Summer Chinese language programs in Taiwan: Summer camps in Taipei for children & teenagers, Mandarin immersion study abroad programs for elementary school & middle school students. Chinese language & culture classes for kids and adults..
Mandarin Learning Center, Taipei: Mandarin Learning Center (MLC) provides Mandarin summer camps for children and teenagers ages 7-13 from around the world. Our 3-week summer Mandarin programs are ideal for children who come to Taiwan from overseas for vacation and are interested in learning Mandarin. As an experienced Mandarin teaching specialist, MLC is the pioneer of Mandarin summer programs.
Mandarin Language Summer Camps: For kids & teens ages 7-9 and 10-13 - Mandarin language classes Our summer courses include quality Mandarin language classes divided into 3 levels - Basic, Intermediate and Intermediate-Advanced.
Both Pinyin and Bopomofo systems are taught in class. Simplified character classes are included. All children have a placement test on their first day to determine their proficiency level, and then join the class that best meets their needs. - Culture courses In order to help our young students to understand Chinese art deeply and cultivate study interest, we arrange cultural classes including Kung Fu, Chinese Diablo, Chinese Knotting and more.
- Language reinforcement To reinforce the key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, we offer courses including Word Recognition, Chinese Idiom Application, Zhu-yin & Pin-yin, Speaking, and Essay Composition classes.
- Field trips We provide field trips that allow our students to explore the northern Taiwan scenic spots. They are designed to inspire students' motivations for learning, train their observational skills, and foster their appreciation of Taiwanese culture.
- Special assistance for schoolwork If summer camp students wish to stay at school after class, Mandarin language assistants can help them with their studies. In addition, children over the age of 10 can use the Digital Learning Center for homework reviewing, internet surfing or movie appreciation.
Summer Courses for Adults: - Group Mandarin class for adults (6-15 students) - Private Mandarin lessons for adults - Customised Mandarin classes for small groups of 2-4 people - Chinese culture seminars - Wellness yoga
• Give your child an unforgettable summer experience in China! Located in the beautiful city of Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan Province in southwest China, Keats School is a leading Chinese language school.
• Approximately 2.5 hours by air from Beijing and Shanghai, we provide quality Mandarin courses for children, teenagers and adults.
• Programs are offered in summer and year-round, and suitable for students of all levels. Our standard Chinese courses are designed for young learners ages 5-15, while in addition, we can organize summer programs for high school & college students. Homestay accommodation with Chinese host families is also available.
• The aim of our Chinese programs for children is to help them have a better understanding of the language and culture. It combines private Chinese lessons, Chinese culture classes, and excursions.
• This program is suitable both for families from overseas who are coming to Kunming to learn the Chinese language and culture, and for expat families who are living in Kunming and want one-to-one Chinese immersion for their child.
• The program fee includes airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as accommodation in a comfortable family room. Parents are welcome to attend afternoon activities with their children.
• Keats School is accredited by Provincial Education Department and Kunming Education Department.
Study art, design or culinary arts abroad in Italy this summer with Accademia Riaci! Located in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Florence, Accademia Riaci is a leading art and design academy that provides short-term summer art courses, design courses, and culinary art programs.
Course options include Painting, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Shoe Design, Jewelry Making, Interior Design and Ceramics.
Private lessons are also available. In addition, we offer a fully-inclusive summer program, which includes accommodation and cultural excursions.
Summer courses are taught in English or Italian. You have the option to study for 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks.
If you attend for 2 weeks or more, you may have the opportunity to earn college credit.
The student-teacher ratio is kept small to maintain the school's policy that values each students' originality and learning styles.
You will receive tailored, hands-on instruction and extensive career development. Training for effective presentation skills are provided in order to develop each learning artist as a whole.
In addition to our summer courses, Accademia Riaci provides short-term spring courses in culinary arts or jewelry-making, year-round short courses (ranging from 1 week to 24 weeks), semester programs, 1-year courses, 2-year diploma program (taught in Italian only) and 1-year master courses.
Intensive Summer Art, Craft & Design Courses Study for 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 weeks
- Art History
- Art Management
- Bag Design
- Bag Making
- Ceramics
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Glass Art
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Jewelry Design
- Jewelry Making
- Painting & Drawing
- Product Design
- Shoe Design
- Shoe Making
- Textile Design
- Restoration of Paintings
- Italian Home Cooking
- Italian Language
- Enjoy Italy Course
- English Language
You can combine different courses. Private lessons and intensive courses are also available.
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Study English at a top U.S. university this summer!
• Based just 15 minutes north of Downtown Baltimore (on the East Coast of the United States),the English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University provides an 8-week English language immersion summer camp for non-native English speaking adults and college-age students. We also offer our 8-week intensive English programs year-round as well as a TOEFL Test Preparation course.
• Full-time students study in class for 20 hours a week, and also work with classmates on projects outside of class and in the community. Part-time students have a variety of class options to fit their schedule.
• The English Language Institute summer program is an excellent course for international students from around the world who wish to improve their English language skills for academic and career advancement. We offer a wide range of modern facilities for our English students on our university campus.
Student Reviews: "The program is very well built to learn and/or improve your English, the classes are interesting and the staff really helps you to reach your goal - whatever it is." - Mark, Switzerland
"After learning English at the ELI, I have made big progress in English listening, speaking, reading and writing. My TOEFL score progressed from 490 to 567. The teachers here are very nice." - Yaoping, China
YourMandarin is centrally located in Chongqing, a major city in south-western China and one of the five national central cities. It is approximately 2.5 hours flight from both Beijing and Shanghai. We provide a range of quality year-round and summer Mandarin Chinese courses to students from around the world.
YourMandarin is Chongqing's first Chinese language center and is dedicated to providing professional Chinese courses to foreign individuals and companies. Our courses include Conversational Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK exam preparation and Chinese Culture which are taught in the most professional, efficient and enjoyable way.
We have a team of outstanding teachers who possess a bachelor's or a master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL). Some have studied in Britain, the United States or France and all are highly experienced. Our teachers are young and lively with a strong sense of humor and personal charm, you can believe that your time both in and out of lessons will be great.
"The Journey" Dance Camp in China with Sunshine Studios
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• A truly inspiring adventure and journey of a lifetime! This is 'The Journey'!
• Spend an unforgettable three weeks in China, visiting 8 different cities and taking part in an amazing, 3-week, backpacking dance camp with Sunshine Studios - a renowned UK-based dance school!
• The Journey Dance Camp sees older teens & young adults (ages 15-35) backpacking with a group of dancers from all over the world through 8 of China’s most spectacular destinations over 3 weeks.
• Not only will you take in some truly breathtaking scenery, but in each city, you take part in hip hop, street dance and urban choreography masterclasses with world-class teachers.
Itinerary / Travel Schedule: • 3rd - 7th July, Beijing: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace.
• 7th - 9th July, Xi’an: Terracotta Warriors.
• 9th - 12th July, Chengdu: Panda Reserve.
• 12th - 16th July, Zhangjiajie: National Forest Park.
• 16th - 17th July, Phoenix Ancient Town: Boat ride
• 17th - 20th July, Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, and Li River Cruise.
• 18th July, LongSheng: Longji Rice Terraces.
• 20th - 24th July, Yangshuo: Xingping ancient town visit
• With each mesmerizing city, you will experience delicious local dishes, wonderful sights, and take mind-blowing dance classes with some of the worlds top teachers.
• This is not just a holiday dance camp - this is a trip where you will learn about culture, art, and life! The Journey will leave you with unforgettable memories and amazing stories for a lifetime!
• Visit 8 exciting Chinese cities (Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Phoenix Ancient Town, Guilin, LongSheng, Yangshuo)
• Take part in dance masterclasses in each location (Hip-Hop, Street Dance, Urban Choreography)
Camp package includes: - Airport pick up / drop off
- Intensive Dance classes
- Tour Guides and Staff members fluent in both English and Mandarin
- Transport between cities and towns
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Excursions trips and tickets to various attractions
Creative Writing Course at the French House Party, Carcassonne
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• Recommended in the book “The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life”, the French House Party in the Carcassonne area of south-west France offers residential, all-inclusive experience holidays, including 6-day summer Creative Writing courses for writers & creative writing hobbyists.
• Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Carcassonne is 50 miles from Toulouse which has an international airport. Ryanair also fly directly to Carcassonne from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, & Paris Beauvais international airport.
• Run by author and professional tutor Sarah Hymas, our summer creative writing course "Write Like No One's Watching", is designed for complete beginners or for people who have a little writing experience, while our "Pen & Think" - Tutored Creative Writing Retreat" is designed for more experienced writers.
• Our courses are suitable for those who have attended other writing classes, and for published and unpublished authors.
• You will not be expected to write in any particular style or genre, except for that chosen by yourself - fact or fiction, prose or poetry.
• Participants are encouraged to bring with them one or two of their poems or a short story for the one-to-one and another for group discussion.
• Based at a chic house in Carcassonne, the French House Party offers the ultimate in customer care and personal attention.
• Clients praise our great accommodation, fantastic food and wine, the excellence of our tutors and our exacting attention to detail.
• This course is a wonderful opportunity for experienced writers to enjoy time and space to devote themselves daily to a current writing project (novel, memoir, collection of poetry or short stories).