Chinese school in Beijing: Global Exchange Education Center
Chinese courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Beijing.
Location: The school is located in a high technology development area called Shang Di in Haidian District on the northwest side of Beijing where most top universities in China are located.
- The language school Global Exchange Education Center was founded in Beijing, China in 1999.
- Tax registration ID: 1.10108718706096E+017
Chinese Courses
Information for all courses offered by Global Exchange Education Center
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 US$ per week.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Global Exchange Education Center
Accreditations and Quality seals
Chinese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Global Exchange Education Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Movie rental
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3Number of public PC workstations: 2Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
More information about airports around Beijing and how to get from the airport to Beijing on your own here on our Beijing page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in China.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 60 US$
, North America: 60 US$
, South America: 60 US$
, Asia: 30 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 5 km |
| Cooking | | 3 km |
| Dancing | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 20 km |
| Skiing | | 30 km |
| Swimming | | 6 km |
| Table Tennis | | 0.5 km |
| Tennis | | 3 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
* Welcome dinner
Adults - Paid activities
Great Wall Tour ( about $40)
Summer Palace (about $10)
Summer Palace (about $10)
Junior - Free activities
* Visit Capital Museum
Student opinions about Global Exchange Education Center, Beijing
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Tomoko
40 years
“As there were fewer students at school just after the summer holiday, the school offered private lessons with a price of group course to each of us. I liked the clear and crispy attitude of the school director. As the management seems to be very flexible, I really liked it for the point.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The teachers were young and seemed to have graduated from a university between 1 and 3 years ago. Therefore, they might not know the frequent-used business vocabulary. It may not a big issue for the beginners who want to study the language from the scratch. As most of the students came from Europe and their level was elementary, we spoke English after school.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Student Dormitory
2.0
Other comments The school was good, but the accommodation was ok. I stayed at a dormitory which seemed to be more like a normal cheap hotel. It had some privacy and was safe, however was not very clean. I couldn't expect more than the Chinese standard quality. They offered bed sheets, but not towels.
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 2 weeks
2. Oct. 2012
Nishida
24 years“The very flexible schedule. They keep the school open the whole year. This school program suits better business men and University students.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you can't speak Chinese, you need to speak English in the class.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments Now they don't have a study room. The boss and teachers of this school are very friendly and help foreign students very much!!
Course: General
7. Apr. 2005
Rosa
46 years“The teachers, very good, very good and textbooks. The property was well equipped, with air conditioning, cool water, internet and Wi-Fi”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Personally I recommend avoiding the lessons in the morning because you need to take the Beijing subway during the rush hour, and it's really an unspeakable nightmare
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Hotel
3.0
Other comments The teachers are well prepared, they adapt the teaching to the level of the students and deepen the culture and history of the country.
Course: Intensive Individual Chinese - 3 weeks
22. Jul. 2014
Claudio
27 years“The opportunity to meet different people, the really high quality of the teachers, and the fact that the teachers changed each 2 hours.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don't forget to bring with you the map the school will give you.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments I found Michael really helpful and committed in all his effort (even when when I got lost in the night and I had to call him).
The location of the school is quite close to other schools-university and all the information received the first days helped me to socialize and get around in Beijing.
I would only suggest the school to make a kind of selection about levels. I think there should be an "entrance-test" to understand each student level, and then group students in class based on their level.
Course: General
25. Aug. 2005
Cristina
35 years“It was a small structure and therefore very flexible and very efficient. Rosemary, the owner, really organized and efficient”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the Haidian District is an hour away by subway (outstanding service) from the center of Beijing.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
4.0
Other comments the lessons are held in small groups (in my class eravano in 3), and this helps a lot the learning. The school teaching materials really exceptional. The students very young but very knowledgeable, helpful and with the same method of teaching.
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 3 weeks
4. Sep. 2012
Eric Michael
24 years“Despite the small size it is a school that I would recommend to everyone, I had a wonderful experience with them.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Small class size = better learning.
I used to live with a Chinese family and it has been one of the most interesting and beautiful experience of my whole life.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
5.0
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 22 weeks
3. Nov. 2012
Trish
29 years“Classes were small so we could concentrate a lot on our individual needs, and we all had a chance to talk!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Other comments i liked having the two teachers, who were both excellent but obviously taught and explained things in a different way that made it easier for me to pick up chinese.
Course: General
3. Feb. 2005
Renaud
61 years“The school is very welcoming. Good atmosphere and relations between teachers, students and classmates.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss For French-speakers, like myself, you should know in advance that everything is either in Chinese or in English. Alternatively, you might want a teacher who speaks French.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
5.0
Other comments I am happy because I made a lot of progress, but for people my age it's difficult. Private classes are a good solution as they allow you to go at your own speed.
Course: Standard group course - 3 weeks
30. Aug. 2010
Jutta
45 years“All teachers used same methodology. Hence exposure to different speakers without hickups in course”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments All staff extremely helpful and friendly. Very prepared to customize course to requirements of trainees
Course: Intensive Individual Chinese - 2 weeks
25. Apr. 2006
Anonymous
37 years“Very nice teachers. Group classes and one-to-one lesson very good. Special Culture Lessons!!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Organized transfer from the airport very usefull, if you have never been in Beijing. If you will arrive in summer take good care about the air conditioning. Vitamins or sweaters are useable.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments In any case of quetions ask Michel Wang leader of Global Exchange Education Center: He will help you very quickly!! Special services, very helpful and calmative. With his phonenumber in my pocket I felt anywhere in Beijing very safe.
Course: General
3. Sep. 2004
Martina
21 years“All the teachers are very kind, always ready to help you (not only studying problems)”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss if you wanna do this kind of trip you have to know that you will find different habits so you must be ready to adapt
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Student Dormitory
4.0
Other comments it's a wonderful experience and very useful
Course: Intensive Individual Chinese - 7 weeks
9. Sep. 2009
David
67 years“Teachers and staff very friendly and helpful. One to one lessons excellent value”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Stay with a host family near the school. Buy a 2nd hand bike and explore Beijing. Go on the weekend trips organised by the school, especially the Great Wall at Simatai. Buy a SIM card for your mobile phone
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Although a small school, it is very efficiently run. The administrator, Michael Wang, was very helpful in advising and sorting out any problems
Course: One-to-One
19. Jul. 2005
William
43 years“Reasonable course book, some teachers enthusiastic, very good value for money.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Student Dormitory
4.0
Course: Standard group course - 2 weeks
30. May. 2011
Alejandro
22 years“They help you with any kind of problem and all the staff is nice and friendly”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss How much you learn really depends on how much effort you put into your learning
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Great Location and Capable Staff
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 14 weeks
16. Jan. 2007
Eileen
31 years“Lessons in small groups and very flexible, if you want to change the schedule”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Try to find an own accomodation where chineses students live as well
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments This school focus more on speaking and accepts an "easy" way of studying. If you search for a serious fast way where you are forced to do a lot of studying, pick a different school.
Course: General Chinese (22 hours/week) - 6 weeks
30. Jul. 2006
Enzo
“The flexibility of the teachers. Some of them were very patient and helpful.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Try to speak Chinese most of the time you can, speaking English with other students doesn't help much!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments Some of the teachers are very efficient and do the best they can to help. If they had a library..., it would really helps the students!
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 8 weeks
25. Apr. 2006
Teresita
63 years“Great mix of international students from 11 countries. Helpful staff.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Best progress if you: take group classes and at least a few private lessons a week, review lessons outside of class every day, and save your barhopping and clubbing for the weekends!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
4.0
Other comments Staff is great! Classrooms were too hot in late May and early June... need electric fans in classrooms.
Course: Standard group course - 8 weeks
27. Jun. 2012
Alistair
34 years“It had a nice and friendly atmosphere and the teachers were very sweet.”
“I felt that the activities were too touristy and would have preferred to go to activities intended for local audiences.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Buy the six-ticket deal to the residences of Beijings famous personages - a facinating insight into the contemporary representation of China's modern history.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments I had a lot of fun, enjoyed the lessons and the ma jiang, and appreciated the interest in the other things I was in Beijing to do. It's hard being away from your family but since I felt that I slotted into another one it was made more bearable.
Course: One-to-One
9. Sep. 2003
Luana
25 years“Flexibility of the teachers, though poorly organized among themselves”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss this school is good for speaking Chinese, not for those who's already studying it at university, teaching methods too different
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Other
5.0
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 4 weeks
23. Dec. 2013
Daniel
25 years“That the school administrator listened to my needs and suggestions.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Dare to explore, but be aware that one block on the map is at least a 15 minute walk.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Student Dormitory
4.0
Course: Standard group course - 4 weeks
18. Jul. 2011
Heidi
38 years“Teachers spoke very good english. much light in the classrooms.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 2 weeks
1. Jul. 2009
Sheila
69 years“Possibility to have private lessons instead of group course”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: General Chinese (22 hours/week) - 4 weeks
17. Jul. 2006
Sandra
“The teacher's qualification and the good atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 1 week
19. Dec. 2005
William
19 years“The people were so friendly and great teaching”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The beer garden
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Very good, upbeat and nice communal computer area
Course: Intensive Individual Chinese - 1 week
15. Aug. 2007
Christopher
24 years“Small classes, not every day the same teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments The teacher are very friendly and young. They always help you.
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 5 weeks
13. Feb. 2007
Adrian
33 years“Teachers are very friendly and proffesional”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Standard group course of 20 lessons per week - 12 weeks
8. Nov. 2007
Chiara
27 years“The one to one teaching with my professor”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss attend a unique course between student and professor
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Other
5.0
Course: Standard group course - 16 weeks
23. Mar. 2014
Margherita
21 years“Teaching, students and general atmosphere”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss don't worry if you don't know the language, in a week time you'll be already able to speak something and be undestood!
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments Very nice people, they really take care of you. If you have any problem, just ask them!
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 2 weeks
1. Nov. 2007
Dagmar
49 years“Competent and friendly teaching staff”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Intensive General Chinese-small group - 3 weeks
15. Jun. 2011
Helga
53 years“Very friendly atmosphere and teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
4.0
Course: Intensive Individual Chinese - 4 weeks
9. May. 2008
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FAQ about Global Exchange Education Center, Beijing
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Global Exchange Education Center?100% of teachers at Global Exchange Education Center hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Global Exchange Education Center from?The highest Nationality percentage at Global Exchange Education Center comes from USA with a 20% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
- Global Exchange Education Center offers courses for which ages?Global Exchange Education Center offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.
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