returning to Yangshuo and studying English there again.