Learn Mandarin Chinese - Language Immersion in China

Academy Of Chinese Language Study (ACLS):
The Academy of Chinese Language Study (ACLS) has enjoyed success over the past 10 years as a Mandarin language training institution. It is the leading school in China for teaching Mandarin Chinese to international students and for expatriates living in China. We have two modern campuses in Beijing and Shanghai, both offering first class facilities, thus making it the perfect place for language learning. The academy bases its emphasis on accelerated learning with small classes, and its outstanding language curriculum. The Academy is regarded as the optimal learning environment with distinctive strengths in language teaching and program management.

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We are proud to include Fortune 500 Companies such as Microsoft, Siemens and Symantec, as well as many other leading international companies operating in China as our clients. The Academy is officially registered with the China Ministry of Education and accredited with international organizations (Swedish CSN and German BILUNGSURLAUB).

- 10 years of experience in Mandarin language teaching.
- An academic body of professionally trained and university-qualified teachers.
- Outstanding Language Curriculum and ‘Real life' teaching methodology. Students are able to learn relevant language skills through ongoing and dynamic practice situations.
- Small class sizes averaging 5-8 students for optimum teacher attention.
- Modern and spacious facilities.
- Affordable and high-quality Chinese Language courses: from a range of Adult Programs to our Teenager Summer Camp and Junior courses.
- Classes to suit all levels of proficiencies, from Total Beginner to Advanced.
- Flexible program and course lengths, from 1 week to 1 year.
- Weekly start dates for new classes. New classes start any Monday for Non-Beginners with regular start dates for Total Beginners.
- Chinese Culture Electives and Activities offered in both Beijing and Shanghai.

* To build student confidence and social interaction skills using Mandarin.
* To deepen understanding of Chinese culture, customs and history.
* To enrich students' daily life in China.

The school's academic strengths are exhibited by its "real-life" teaching methodologies, which demonstrate a practical approach to language learning. The Academy's highly trained and university-qualified teachers ensure that students are given optimal opportunity to learn, in classes with an average of 5-8 students.

Our Academy enjoys official registration with the China Ministry of Education and we are accredited with international organizations (Swedish CSN and German BILUNGSURLAUB). Our programs are acclaimed worldwide. Many of our students  have gone on to Stanford, Ohio State University and Fordham.

Our courses are diverse and dynamic and suit the needs and level of each student.

- Our General Mandarin Course is suitable for students interested in taking fulltime courses to become fluent. We develop our students´ speaking, listening, writing and reading skills as well as covering basic vocubulary, expressions and texts which are easy to understand.

- Intensive Mandarin - Similar to the General Mandarin Course with an additional 10 hours per week focusing on speaking. This course is aimed at students eager to gain a profounf knowledge and grasp of the language at a faster pace.

- Executive Mandarin - Business in China is very important. This course is designed for business professionals who need to learn how to discuss, negotiate, express themselves and present in Mandarin Chinese. We also teach socilalising and cultural aspects.

- Corporate Mandarin - Our Corporate Mandarin Training program is the successful ssolution for many international companies in China. We conduct a corporate needs analysis and design a specially tailored syllabus.

- Survival Mandarin - Here you learn the basics of the Language. Suitable for holidaymakers and business men on short trips.

- Speak Mandarin - Courses in the aftenoon to get you speaking comfortably.

- One-on-One Chinese - Individual Tuition for those who prefer one-to-one Lessons.

- Homestay Program - Learn and enjoy Chinese life and culture while staying with a wonderful Chinese family.

- HSK Training - For students taking the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) examination.

- 2009 Beijing Summer Camp - For Children aged: 6-11 years old & 12-17 years old. Students live in resident dormitories or with host families (homestay). This unique and successful immersion camp is ideal for young learners to enjoy speaking and learning Mandarin and have fun during the summer.

- Our partners, World Link Education, also offer Chinese immersion programs in Xi'an, Kunming, Qingdao, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Dalian, Nanjing, Guilin, Guangzhou and Tibet.

Outside the classroom we provide the best possible social and cultural programme students can expect! We offer workshops including paper-cutting, painting, Chinese medicine and a wide variety of games. 

We also organise fun-packed tours to the Great Wall, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Shanghai Zoo and many other locations. Further social activities include parties, dinners, karaoke and Chinese festivals.

The Academy of Chinese Language Studies provides a range of accommodation options to suit numerous requirements. Located in close vicinity to our campuses, student housing is also in close proximity of numerous restaurants, shopping centers, and public transport facilities. Students can choose from homestay, student residence, apartments and hotels.

Shanghai and Bejing are exciting cities waiting to captivate you! Shanghai, being the the largest city in China has a population of over 18 million people. Situated in the east of China, it is one of the world's busiest ports. For excursions in China's most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai, locations may include the Huangpu River and Bund, the Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai Zoo and many more.

Beijing also has a lot to offer. As the capital of China, it stands for the country's cultural, political and intellectual heart. Situated in the north east of China on the Pacific coast, it is an exciting vibrant city with many recreation facilities, restaurants and retail outlets.