Chinese Studies & Internship in Shanghai

A Program Focusing on China's Step into the Modern Business World. This program provides students a general foundation in Chinese language and modern Chinese history and economics, while targeting the specific areas of business, politics and international relations through specialized coursework and activities. Internships are available to all students.

Chinese Studies & Service-Learning in Beijing

A Unique Combination of Chinese Language and Areas Studies for All Students. This program allows students with varying backgrounds in Chinese language and studies to delve into China according to their own interests. In addition to taking language classes, students take area studies courses and attend faculty-led field trips in Beijing and beyond. Service-learning placements are available.

Intensive Chinese Language in Beijing

Intensive Chinese for All Students, Offered All Year Round. In operation since 1982, this intensive language program capitalizes on Beijing's vibrant learning environment. The curriculum challenges students with one-on-one and one-on-two classes, language practica and a full-time Chinese language pledge. Students and their roommates participate in innovative, off-the-beaten-path activities that further enhance the learning experience.

January Term Chinese Language in Beijing

Four-Week Intensive Program for Intermediate and Advanced Learners. The four-week program emphasizes pragmatic competence, thereby providing students the foundation they need for further language study in China. Many students use Janterm as a springboard to another CET program during the spring term. All students live with Chinese roommates and participate in a full-time Chinese language pledge.

Summer Intensive Chinese Language in Kunming

An Eight-Week Intensive Summer Program for Intermediate and Advanced Learners. The eight-week Kunming Summer Chinese Language program is designed to efficiently improve language skills during a specialized and intensive term. The program requires a minimum of three semesters of previous Chinese language study and includes a full-time Chinese language pledge and Chinese roommates.

Intensive Chinese Language in Harbin

The Intensive Language and Independent Research Program for Advanced Learners. Student-designed independent study classes, one-on-two drill instruction, small group classes and a research track for qualified students comprise an individualized curriculum ideal for graduate students and undergraduates with research interests. All students live with Chinese roommates and abide by a Chinese-only language pledge.

C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China: Hangzhou, Beijing and Kunming

New Levels of Immersion for Advanced Learners. CET partners with Middlebury College to operate this program, based in Hangzhou. The program targets advanced learners by offering a flexible curriculum of one-on-one independent studies and small group classes coupled with Middlebury's rigorous Chinese language pledge.