Learn Chinese with Homestay for High School Students

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years

Description: Our high school program is designed for students age 14 to 18 interested in living with a Chinese family while studying Mandarin. We find that teenagers most comfortable communicate with others their own age so we select families who both meet our high standards and have a teenage son or daughter. In addition to daily intensive language instruction, programs feature a variety of activities including extracurriculars, volunteer events and weekend excursions organized by Lotus and our host families. We also offer a summer study and travel extension for students who wish to spend more time in China, beyond the duration of their program.

There are three programs we offer to high school students:

*High School Small Class Program
*One-on-One tutoring program
*Chinese Immersion Program at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)

Visit our website to see previous student and parent feedback and video testimonials!

Highlights: Staying with a local family is one of the best ways to learn to speak Chinese quickly and effectively and have close contact with the Chinese culture. As a fully integrated family member, student will eat, watch TV, shop, and experience daily life with "mom, dad and brother or sister." Meanwhile, students won't have to give up their privacy as they will have their own space -- a private bedroom.

All students are placed with families, from a pool of over 2,000 candidates, who will foster their language learning and are eager to help with homework as well as ensuring that daily needs are met. Besides eating meals together, students participate in all of the family's regular activities. To ensure a safe and positive experience, before allowing a family to host foreigners, Lotus conducts thorough interviews and a security check. Our Beijing staff is also available at all times if any concerns or issues arise.

Cost in US$: 1,040 - 4,980 USD for summer

*Airport pick-up and drop-off
*24-hour assistance and supervision from Beijing staff
*Registration and all supporting paperwork
*Tuition fee and textbooks
*Homestay accommodation, including a private bedroom, breakfast and dinner, as well as computer and DSL service
*Welcome dinner prepared by the host family
*Cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, and excursions
*Orientation Package, which includes: Chinese-English-Chinese dictionary, map of Beijing, phone card of 100RMB and a mobile SIM card, etc.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Lotus Educational Foundation's Mission Statement: The mission of the Lotus Education Foundation is to foster international cultural exchange and help restore China's threatened cultural heritage. We also support charity organizations working in a variety of fields such as providing aid in impoverished areas and promoting environmental protection. As the top study abroad and homestay facilitator in China, we provide quality programs at the lowest possible cost. Participants in our programs are afforded a great opportunity to discover China and Chinese culture. Lotus is a non-profit organization based in California. Hundreds of students and travelers join our unique programs each year. Lotus believes that cultural exchange can reduce misunderstanding between nations and bring more peace to this world. Part of Lotus's mission is to help rebuild some of China's traditional culture, large portions of which have sadly been destroyed in recent times by the vast changes taking place in China. China, with its amazingly long and rich history, is in danger of losing more and more good things from the past. Many Chinese people have lost touch with traditional culture and the teachings of their ancestors. Lotus wants to help local communities to understand that glorious heritage. We regularly organize seminars and lectures about traditional Chinese culture and invite our host families to join us in this. At the same time, overseas students and travelers can learn about traditional Chinese culture from our host families.

Year Founded: 2000