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Program

Q. My son/daughter does not speak any Chinese. Is this the appropriate program for them to participate in?

Absolutely! The program was designed to teach all skill levels, including the beginner. Please keep in mind that it is only a three-week course.

Q. What is the ratio of students/teachers?

The ratio is 8 to 1 or less for classroom instruction and 6 to 1 or less for after-class and weekend field trips. In addition to teachers, we will also have CommunicAsian staff to ensure students safety outside of classroom.

Q. I have submitted the application online, but not yet mail out the deposit, my photos and passport copy. Am I considered completed the application with CommunicAsian?

No. Without those items, the application is not complete, and will not be processed. In order to secure a seat in the program or take the advantage of the early application discount, we need to receive all items that are listed in the Application Check list in the Application page.

Q. What is the school address and contact person in Beijing?

Shaanxi Youth Vocational College www.sxqzy.com
Ms. Agnes Luo, contact number : 011-86-29-13087551414

Q. Does CommunicAsain accept students from countries other than the U.S?

Yes. We do accept students from countries other than the U.S.

Q. What does the program fee include? What does not?

 Included:

  • Classroom instruction and academic counseling
  • Textbooks, stationary and study materials
  • Room

  • Three meals a day seven days a week with water and fruits daily

  • Orientation package (please refer the Program Section)

  • Welcome and farewell banquet

  • Comprehensive health and travel insurance

  • Transportation to and from the airport and tours

  • All scheduled sightseeing and trips with transportation, admission fee, meals and lodging expenses paid

 Not Included:

  • International roundtrip air fare to China
  • Airport tax (if any)
  • Chinese visa application fee
  • Personal spending, such as souvenir and phone cards purchasing

Q. How will my child be cared for in the event of illness or injury?

A member of CommunicAsian staff will accompany the child to a local clinic or hospital for treatment.  We will notify you immediately regarding the nature of the illness or injury.

Q. Will the students have the opportunity to dialogue with local Chinese residents?

Yes. The students will have many chances to interact with Chinese students. Each student will have a language partner, a local student, throughout the camp. They will have exchange and sports activities with local students too.

Q. Who are the teachers? How are the local students being found?

The teachers are professional, active and enthusiastic about teaching. Many of them are at the leading position of their own fields. The local students are from local schools. They are selected based on good academic performance and moral character. They know a little of English, but have been instructed not to speak English with our students.

Q. We will go China by ourselves and join CommunicAsian in Beijing. Who should I contact once we are in Beijing?

Ms. Agnes Luo, contact number : 011-86-29-13087551414

Q. If a student only goes for 2 weeks in the 3-week program, will that student still get a certificate of recognition?

Yes, every student will get a certificate indicating the place, the school and the estimated number of hours they participated in the program.

Q. Can students go out to shop in Xi’an? Will somebody take them?

Yes, they will have chances go out shopping either on their own or with one of our student directors depending on the students' age. If not with our student director, we will provide them with maps and transportation information, etc. To ensure their safety, we have implemented strict guidelines that will be covered in the orientation meeting prior to each session.

Q. Where can I find the total cost of the program and dates?

You can find almost all the information about our program on Program page. Please click on each of the programs to see the application, starting, ending and other important dates of the program.

For daily schedule and itinerary of the program, please check Program Schedule and Itinerary.


  
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