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Comprehensive Chinese: Group Class

Beijing International Chinese College
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Course description

You will study Mandarin Chinese in a small group of same-level students from different ages and nationalities, with our experienced and friendly teachers.

More info about this course:
-Regular Chinese Language course at BICC Maquanying Campus in Beijing. Classes are held in the morning (From 9:00 am to 12:20 pm) with 4 lessons per day and twenty lessons per week. The first two lessons of each day are focusing on Comprehensive Chinese (speaking, writing, reading, listening), while the next two lessons are focusing on Spoken Chinese.
The duration of the courses depends on the student (from one week to one year). We offer free access to the Gym to all our students.

Study Chinese in Beijing - Course Features:

-20 lessons per week
- At least 2 same level students to open the new class
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
- Maximum of 6 students per class
- Offered Monday through Friday
- Focused on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Role-play, conversation and presentation exercises in each class
- Certificate awarded upon course completion.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-44 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Beijing to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 60 years old
Average 25 years old
(26 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Our school has 3 campuses with more than 30 classrooms, equipped with exceptional facilities and resources to support your study of Chinese Mandarin Language in Beijing.
Our teachers are all very experienced, 80% of them have Master degree in teaching Chinese to foreigners.
After the classes, you can benefit from the gym near the campus.
Since 1995, more than 90,000 students from more than 160 countries and regions have studied Chinese language, experienced Chinese culture and taken the HSK examination at our college. At the same time, we have cumulatively undertaken more than 200 major programmes commissioned by the Chinese and Beijing governments, and 8,000 foreign government officials, embassy officials and foreign media reporters from nearly 170 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Americas have taken part in the training and study.

Year opened
2005
Number of classrooms
50

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

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 Beijing International Chinese College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 26.

BICC teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
30%
Germany
20%
USA
20%
Other
30%

School holidays

BICC 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

Since 2005, BICC - Beijing International Chinese College offers Chinese Mandarin Language Courses and Chinese Culture Courses, as well as HSK test preparation and Business Chinese to people from all over the world. We are a professional educational institution devoted to the international promotion of Chinese Mandarin Language and Culture. Our school has 3 campuses with more than 30 classrooms, equipped with exceptional facilities and resources to support your study of Chinese Mandarin Language in Beijing. Our courses are flexible and affordable, our teachers and staff are very experienced and engaged in making your study time with us the best time you could ever have, and we are one the only Private Chinese language schools in Beijing that can issue free short-term and long-term student visa.
We offer different kinds of classes:
- Group classes
-One-on-one classes
-Chinese Cultural classes.
Other: services:Free access to the Gym, Accommodation, Student visa.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"A fun experience with very efficient ways of teaching."

Daniel Palmgren

In general I really liked the experience. The location of BICC is really good and the teachers are nice and friendly. The group classes and the individual classes were very good and the teachers were flexible. However, the teachers English skill was not the best so it was sometimes hard to understand what was being taught. However, as a whole it was a great efficient and useful experience.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
17 Jun 2019 - 5 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Maureen, Admission Office Manager at Beijing International Chinese College responded to this review.
20 March 2019

Hi,

Thank you very much for your review, we will take into account your remarks.

You are welcome to visit us again.

"Being taught by teachers that know how to teach and care about my progress made for a great experience."

Nathan Smith

First off, the administration staff were very friendly and always remained accommodating. Thank you so much for this. The teachers knew exactly how to teach according to my level and continued to push me. The schools classrooms and restrooms are kept clean. Although I didn’t partake in any of the extra cultural activities, I appreciated that these activities, such as calligraphy, were offered.

In all, it was a pleasurable experience.

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Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
51 weeks
Date of study
7 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Maureen, Admission Office Manager at Beijing International Chinese College responded to this review.
20 March 2019

Hi,

Thank you very much for your review, we hope to see you soon in BICC!

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Housing

BICC offers the following housing types:
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 261
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Beijing
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 261
Located in some of the best apartment complexes in Beijing, studio style accommodation, with wooden floors throughout.

The apartment complex is located approximately 10 minutes walk from the subway station and school, providing easy access to the city center.

Studio room can be let for single or double occupancy, on a weekly, monthly or semester basis. All rooms are en suite. Bathrooms are tiled and have a toilet, wash-hand basin and power shower.

There is an iron and ironing board in each studio. A laundry service is available on request.
visa

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.

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 Beijing 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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