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The application for 2012-2013 programs is closed. Applications will be available for 2013-2014 programs beginning in late summer, 2012.
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Chinese (Mandarin) Summer Program
Hosting Location: China
Program Dates: Six to eight weeks, starting mid-June through early July and running until late July through mid-August
Class Hours: 120 hours
Accommodation: Host families or a combination of group housing and host family stays
Academic program: The summer Chinese program seeks to significantly increase students’ Chinese vocabulary and their ability to communicate with confidence in the target language. The program aims to accomplish this through intensive in-class language instruction, cultural presentations and activities, and host family stays. Classroom learning is enhanced by activities with local NGO’s and cultural activities such as cooking and martial arts classes.
Good to know: Most families in China have one child; most NSLI-Y participants can look forward to being their brother or sister’s first sibling.
Programs implemented by: American Councils, AFS-USA, iEARN, University of Delaware, and ACES
Chinese (Mandarin) Academic Year Program
Hosting Locations: China, Taiwan
Program Dates: August to early June
Class Hours: 20 hours per week
Accommodation: Host families or a combination of group housing and host family stays
Academic program: The academic year Chinese program seeks to significantly increase students’ Chinese vocabulary and their ability to communicate with confidence in the target language. The program aims to accomplish this through intensive in-class language instruction at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, cultural classes and excursions, and host family stays. Cultural classes may include calligraphy, tai-chi, kung-fu, Chinese yo-yo and Chinese chess.
Good to know: Academic Year participants will have the chance to celebrate Chinese New Year. Celebrations typically involve family, fireworks and a traditional dinner of dumplings and fish.
Implemented by: American Councils and iEARN
To see more picture from Chinese summer and year programs, visit the Media Gallery.
