Chinese Immersion Program

For Chinese Immersion Program, the tuition fee is 1,240 USD.

The Chinese Immersion Program is a non-degree program at the Chinese Language Institute, lasting 2 weeks. It offers one-on-one Chinese lessons and weekly activities to help students learn Chinese in a comfortable environment.

The program includes 20 weekly hours of one-on-one Chinese lessons, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students also participate in weekly activities and excursions, such as bamboo boat rides and cooking lessons, to immerse themselves in Chinese culture.

After completing the program, students can pursue careers as Chinese teachers, translators, interpreters, language consultants, or cultural ambassadors, working in education, government, tourism, or international business.

The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) in Guilin was founded in 2009 and focuses on immersive Chinese language instruction framed by cultural understanding. CLI offers tailored programs for learners at different stages, from intensive one-on-one tuition to group classes and custom study options. Located in a scenic city known for karst landscapes and river valleys, the institute emphasizes fast, practical progress in Mandarin while situating learning within everyday life and regional culture.

CLI's campus includes private classrooms, student study areas, and on-site accommodation with meal options, creating a convenient living-learning environment for international students. Small class sizes and experienced instructors enable personalized lesson plans that address speaking, listening, reading, and writing goals. The institute also organizes extracurricular activities, field trips, and culture-immersion events so learners can practice language skills in authentic contexts and build confidence outside the classroom.

Practical support at CLI includes guidance on living in China, help with transportation and local logistics, and options for homestays or off-campus housing when preferred. The program structure is suited to travelers, exchange students, and degree-seekers who want measurable language gains in a short timeframe. Prospective students seeking focused, immersive Mandarin study in a supportive community will find CLI an efficient and welcoming place to grow linguistically and culturally.