Affordable China Study Abroad Language Programs

Not gonna lie, I was kind of nervous about going to a whole new continent where I wasn't even fluent with the language. I didn't know what people were going to be like and had expected that the program would walk me through in the first days then leave me on my own but it was nothing like that.

You become good friends with the CSA staff and even party with them on occasion. Everyone knows that experiencing a new culture is even better when you have a good group around you. Whenever you need anything, the CSA staff are just a phone call or a text away. (you get a free cellphone on your first day by the way)

The activities they set up for you to do are amazing. You get to go bungee jumping, zip lining, sleep on the Great wall, try out so much new food and so much more. They are young so they definitely know the type of things that students would be interested in. This summer was exciting and full of new experiences for me.

I am thinking about coming back to China next summer for an internship program and if I did, I would definitely do it with China Study Abroad.

I had an amazing time in Beijing, and CSA was a huge part of that. I went to China with no Mandarin experience at all, and CSA made the experience much easier (pricier, too, but it was worth it). They set up my BLCU enrollment, my taxi from the airport, and most of the sight-seeing trips I went on.

CSA also set up my housing. I chose to stay with a family in Beijing. I think that living with a family helped me learn Chinese faster and forced me to practice it more. The family CSA put me with was really supportive of my studies and lenient about when I got back at night.

That's another thing I'm grateful to CSA for--they set me up with a great group of friends from all around the world. I had people to hang out with from day one, and the social scene in Beijing is totally awesome. The staff members themselves are young, and they are extremely approachable and helpful.

I was in the beginner class at BLCU, and there were about 25 people. As others have said, all of the grammar and vocabulary we learned was useful in everyday life in Beijing. Based on my experience and the experience of some of my friends at BMA, I think that BLCU is more intense. I strongly recommend the CSA tutoring program.

The only major downside of staying with a family was that I lived farther from the university. I had to leave about 40 minutes for commute to class because I took the subway; however, it would have been only 10 minutes by bike. You should get a bike, and you should get it quickly.

Don't freak out too much about getting sick because you'll be fine. Convince yourself to be adventurous about the food!

I would strongly recommend this program to anybody who wants to learn Chinese. I think that immersion is the way to go, and I think that CSA is the group to go with for a fun, convenient, and interesting experience. I had a great summer. But ultimately, like anything, it's what you make of it.

My summer in China was a very enjoyable experience, and was made better through the help given by the CSA staff, and my own teachers at BLCU. I have made many lasting friendships here, and we have visited the spectacular sights of Beijing together, and have always felt very safe here. BLCU itself is a great place to learn the Chinese language and the best part was that we were taught Chinese language that could be applied in our daily lives here, and were not taught irrelevant things. It was extremely beneficial living in Beijing while learning Chinese because that way, our learning of the Chinese language did not end at 'xiake' (when class ended) ! Overall, it was a very enjoyable and wothwhile experience here with CSA and BLCU, and i would definitely recommend it to my friends back in Pakistan.

I had a brilliant month in Beijing thanks to CSA. The team went out of their way to make sure we settled in well and made the most of our time there. It was the perfect mix of learning Mandarin, immersing ourselves in Chinese culture and partying! I can't wait to go back.

I wanted to come to Beijing to study Mandarin but had no idea how to go about finding good schools or what part of the city I should be living in. I found China Study Abroad on the Internet and it was a great help. The staff helped me to register with BLCU, obtain my student visa and also picked me up from the airport and dropped me straight to my apartment which they had organised. On the same day of arrival they gave me a tour of the local area and introduced me to people in a similar situation to me, just arrived in China and didn't know a single person! They made it very easy to make friends as they were always organising social events as well as being at the end of the phone to help with any problem that came up. They office was also a great place to meet with tutors as well as other students.

The course in BLCU was challenging and I learned a lot very quickly. The teachers were very helpful and patient when you just didn't get it. After one semester i was able to converse with the locals, read menus and even seriously bargain in the markets! I didn't do the intensive course which meant I had every afternoon to explore the city and get to know my surroundings. It's was an amazing experience and I can't wait to start my next semester.

Classes were challenging, but I learned an immense amount in a very short span of time. The teachers were knowledgeable and kept class interesting. They did teach in Chinese the entire time, almost never speaking in English which is among the best ways to learn a language. The program staff for CSA was always available when I needed help. They also had great suggestions for places to see or for good food. I felt safe the entire time I was there. Even when I decided to adventure out on my own into the downtown area and became lost,the CSA staff helped me out. I recommend the program and the CSA group. I plan on going back to China to learn Chinese and use CSA to coordinate my trip.

My CSA experience in Beijing was absolutely fantastic.

The CSA staff arranged for me to live with a Chinese host family. This was perhaps one of the best experiences as got to see how local people lived, and I got to practice my Chinese everyday. Apart form that, CSA arranged everything ranging from helping get settled in and set up with a local phone etc, to excursions and activities for me and my fellow students.

This was great because it left nothing to worry about except just enjoying my time in Beijing.

The language program at BLCU was challenging but very manageable. It was incredible to see how much my Mandarin improved in the one month I studied at BLCU.

Overall the program was perhaps one of the best months of my life to date! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Mandarin, see Beijing, and have a great time.

I really enjoyed my time in BLCU and with China Study Abroad. I found the progamme by accident while I was searching courses in intensive mandarin on the internet and I'm quite glad I did!
I chose China Study Abroad because they took care of everything, from enrollment to housing to fun activities. Their support was great, especially when my wallet was stolen and if I was to return I think I would most likely choose China Study Abroad again. They're a cool bunch and the activities they plan are fun and cultural at the same time.