Study abroad in China to discover a fascinating intersection of ancient cultures and language with ultramodern infrastructure, innovation, and growth.

By living with a host family and studying at a local high school in China, you’ll be immersed in Chinese language and culture. You’ll find China’s size and diversity make it an ideal place to explore vibrant and varied cultures, with different regions offering wide-ranging cuisines and customs. Forget about American Chinese food. Enjoy mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn, sip and savor Shanghainese xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), or slurp noodles of all sorts (mostly wheat in the North and rice in the South). Traditional celebrations, like the Lantern Festival and Chinese New Year, happen throughout the year.

Things to know about China

Chinese people tend to honor tradition, but they also embrace many parts of Western popular culture. Thanks in part to the lasting influence of Confucianism, the Chinese have a strong sense of family, a deep respect for hierarchy, and an appreciation for harmony over conflict.

Your Boarding School in China

This four-week Chinese Language Program is specifically designed for beginners, blending intensive Mandarin language acquisition with immersive cultural exploration in Shijiazhuang and Beijing.

The curriculum features interactive classes, hands-on cultural activities, and enriching excursions to significant historical landmarks, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Participants will attend classes at Shijiazhuang No. 42 Middle School and reside in dormitories, ensuring full immersion into the local culture and language environment.

Your Accommodation in China

Participants will live in school dorms (4 people share one room) from Monday to Friday. You may find some schools have classes on Saturday. Some schools may go back to HF biweekly. On weekends and holidays participants will live with their host family. A unique cultural experience is waiting for them by the combined placement of dormitory and host family.

Program duration

Jun 2026 – July 2026

Program fee

USD 4,600

Eligibility

Participant Date of Birth:

July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2011

Application deadline

April 10, 2026