Hutong School Beijing (Adults 18+)
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Hutong Chinese Language School in Beijing is located in the heart of the capital, in the Sanlitun district. Sanlitun has been nicknamed the “New York of China” for its bustling lifestyle. Hutong School in Beijing has over 10 years of experience and is truly a leader in Chinese language teaching and immersing students in Chinese culture. With its small class sizes, excellent Chinese programs and highly qualified and experienced teachers, Hutong School is able to offer students an exciting and effective learning experience.
Sanlitun, where the school is located, is convenient for the many expatriates who work and live in Beijing, as well as for students learning Chinese or doing an internship. Sanlitun is one of Beijing’s prime areas for shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Sanlitun is a “New York’s Time Square meets China,” where students can find skyscrapers, shopping centers and many places to socialize and interact with the locals.
HUTONG BEIJING AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 2005
- City: Beijing
- Position in the city: Sanlitun (Center)
- Minimum age in adult school: None
- Number of students in school: Approximately 200
- Main type of public transport: buses, metro and bicycles
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: more than 30
Hutong Beijing: China, Beijing Shi, Chaoyang Qu, 工体北路甲6号中宇大厦 邮政编码: 100001
“I had the tremendous pleasure of visiting both Shanghai and Beijing on the occasion of the annual IALC workshop in China in 2011, and have been eager to go back to this fascinating country ever since. For foreigners, especially first-timers, who want to study Chinese, Beijing is a good choice of location for the fact that the Mandarin language (also known as Putonghua, the official spoken language in China) is heavily based on the dialects of northeastern China and, in particular, the dialect of the capital. On the other hand, in some cities of the south, the locals speak a dialect amongst themselves that is completely different from standard Chinese Mandarin. When choosing which school to work with in Beijing, I considered the fact that the Hutong School, besides having been around considerably longer than many of the other Chinese language schools that have recently cropped up, is of European management. This fact will help Westerners who may find the Chinese language and culture so radically different from their own to settle in more easily, while at the same time learning Chinese from native and qualified speakers. The school is in an international district, which will also help with that assimilation, and it offers its own apartments close to the school, which is important for reducing travel time in a city that is so large. In choosing the Hutong School, I also considered the fact that because Beijing and the area in which it is located is so international, students struggling with Chinese at first may be tempted to speak their own language, especially if it’s English, rather than participate in the true full-immersion experience they went there for. It is precisely for this reason that the Hutong School also offers programs, including volunteer and internship opportunities, in other parts of China, where many more people speak only Chinese, so students who opt to go there after a course in Beijing will be forced to put what they learned in class to good use.”
Hutong School Beijing
Why study Chinese at the Hutong School Beijing?
There are many Chinese language schools for foreigners in China, which is the top destination for Chinese language learning. Hutong School distinguishes itself in the following ways:
- Hutong School is located in Sanlitun, in the heart of the Beijing, close to the Central Business District.
- With 10 years of teaching experience, Hutong School is a leader in Chinese language training and has welcomed over 5000 students.
- Hutong School is the first fully licensed Chinese school under European management.
- Hutong School is one of the few language schools to guarantee a maximum of 8 students per class, and an average of 3 to 5 students per class, providing every student with more speaking time and instructor attention.
- All of the teachers at Hutong School are native Chinese and have a Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language certification, plus a minimum of 1500 hours teaching experience.
- Hutong School is accredited by WYSETC and supported by the Benelux Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Chamber International in Beijing.
- For students who would like a multi-city experience in China without changing schools, Hutong also has locations in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu.
- Hutong School has an innovative teaching method of separating spoken Chinese and character recognition, which has been proven to accelerate Chinese language learning.
- Hutong School in Beijing is able to offer a variety of programs for every type of student and a variety of activities to ensure students make the most use of their Chinese skills.
- Hutong School in Beijing offers a variety of internship opportunities and corporate classes for mature students.
- Hutong School has a good nationality mix, with students from over 30 different countries every year.
- Hutong School is able to offer its own excellent, modern shared apartments for students during their stay in China.
The facilities
HUTONG BEIJING FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 10 classrooms
- Student lounge with coffee and tea
- Library
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computer lab
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Personal Attention and Student Welfare
Hutong School gives careful attention to the needs of each student. As soon as students arrive at the airport, there will be a Hutong School employee to take care of them. The school will arrange for students to arrive at the school and the orientation course on the first day. Hutong School can also set students up with a mobile phone and local number in China.
Free Tutoring Sessions
Hutong School offers free one-to-one extra tutoring sessions to give each student a personalized feedback on their learning progress.
Personalized Study Plan
At Hutong School, every student has a one-on-one level assessment and study plan. The school’s teachers are not only distinguished by their academic achievements, but also by their interpersonal skills and devotion to teaching Mandarin Chinese.
E-Learning Toolkits
Hutong School students benefit from a free 6-month subscription to Skritter, the best online application for practicing Chinese vocabulary, discounts for Pleco, the highest quality Chinese dictionary, for Prodygia, online courses designed for international interns focused on the Chinese market, and many more.
The courses
GENERAL CHINESE, EXAMINATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Intensive Chinese Program
Hutong offers fully customized Intensive Chinese Programs for students of all levels. The program is created depending on each and every student’s needs.
- Minimum age: 18
- Lesson length: 60 minutes
- Chinese levels: All
- Course Duration: 1 + week
- Number of hours per week: 20
- Timetable: Individual per student
- Number of students in class: average 3 to 5, maximum 8
- Start dates: Year-round enrolment
HSK Exam Preparation
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, also known as HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is a standardized state test developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to determine the Chinese language level of non-native speakers of Chinese. Hutong School offers HSK preparation courses 2 weeks before the exam dates. For each HSK level, the school organizes both private lessons and group lessons.
- Minimum age: 18
- Lesson length: 60 minutes
- Chinese levels: All
- Course Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 10
- Timetable: 18:30 – 20:30 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: average 4 to 5, maximum 8
- Start dates: see dates and fees
Gap Year Program
Hutong School offers students the possibility to study for a gap year in China between its many locations. The gap year program consists of 4 blocks per year. Students can choose 2 – 4 blocks, each of which covers a 3-month program in a city of students’ choice (Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou or Chengdu). The program is fully customizable, offering a choice of intensive Chinese lessons, internships or volunteer experiences.
Corporate Training
Hutong School is able to offer executive private and group lessons for professionals of all sectors. The executive classes focus on Mandarin in everyday situations and is ideal for newly arrived expats who are looking to kickstart their career in China. Groups are small and have an average of 4 or 5 students per group.
Internship in China
Hutong School is committed to offering students the best professional experiences of internship in Beijing in accordance with their educational background and professional goals. All students will receive a personalized program to optimize their experience in China. Through a professional internship matching process, the school finds right internships in China for students where they can learn and gain work experience. An Account Manager is available during students’ entire stays to support them with their internship. There will also be practical support for students’ accommodation and day-to-day life in China. Students will know their internship placement before they arrive in Beijing. In addition to their internship placement, students can take 4 hours of weekly Chinese lessons and weekly cultural activities.
Volunteer in China
Hutong School’s Volunteer Program offers the combination of a volunteering assignment in a China-based NGO, cultural and NGO-focused activities, accommodation, Chinese classes and general practical assistance. Students will have 4 hours of Chinese lessons per week in combination with their volunteer experience. Please enquire for more information.
APARTMENTS
Hutong School, Beijing Shared Apartments
Hutong offers its own apartments located in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. Each apartment is shared by 3 to 4 students. All apartments are fully furnished and equipped with modern amenities.
Shared Apartments also offer:
- Single room furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe, table, chair and air conditioning
- Shared bathroom
- Bed linens
- Weekly cleaning service
- Fully equipped shared kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV and DVD player
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour support
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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Other Programs by this School
Hutong offers Intensive Chinese, Internship, Volunteer and Gap Year programs in its other locations of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu. Please contact us for more information.
Hutong offers an Intensive Chinese Summer Camp for teenagers aged between 14 to 17 in its Beijing and Shanghai locations. Please contact us for more information.
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