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Academy Of Chinese Language Study (ACLS):
China's official language is Mandarin. The Academy of Chinese Language Study in Beijing (ACLS) was established specifically to teach Mandarin Chinese to international students, and is accredited directly by the China Ministry of Education. Over the past 10 years, ACLS has taught over 15,000 students.

The Beijing version of Mandarin Chinese is considered to be the standard form and pronunciation of Mandarin. ACLS teachers and academic staff have been carefully selected, and include elite academic graduates from universities in Beijing and across China. ACLS bases its emphasis on accelerated Chinese language learning in small classes, with an average of 5-8 students, and maximum 12 students per class.

With two campuses in Beijing, and now with a new campus operating in Shanghai, the Academy of Chinese Language Study offers modern and spacious facilities, making it the ideal environment for language learning.

The Academy is regarded as the optimal learning environment with distinctive strengths in language teaching and program management. The Academy's programs have been recognized and accredited by universities worldwide. Students from the Academy have been granted credit transfers from leading US universities such as Stanford, Fordham and Ohio State University.

Courses: Our language courses are highly comprehensive with varying levels of intensities and durations to cater for students' varying needs and goals. Classes focus on developing oral expression, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. Up-to-date materials are used to introduce modern day China, its social and economic life, culture, history, and literature.

- General Mandarin - 9 proficiency levels aimed at developing all aspects of the Chinese Language.

- Intensive Mandarin - thorough and rigorous curriculum.

- Speak Mandarin - afternoon course devoted to improving your speaking skills.

- Executive Mandarin - the Chinese Language needed for working professionals.

- Survival Mandarin - for those on a busy schedule, who want to learn the basics.

- One-on-One Chinese - private lessons customized to meet your needs.

- Homestay Program - live in a Chinese home and learn about Chinese life and culture.

- HSK Training - for people who wish to sit the internationally recognized HSK examination.

- Corporate Mandarin - the choice of many leading international companies in China.