Semester in Beijing

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Hong Kong: 
Hong Kong
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Feb-Jun (Spring), Sep-Dec (Fall)

Description: The Semester in Beijing program offers students a rigorous language curriculum and an in-depth view of either Chinese civilization or Business. The academic curriculum combines Mandarin language instruction with courses on history, civilization or business in English. Students have a choice of 3 different concentrations:

* Chinese Language & Civilization
* Chinese Language & Business
* Intensive Chinese Language

This program is suitable for students at all Mandarin language levels. From Beijing - the capital of China - students will also visit the Great Wall of China, Shanghai and, depending on their concentration, either Xi'an or Hong Kong.

Highlights: * A high quality academic curriculum
* A semester in an amazing metropolitan city with old-time charm
* Strong Chinese language curriculum
* Local immersion opportunities
* Strong local support
* Earn 12-15 credits toward your degree
* Inclusive fees and great program value

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fee

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981