A variety of activities may include: guided visits to Tiananmen Square, the 798 Art Area, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Olympic Park, Birds Nest National Stadium, and Forbidden City. Learn Chinese calligraphy, how to make noodles, eating Beijing Duck, and other cultural activities. Attendance is optional. Small fee for entrance and transportation may be required. Overall, lot's of fun things to do and see!
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Housing: 4 options to choose from
Single Room Shared Apartment: private room with bed, desk, chaor, wardrobe, internet access, telephone and free local calls, bed linens, towels, blanket, TV, Air Conditioning with heating, water, gas, electricity, access to shared kitchen, and shared bathroom....washing machine. Cleaning service weekly. Travel time to school, back and forth, is 5 - 30 minutes by walking or public transportation. No meals.
Costs: $500 per 2 weeks. Housing is paid upon check-in. May be able to use credit card.
Private Studio Apartment: This option gives you a clean, quiet and comfortable studio apartment - giving you your own private space. Includes all the items listed above in the "shared apartment".....but with the private studio you do not share anything. You have your own private bathroom and kitchen. Travel time to school, back and forth, is 5 - 30 minutes by walking or public transportation. Meals not included.
Costs: $725 per 2 weeks. Paid upon check-in.
Host Family: Single room with bed, plus breakfast and dinner. Includes all the items mentioned above in the "shared apartment". Travel time to school, back and forth can be: 30 - 60 minutes by local transportation. 2 meals daily included.
Costs: $500 per 2 weeks.
Locate Own Housing: If you prefer, you can arrange your own housing. Please let us know where you will be staying so we can have it on file. Staff there need to know how to reach you.
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Dates and Fees - Price Discounts Available!
* Non-beginners can start on any Monday.
* Absolute Beginners start dates for 2010 / 2011:
Jan 11 / Feb 08 / Mar 08 / Apr 06 / May 03, 31 / Jun 14, 28 / Jul 12, 26 / Aug 09, 23 / Sep 20 / Oct 18 / Nov 15 / Dec 13 / * 2011 - Jan 10 / Feb 7 / Mar 7
FEES - USD $$
| 2 weeks |
$695 |
| 3 weeks |
$995 |
| 4 weeks |
$1295 |
| 5 weeks |
$1595 |
| 6 weeks |
$1895 |
* Addtl week = $300 USD per week
Fee Includes: full tuition, registration, orientation, housing reservation, transcript (certificate), and some activities. Housing and meals costs extra.
Holidays: Jan 01 / Feb 13-15 / Apr 05 / May 01 / June 16 / Sep 22 / Oct 01-03/ Dec 25
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ARRIVAL
Plan on arriving the day before classes begin to check-in your housing (1 -2 days prior - weekend).
Earlier arrivals will require you to arrange own housing.
Airport pick-up (Shanghai) is available for $65 USD one way. Let us know in advance (e-mail flight details). School staff person meets you at the Shanghai airport...and escorts you to the school or housing.
Otherwise, you can take airport transportation on your own for less (public taxi, or private taxi with English speaking driver - can be hired at airport transport desk).
Passport & Visa: Both are required. Use your CSA confirmation to apply for your short-term visitor visa.
You need a passport first, before you can apply for a visa. See the "Visa/Passport" section.
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Requirements
Minimum age is 16. Open to all students and adults from all countries.
Passport and Entry Visa required. All students apply for own passport and visa.
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Registration
Register online. $95 USD registration confirmation deposit required. Please review the "How To Register" section on the CSA website. Payments can be made by money order, cashiers check, or personal check. We will e-mail you a "Confirmation Notice" with additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you.
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