Contact Page - Mandarin Language School in Beijing

Academy Of Chinese Language Study (ACLS):
The Academy of Chinese Language Study (ACLS) has been operating successfully over the past 10 years as a Mandarin language training institution, teaching over 15,000 students in that time. It serves as the leading school in China for teaching Chinese to international students studying abroad, and for expatriates living in China. With two campuses in Beijing, the Academy of Chinese Language Study offers modern and spacious facilities, making it the ideal environment for language learning.

China's official language is Mandarin. 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.

Courses: Our language courses are highly comprehensive with varying levels of intensities and durations to cater for students' varying needs and goals. Classes focuses on developing oral expression, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar.

- 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.

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

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

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

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

- 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.

- 2009 Beijing Summer Camp - from total beginner to advanced levels. Ages: 6-11 & 12-17 years old.

Location: Beijing is the capital city of China, located in the north east of China on the Pacific coast, and represents the country's cultural, political and intellectual heart. This exciting and dynamic city is home to 17 million people and the Beijing dialect sets the norm for Mandarin pronunciation. The Academy of Chinese Language Studies has two campuses operating in Beijing; Lido Campus and Soho Campus.

Located in the dynamically expanding area of Wangjing our Lido Campus is fitted with the best facilities to accommodate students. The Academy's Jianwai Soho Campus is in the heart of Beijing's central business district, and is easily accessible by public transport. Jianwai SOHO is in close vicinity to: China World Trade Centre (5 minutes walk), China World Hotel (5 minutes walk), Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City (10 minutes drive).