Global Exchange Education Center, Beijing, China
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| 10.00 % discount | Special Offers Description: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only - Discount for group bookings of 3 or more people for all courses. |
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General Information on Beijing
Beijing, one of the biggest cities in the world, is not only interesting due to the great economic boom they are experiencing but especially because of its astonishing history and culture.Beyond the modernity, Beijing offers a bountiful mixture of traditional lane houses (hutong), parks, architectural and cultural treasures and exquisite temples.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Beijing :
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (08.Aug- 24.Aug)
Cost of living in China
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in China is around US$ 1.20.
General Information on Global Exchange Education Center
The language school Global Exchange Education Center was founded in Beijing, China in 1998. Global Exchange is located on the North West side of Beijing near the Four Ring Road. It is a small privately run training center. It offers a high quality level of Chinese language, cultural and business training.
Facilities
The study rooms are located in a modern office building in Beijing. Internet access.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Beijing. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Global Exchange Education Center in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 30 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 4 | |
| Chinese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 50 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 27 years throughout the year: 32 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | England 10 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Italy 5 % Japan 5 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 5 % USA 20 % |
All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Standard group courseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 130 | 260 | 390 | 490 | 600 | 700 | 890 | 1070 | 1240 | 80 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 12.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive General Chinese-small groupLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 870 | 1010 | 1270 | 1520 | 1750 | 110 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 12.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| 3 Chinese + homestayLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 1064 | 1410 | 1768 | 2086 | 2367 | 2812 | 3374 | 3753 | 160 |
| Learn Chinese at different locations in China (Dalian, Xian, Yantai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou, Kunming, Guangzhou and Guilin). It includes tuition, homestay (single room, half board), airport or train station transfers, free Internet access, and emergency travel and medical insurance. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| 4 Individual ChineseLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 130 | 260 | 390 | 490 | 600 | 700 | 890 | 1070 | 1240 | 80 |
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| 5 Intensive Individual ChineseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 260 | 520 | 760 | 980 | 1190 | 1390 | 1770 | 2130 | 2470 | 150 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| 6 Chinese Business InternshipLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | -- | -- | 2000 | 2300 | 2600 | 125 |
| Includes tuition for four week intensive group Chinese language, homestay accommodation (single room, half board) for whole program duration, internship placement fees, and airport transfers. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 12.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Global Exchange Education Center, Beijing can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 50.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 15 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Welcome dinner, tuition |
| Exams offered: | HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) |
| Average examination results: | 90 at HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) |
| School closed: | National holidays in China: 01.Jan, 07.Feb, 08.Feb, 09.Feb, 01.May, 02.May, 03.May, 01.Oct, 02.Oct, 03.Oct And also on the following dates 02.Jan, 11.Feb, 12.Feb |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Chinese, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Chinese |
| Please note that there will be a 20% surcharge for any courses for 2 weeks or shorter in July, August and September. | |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 40 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Beijing (best price single room at Eastern Morning Sun International Utels Hostel) | ||||
| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 17 US $ week | ||||
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| 3 Shared Apartment // single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 50 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | -- | 476 | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 18 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Student Dormitory // single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 50 minutes by car | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 161 | 616 | ||
| Private bathroom. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Price extra night: 23 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Aug - 31.Aug | |||
| 5 Homestay // single room, half board, | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 50 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 154 | 600 | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Please note that there will be a 30% SURCHARGE on all accommodations in JULY and SEPTEMBER. There will be a 50% SURCHARGE on host families and apartments IN AUGUST. *** Cancellation : Please note that if you cancel your accomodation booked for July, August or September 2008, less than 8 weeks before the course starts, you won't be refunded. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 20 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Music |  | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Chinese cooking, Martial Arts | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 55 |
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Global Exchange Education Center, Beijing, China
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