Program Reviews

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.

Had the best time. I'm a 34-year-old solo traveler, and Omeida was a perfect opportunity to meet Chinese people and people from all around the world, study together, and improve my Chinese quickly. The staff, activities, local food, and the room I was provided were all amazing and I thank you for the opportunity highly recommend it to everyone.

The level was adjusted for my exact needs to help me fit in, the classroom and common space were great, and I enjoyed traveling through beautiful Yangshuo in my spare time.

Our experience with Omeida was excellent. My 16-year-old son attended a 2 week summer camp and then a 1 week private class. He was impressed by the quality of instruction .... highly skilled, patient, and deeply committed to helping students succeed in learning Chinese.

The three-week camp provided an immersive environment where my son could fully engage with the language. The instructors focused on building a strong foundation in Chinese, covering essential grammar points, practical vocabulary, and all four key language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The lessons were well-structured and paced to match the students' different learning speeds, ensuring that everyone could keep up and feel confident.

What truly stood out was the supportive atmosphere created by the teachers. They were always encouraging, readily answering questions, and offering constructive feedback. My son felt comfortable and motivated to learn, which made a significant difference in his progress.

In his spare time he also helped out by teaching English to some of the native Chinese students. He gained a lot by sharing a room with native Chinese kids, speaking in both Chinese and English.

Fui para China porque queria aprender a língua chinesa imersa no cotidiano do povo chinês. Foi a melhor coisa que fiz. Estudei por 3 meses em Yang Shuo, um lugar rodeado por montanhas e rios, onde exala cultura por todos os poros. O verão tem cheiro de brisa e orvalho da manhã. Com verde em diferentes tons, o campo, as árvores, as flores, a terra e as montanhas e nós respiramos com mais leveza. No outono temos temperatura mais amenas e um pouco de chuva. Ao som da chuva e, em sintonia com ela, movimentamo-nos pelas ruas, para a escola. Com sua melodia suave, e às vezes, com sua batida forte, aprendemos essa língua milenar e misteriosa. A 欧美大, em YangShuo, é uma ótima escola que ensina a língua chinesa para estrangeiros. Aqui podemos aprender, além da língua chinesa, um pouco de como, esse povo milenar, vive. É uma experiência mágica e única. Há uma expressão que me encanta "慢慢。。。” então posso dizer...慢慢走慢慢爱。。。

English Version:
I went to China because I wanted to learn the Chinese language by being immersed in the daily lives of Chinese people. It was the best thing I did. I studied for 3 months in Yang Shuo, a place surrounded by mountains and rivers, where culture exudes from every pore. Summer smells like a breeze and morning dew. With green in different tones, the countryside, the trees, the flowers, the land, and the mountains we breathe more lightly. In autumn we have milder temperatures and a little rain. To the sound of the rain and in tune with it, we move through the streets, toward school. With its soft melody, and sometimes, its strong beat, we learn this ancient and mysterious language. 欧美大, Yangshuo, is a great school that teaches Chinese to foreigners. Here we can learn, in addition to the Chinese language, a little about how these ancient people lived. It is a magical and unique experience. There is an expression that enchants me "slowly"... so I can say... walk slowly, love slowly...