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What is Huayi
School?
Why study in China?
Where's Qingdao, China?
What are some legal questions - China Visa etc.
What programs are offered?
What will I learn?
When do classes start?
How long are the programs?
Are there any tests?
How many students are there?
What will I
receive?
Where will I stay while in China?
What are your payment requirements?
How do I get around - transportation?
What's the weather like in Qingdao?
What can I do in my free time?
Places to visit during your stay in China.
What do I need to bring?
How's shopping in China?
What is the electricity in China?
Should I have any insurance?
How do I get money while in China?
What if I have other questions not answered
here?What is Huayi School?
Huayi Chinese
Language School is a private school located in
Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. The
school has been in operation since 2002 and is
fully licensed by the Chinese Government.
To learn more look at
About the School.
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Why study in China?
Sure, you can try
and learn something from one of those $39.00
CD-ROMs but remember the saying - "You get what
you pay for"! If you truly want to learn
Chinese, there's no better way to do it than to
immerse yourself in the language, culture, and
traditions of the country. To learn more
look at
Why China.
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Where's Qingdao, China?
Qingdao is a
beautiful seaside city in Shandong Province on
the East Coast of China. This well known
holiday resort has many attractions for the
visitor. Once colonized by Germany,
Qingdao has many nice examples of European
architecture. To learn more about Qingdao
and the local attractions, visit our page on
Qingdao.
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What are some legal questions - China Visa etc.
The biggest
question is getting a visa to enter China.
It is your responsibility to obtain all of the
necessary travel documents to travel to China.
Normally, a 30 day tourist (L) visa will be
sufficient. Once you are actually in
Qingdao, you can apply for 30 day extensions to
that visa, which currently cost
????. To
review all of our legal questions, look at
Terms
and Conditions.
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What programs are offered?
We offer programs
which are designed for students entering at the
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, or Advanced
levels of proficiency. We also offer
programs based on Business or with the intension
of taking/passing the Chinese Proficiency Test
or
HSK which is the Chinese equivalent to the
American TOEFL exam. For more specific
information on programs offered, please see
Programs.
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What will I learn?
Through group
lessons, private lessons, or a combination of
both you will learn to speak/read/write Chinese
language at what ever level you feel necessary
to meet your requirements and the reason you are
studying Chinese language.
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When do classes start?
Most classes start
every week. If you are looking for a more
specific and longer program, classes will start
every month.
Contact us if you have specific
requirements.
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How long are the programs?
The simplest and
most basic class is one week in length.
Depending upon your individual needs and
requirements classes vary from one to four weeks
to as long as one to six months.
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Are there any tests?
Upon entering
the school, you are given a very simple test to
evaluate your current proficiency in Chinese
language for placement purposes. Of
course, if you are a total beginner, the test
won't be needed. Tests are given during
the program simply to be sure you are getting
everything needed from the program.
Additionally, if your goal is to take/pass the
HSK that is a government administered test.
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How many students are there?
The number of
students actually attending classes varies
during the year. During the Winter months,
the student number can fall to as low as 60.
In the peak, or Summer season, the number
averages around 150 at one time.
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What will I
receive?
In addition to
an education and great learning experience,
everyone completing one of our programs will
receive a certificate of your demonstrated
ability in Chinese Language. If you take
the HSK test, you will also receive the
government Certificate of Chinese Proficiency.
Click
here for examples.
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Where will I stay while in China?
There are several
options for your accommodations while attending
classes. Generally, we handle each student
individually and for short stays a local hotel
is the best way to go. If you plan to
attend a longer program, we have apartments that
are available or you may wish to try what is
commonly referred to as a "home stay" with a
local Chinese family.
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What are your payment requirements?
Payments can be
made via a bank transfer or PayPal. For
the program a 10% deposit is required with full
payment due at the class start date. For
accommodations, a 15% deposit is required with
full payment due before moving in. Once
reservations have been made, the school start
date can be changed with the approval of the
school, however the accommodations date can not
be changed without forfeiting the original down
payment.
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How do I get around - transportation?
You'll probably
want to do some walking to get around simply for
the opportunity to "practice" your Chinese with
the local people. But besides that, both
the bus and taxis are a very economical way to
get around. For example, the bus costs
1 Yuan and a taxi
ride starts at 7 Yuan.
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What's the weather like in Qingdao?
Qingdao has four
seasons. The Summer is warm, humid, and
rainy. August is noted as the "best" month
with an average temperature of 77f/25c and
January is the coldest month with and average
temperature of 30f/-1c.
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What can I do in my free time?
There are a number
of attractions in Qingdao as well as some tours
that can be arranged through the school or with
a private tour company. Don't waste a
moment while here - there are so many things to
do and see! For more detailed information,
see
Qingdao.
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Places to visit during your stay in China.
You've certainly
heard of some of the more famous things like The
Great Wall, Forbidden City, pandas, and Shaolin
Monks with their kung fu, but there's MUCH more
to experience during your stay here. Be
sure to take advantage of every moment while
your here!
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What do I need to bring?
Generally speaking,
you can find almost everything here in Qingdao
that you could buy in your home country.
An obvious exception would be any prescription
medications you are required to take.
Although it is relatively easy to see a doctor
and get a new prescription, it's best to bring
your own. Keep in mind the season that you
will be arriving and bring appropriate clothing.
Keep in mind the electric power here and only
bring electric/electronic items that you are
sure will work in China. As with
everything about the school, if you have
specific questions, just ask!
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How's shopping in China?
Generally speaking,
if you can buy it in your country, you can
probably find it somewhere here. There are
several foreign stores here including places
like WalMart. When it comes to "local"
shopping, you will find that things are really
cheap here compared to your home country.
Be ready to do lots of shopping for the folks
back home (and yourself!).
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What is the electricity in China?
The electric power
available everywhere in China is 220V 50HZ AC.
If you are bringing something from home, verify
it will work here before you bring it. Now
days most electronic items are compatible, but
check first!
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Should I have any insurance?
The school provides
no insurance and recommends that you ensure you
have whatever coverage you feel you may need.
This would include health/medical coverage and
you may like to have some type of travel
insurance. These things are up to your
discretion. As a note, generally speaking
it is very easy and cheep to see a local Chinese
doctor and there is an International Hospital
which most foreigners like to use.
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How do I get money while in China?
Obviously you are
going to need money for food, shopping, and any
traveling you wish to do. As a rule,
everything you buy will be in Chinese RMB.
If you bring cash or travelers checks they can
easily be exchanged at local banks. The
school can help you set up a bank account at The
Bank of China and get you an ATM card that can
be used in any large store. There are some
banks with ATM machines that may work with your credit card or ATM card from home.
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What if I have other questions not answered
here?
It is our policy to
provide you with the best and most memorable
experience that is possible. Before,
during, and after your attendance here, we will
help you to the best of our ability. Any
questions you have - just ask!
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