The duration of the program ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months (if longer please contact us) and you decide the start date. We only require one month’s advance notice of the date that you would like to begin your program. Accommodations for this program can have the choice of living in a luxury apartment, single dorm, double dorm or hotel.

Next Step China’s tutoring program is also available for ALL AGES and for those interested in bringing their familes to China. Participants that are 15 to 17 years old and traveling alone to China will require a signed Waiver from the parent or legal guardian. Any minor uner the age of 15 we will require a parent or legal guardian to accompany them in the program. Please keep in mind that a fee will be assessed to cover the accommodation, insurance, and administrative expenses of the parent or legal guardian. For more info please contact us!

University Beginner Intermediate Advanced Duration Two weeks Three weeks One Month Five weeks Six weeks Two Months Three Months Custom Time Period** (Call us for a quote)

Want is my Mandarin level?

Next Step China provides an easy guide to determine what Mandarin skill level you have reached. Keep in mind that the difference in studying back home vs. China is vastly different.

Beginner – You have never studied the language or you have done so at a university or language school for under a year totaling 100 hours or less. Beginners are also classified as those who know around 800 Chinese characters or less.

Intermediate – You are a conversational speaker in Chinese but still do not know many of the words. Your pronunciation needs refining. You have probably studied for about two years at an international university or about 350 hours at a language school. At this level, you can recognize about 2000 to 2500 Chinese characters.

Advanced – You can communicate in more complicated discussions in Chinese, and you can comprehend the subject matter on a TV or radio station. Reading a Chinese newspaper is still somewhat difficult, but you can recognize more than 4000 characters. Next Step China’s tutoring program is highly recommended, given the flexibility of the subject matter we can offer you.

                                                Want to learn Mandarin faster?

Next Step China’s Intensive Tutoring Program teaches you Mandarin faster because of the level attention you receive. Our tutors and fine-tuned curriculum will help you improve fast and effectively. Below we have provided a table of expectations if you were to elect our tutoring program for more than six weeks. Although results do vary. However, we are confident that our tutors will help you exceed the expectations set below.