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Intensive Mandarin Course | With Housing

Hutong School Hangzhou

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Course description

Our Intensive Chinese Program is designed specifically to suit Western learners by separating spoken Mandarin from character recognition. This innovative teaching method is proven to accelerate the learning process and help students reach a conversational level quickly. Students on our Intensive Chinese Program are able to engage in basic conversation and recognize about 600 Chinese characters in only 3 months time.

Intensive Chinese Program features:
- 15 hours of group Chinese classes per week
- Free additional tutoring sessions
- Airport pick up on our arrival dates
- Accommodation in a private room within a shared apartment in central Shanghai (utilities and wifi included)
- 2-3 cultural activities per week (e.g. tea ceremonies, taichi lessons, kung fu shows, trips to the nearby water towns...)
- Visa assistance
- City Orientation and welcome pack
- Practical assistance and 24/7 support throughout your stay

Course levels:
Learners of all levels can join our Intensive Chinese Program, from beginners to advanced. Our classes are tailored to suit your level and your aims, so whether you're looking to pass a HSK exam or study business Chinese, we can help. Upon arriving at the school, our course advisor will give you a short level test and ask about your learning goals to find you a suitable class.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-16 weeks
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Hutong School was founded in 2005 and offers a wide range of Chinese training services in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou.

Our Hangzhou school offers a wide range of Chinese language classes catering to your needs.
Whether you are looking to get by with a few basic phrases and buy groceries, speak to the taxi driver and chat with your neighbor, or achieve full professional working proficiency and pass the HSK 6 test, we've got you covered!

Hutong School's unique Chinese teaching method which separates spoken Chinese and character recognition, has been proven to expedite Chinese language learning. While progressing quicker in spoken Chinese, students also lay better foundations for character memorization by understanding the logic of Chinese characters' construction.

Our Teachers
We employ a dedicated team of highly qualified teachers who have received intensive training and undergo regular evaluation. Each member of our teaching team has:

- A passion for sharing knowledge about the Chinese language & culture
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- TCSL-degree (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)
- At least 2 years teaching experience

Year opened
2017

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Chinese Mandarin speakers
All
Teachers with Chinese Mandarin teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Hutong School Hangzhou varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Hutong School Hangzhou is located in a stylish building in the city's new business district. It's conveniently located for expats already living in the city, as well as for students and interns on short-term stays. The school is surrounded by many shops and restaurants, and it's just a stone's throw from the iconic West Lake.

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Housing

Hutong School Hangzhou offers the following housing types:
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Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 560
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Age range: 18 - 90 years old
Location: In the city center of Hangzhou
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
A$ 560
You will live in shared apartments located a short subway ride away from the school. If you're doing an internship we will try to place you as close to your company and the school as possible.

Hutong School provides you with apartments located in characteristic Hangzhou communities that blend the traditional and modern elements of today's China. On one side of the street you might see small picturesque Chinese buildings; on the other side you will be faced by China's future, a multi-storey shopping centre or high rise international hotel. The land of contrasts supplies you with an ever-changing city.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged H$ 600 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Hangzhou based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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