Language & Culture Courses
Beijing – Language, Identity & Cultural Heritage
The Beijing Language & Culture programme explores Mandarin language development alongside national identity, heritage and tradition in China’s capital city. Using Beijing as a living classroom, students develop linguistic confidence while examining how history, belief and modern life shape contemporary Chinese culture.
Through structured language workshops, host school immersion and guided cultural experiences, students strengthen speaking and listening skills while gaining insight into everyday life, traditional arts and national identity.
This programme supports GCSE and A Level Mandarin, offering authentic immersion, real conversational practice and strong cultural context.
Key themes include:
Mandarin in daily life
Cultural identity and tradition
Communication across cultures
Language in historical and modern contexts
Xi’an – Tradition, Community & Living Culture
The Xi’an Language & Culture programme immerses students in traditional Chinese culture and everyday community life while developing Mandarin confidence through authentic interaction. Students experience festivals, food culture, storytelling and historic heritage as a backdrop to language learning.
Through school exchange, hands-on workshops and cultural exploration, students build communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
This programme supports Year 8–10 Mandarin and GCSE pathways, offering rich cultural immersion with manageable pace and strong host-family integration.
Key themes include:
Everyday Mandarin communication
Food, festivals and tradition
Community life and identity
Cultural storytelling
Shanghai – Modern Mandarin & Global China
The Shanghai Language & Culture programme explores Mandarin in a contemporary, global context. Students experience modern youth culture, branding, fashion and urban identity while strengthening practical language skills through real-world interaction.
Through school immersion, guided tasks and cultural exploration, students examine how language reflects ambition, aspiration and China’s role in the global economy.
This programme supports GCSE and A Level Mandarin, offering modern context and higher-level discussion opportunities.
Key themes include:
Contemporary Mandarin usage
Youth culture and identity
Globalisation and cultural exchange
Communication in a modern city
Our Price Guide
Typical course prices cost between £1,895 – £2,200 including flights
*Final prices will vary depending on group size, accommodation and activities undertaken when in China.