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Learn Chinese in Beijing (Peking)

Students at break time
Students at break time
If you are interested in learning Chinese, then the capital city of Beijing (Peking) is an ideal place to start! Beijing offers our students a perfect combination of familiar comforts and extraordinary sights and experiences. From the magnificent Forbidden City to Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven, you'll find plenty to see and do whilst you study Chinese in Beijing!

Our three Chinese schools in Beijing, all offer quality Chinese courses and accommodation. Our option 2 school is ideally located in one of the most typically Chinese parts of Beijing - right in the gardens of the Forbidden City! Our option 1 school is in the fashionable Haidian District, which has a large student population. The Chaoyang area, with its skyscrapers, shops and lively nightlife, is home to our Option 3 school in Beijing.

Continue reading to learn more about our Option 2 school, or follow the links for further information on our Beijing Option 1 and Beijing Option 3 schools.

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Chinese lesson at our school Students at break time Students painting Chinese characters You can eat really well in Beijing! Visit the Great Wall of China!
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Our school in Beijing (Option 2)

Our Beijing Option 2 school
Our Beijing Option 2 school
If you choose to study Chinese at our Option 2 school, you'll be learning the language in the gardens of the Forbidden City, one of the world's largest palace complexes, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After class, you can relax with fellow students in tranquil gardens that were forbidden to ordinary Chinese people for over 1000 years! What's more, you'll find the Wangfujing, Beijing's main shopping street just a few minutes' walk away.

Your Chinese course in Beijing

Our popular Standard and Intensive Chinese courses are intensive enough to ensure good progress in the language, whilst giving you enough free time in the afternoons and evenings to really enjoy life in China's capital. Many of our students choose to complement their Chinese course with one of our specialist courses, such as Tai Chi or Chinese Painting - a perfect way to improve your Chinese and really immerse yourself in the culture!

  • Standard Course (20 lessons/week)
  • Intensive Course (30 lessons/week)
  • Academic Year Course (20 lessons/week)
  • One to One Course (20 lessons/week)
  • Special Interest Courses including Tai Chi and Chinese Painting

If you have any questions regarding our Chinese courses in Beijing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Accommodation in Beijing (Peking)

Guesthouse, Beijing Option 2
Guesthouse, Beijing Option 2
If you want to make your time in Beijing really memorable, then stay in our school's Guest House! The Guest House, once home to an important member of the Emperor's court, has at its heart a beautiful 300 year old teahouse! All rooms in the Guest House have an ensuite bathroom and a lounge area. What's more, the Guest House is located just 10 minutes from our school by metro. Choose from the self catering option, or half board (2 meals/day).

We also offer a range of carefully-selected 4-star hotels, all located within 10 minutes of our school by metro.

  • Guest House
  • Hotel

For more information on any of our accommodation options, please contact us.

Cultural Activities

With so much to do and see both in Beijing and beyond, you may need some help deciding where to start! Our school will be pleased to advise you - just ask one of your teachers or at reception. Don't forget, the school offers a comprehensive optional activities program, with trips to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China!

Academic Year Course

The academic year course is available for 12, 24 or 36 weeks. Students on our 36 week course spend two terms at our school, and one term at Beijing University! Please contact us for details.

Star Points


  • Study Chinese at our school located in the gardens of the Forbidden City
  • Complement your course with Tai Chi or Chinese Painting!
  • Stay in Chinese style at our Guest House
  • Range of optional excursions both in Beijing and beyond!

How to get there

Fly to Beijing Airport. We can arrange an airport transfer for you if required.

Useful local information

If you would like to learn Chinese in Beijing and want to find out what to do and see in the city, you can visit the Lonely Planet Beijing page for more information.

If you would like to study in Beijing at our Option 2 school and want to find out more about the Forbidden City, you can visit The Beijing Guide for an interactive map and more information.

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