What are the benefits to studying abroad? Your Chinese will improve so much more when you live in a country that speaks Putonghua . But there are many more reasons! Hear what real students have to say:

A 24-hour classroom

"The best way to learn a language is to live it. My ability to learn Putonghua in my country was limited, therefore I chose to study in an Chinese -speaking country. When I complete the course I plan to return to my country with my improved Chinese skills and computer qualifications, to open up my own Mandarin Language School."

Marian Ko, Malaysia

Total Immersion

"I always thought that the best way to learn Chinese is to live in an Chinese -speaking country. I have had an incredible improvement in my Putonghua since I have been here. I am thankful to all my teachers and new friends from all over the world. This is one of the best things that studying abroad can offer you."

Sophia Bono, Italy

Global friendships

	"I am studying in China not only because I want to learn other languages, but also because I like to meet new people from different countries with different cultures, and understand other ways of thinking." Roberto S immino, Switzerland

Improve your Putonghua at the fastest rate

"I had only studied Mandarin for three months, but every day I could feel my Mandarin getting better. In Japan , I felt that I couldn't learn Mandarin in the most effective way, but [here] there are excellent teachers who really make a difference-they are experienced in teaching foreign students. Before I started, I could only say "yes," "no" and "thank you." But now I speak with far more confidence, and I returned to Japan with a greatly improved speaking ability."

Matsui Doi , Japan

Learn about international culture

	"I came to China with only the hope of learning better Mandarin but I got much more. I learned more about the Chinese culture , way of life and way of doing business. Not only did I meet many new Chinese friends, I also met friends from other parts of the world and from this I learned more about other ways of life as well giving me a very colouful experience." Marcolien Liefehber, Canada

Prepare for future success

"I know the future business trend is with China . I know there are a lot of schools where I could study in my own country, but if I study in Beijing, I will learn about the city and the Chinese way of life. I know when I return to Thailand my Chinese skills will make me more marketable."

Sut Kaew , Thailand


Enter a Chinese university

" In Korea, many people want to get into University. In order to get into a University, we must pass the HSK exam with excellent marks. But the HSK exam is in Chinese, so I thought the best way to pass this exam is to study in a city where everyone speaks Putonghua and where schools offer the best programs in helping me advance in my Chinese language abilities. Now I love China so much, I want to do my undergrad at the Peking University" Sulhee Lee , Korea

Experience Chinese student life

"Studying abroad is one of the best ways to perfect one's grasp of the Chinese language. I have learned that everything in my environment helps me. Because I am constantly surrounded by Chinese native speakers and students from other countries, I rarely speak Russian. I live on campus, so I have made Chinese friends. Many of them have helped me to develop my communication skills."

Irina Korosteleva, Russia