WHAT's included in the TOTAL PROGRAM FEE

WLE's all-inclusive study programs are designed to make your experience in Beijing rewarding and memorable. The following list of items is included in the total program fees.

Information, Advice & Assistance in Beijing
WLE's Office is located in the World Link Center. The office is conveniently located right next to the Language Academy classrooms. The WLE Team is comprised of experienced international staff from Australia, Sweden, US and China. We offer our students professional and reliable ongoing information and assistance during their stay in Beijing.

Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees for the duration of the program selected are included. Study materials such as prescribed textbooks are provided.

After-Class Tuition
Language program: Language teachers are available after class on weekday afternoons for language coaching, homework assistance and conversational practice.
Martial Arts program: Wushu masters provide open training sessions designed to enhance techniques learned in class.

Accommodation
Accommodation reservations and arrangements are taken care of by WLE staff before the participants arrive in China. Participants choose to live in the WLE Residence rooms or apartments, on campus (for participants attending BLCU only), or at a hotel. Double or single rooms are available. Early applications are advised as accommodations are placed on a first come basis. Accommodation for the entire period of the program is included. Please note for academic year students living in the hotel, the term break between semesters is not included.

Orientation Day
Held on the first day of the program. Includes information briefing (course, banking, medical, etc.) and a tour of the classrooms, teaching facilities, student facilities, WLE Center, and surroundings. Chinese welcome lunch is held followed by the Language Exchange meeting with Chinese students.

Social Events
A wide range of social events held monthly from the Peking Duck Dinner, Games Night (including mahjong), bowling, Karaoke to Chinese cinema night, are an excellent way to meet others while enjoying Chinese cuisine, culture and life.

Student Center & Free Internet Use
The Student Center is equipped with modern facilities including a resource library and, pool table, snack machine and computers with free internet connection. Participants can use free internet access to communicate with friends and family abroad. The library offers a wide variety of educational materials on Chinese Language, Business and Martial Arts.


Visa Documentation

When enrollment is completed, participants are given the necessary visa support documents needed to apply for a visa to enter the People's Republic of China. These documents include the Invitation Letter (JW202 Form) and Admission Notice and cover the duration of the program.

Language Exchange Partners Program
The Language and Culture Exchange Program provides interaction with Chinese students on a one-to-one basis. Participants interact with native speakers in language and culture exchange, and schedule to meet at their convenience.

Electives
Participants will take part in elective classes focused on Chinese language, arts and culture such as Calligraphy, Painting, Taiji, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Learning Chinese songs, and Traditional Chinese Massage.

Excursions
Guided tours led by experienced English-speaking guides from CITS (China International Travel Service) to major attractions from the Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City. Admission and transport provided.

Airport Reception
Transfer from the airport to accommodation is included. You will be greeted upon your arrival at the airport and accompanied to your accommodation.

Welcome Pack
Includes Mobile phone with local SIM card and pre-paid long distance calling card, a Beijing Map (English & Chinese), Dictionary (updated and easy to use), Beijing Guidebook, Chinese-English reference menu, Telephone Card (50rmb), Discount Card, and monthly publications such as Beijing This Month, and Business Beijing.

Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance
For peace of mind, StudentCare Insurance is included offering emergency travel and medical insurance for the duration of the program. The policy offers emergency medical and dental treatment, pro-rata return of program fee in case of curtailment, personal liability and more. For Martial Arts students, the hazardous sports option is also included. Terms and conditions of the insurance policy should be read.

International SOS Membership
ISOS membership gives WLE participants a range of benefits including access to the AEA International Clinic (available exclusively for ISOS members); medical advice and assistance 24 hours a day by foreign doctors in ISOS's alarm centers throughout China; lost document advice and assistance; legal referrals, assistance with documentation for insurance claims and more.

Internship / Work Experience
Students enrolled to study for 3 months or longer are offered assistance in seeking work experience with foreign and local corporations. Resumes of internship candidates are forwarded to participating companies, who then select the most suitable candidate. Internship terms and conditions are to be agreed upon by the student and organization.

Monthly Travel
Discounted travel packages offer WLE students an affordable opportunity to travel around China visiting places such as Shanghai, Xi'an, Datong, Zhengzhou (Shaolin Temple) and Inner Mongolia. Full packages for weekend or the week are from US$100 to $300.

Airline Tickets
WLE Program Package does NOT include travel to and from Beijing.
For cheap air fares to Beijing starting from US$500-$800, click here



WLE Chinese Language & Business Program
ACLS – Academy of Chinese Language Studies - 2009 Dates & Fees
(USD)

Participants may choose one of the following program options:

1)                    Tuition Only Fee covers Core Language Classes and China Business lectures, seminars and field trips only.
2)                    Tuition Plus Fee covers Core Language Classes, China Business lectures, seminars and field trips, After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program and Electives only.
3)                    Total Program Fee covers Core Language Classes, China Business lectures, seminars and field trips, After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program, Electives, Accommodation, Airport Pickup, Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance, International SOS Medical Membership, Visa Support Documents, Certificate, Placement Test, Orientation, Total Program Lounge Internet access, and more. Free weekend guided tours, social and sporting activities.

For Accommodation options see bottom of page. All fees are in US Dollars. For other currencies, contact WLE.


Tuition Only
Fee covers Core Language Classes and China Business lectures, seminars and field trips only.

6 weeks

8 weeks

10 weeks

12 weeks

1 semester

Academic Year

1810

2160

2330

2420

3050

5300

Tuition Plus
Fee covers Core Language Classes, China Business lectures, seminars and field trips,
After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program & Electives only.

2695

3270

3585

3805

4990

9635


Accommodation Only     
(see bottom of page for accommodation descriptions)

Duration

Total No.
Days

Student Residence
Room

 Student Residence
Studio

Host Family

 Shared
Apartment

Private
Apartment

Hotel

Double
Shortstay
$23 / day
Longstay
$19 / day

Single
Shortstay
$42 / day
Longstay
$35 / day

Double
Shortstay
$32 / day
Longstay
$27 / day

Single
Shortstay
$53 / day
Longstay
$35 / day

Single
Half Board
$40 / day

Single room
$273
a week

Single room
$366
a  week

Single
Shortstay
$82 / day
Longstay
$74 / day

6 weeks

42

935

1775

1200

2190

1660

1640

2200

3430

8 weeks

56

1250

2365

1600

2910

2220

2185

2930

4570

10 weeks

70

1570

2940

2000

3640

2780

2730

3660

5720

12 weeks

84

1870

3530

2400

4370

3330

3270

4395

6860

1 semester

140

2610

4860

3220

5880

5550

5440

7320

10210

Academic
Year

Feb

335

6220

11600

7460

14070

13260

13060

17570

24430

Mar

322

5980

11140

7170

13540

12740

12510

16840

23480

Sep

308

5720

10660

6860

12940

12180

11960

16105

22450


Total Program
(see full description of features included above)

Duration

Student Residence
Room

Student Residence
Studio

Host Family

Shared
Apartment

Private
Apartment

Hotel

Double Share

Single

Double Share

Single

Single HB

Single room

Single room

Single

6 weeks

4290

4790

4550

5030

5000

4900

5490

6640

8 weeks

4870

5560

5200

5900

5780

5750

6470

8100

10 weeks

5370

6180

5770

6600

6370

6580

7210

9140

12 weeks

5540

6510

6020

7000

6880

6820

7420

10190

1 semester

7260

8770

7440

8960

9320

8930

10200

13910

Academic
Year

Feb

13110

16960

13410

17730

18370

17670

19600

27810**

Sep

12800

16360

12970

16990

17660

16810

18480

27810**

For other durations or start dates contact WLE.  *Subject to availability  ** For hotel, term breaks are not included

ACLS Start Dates and Deadlines for 2009

Start Dates

Feb 16

Mar 2, 16

Jun 8/ Jun 22

Duration
&
Dates

10wks: Feb16-Apr24
12wks: Feb16-May8
1Sem: Feb16-Jul3
1yr: Feb16-Jan15(2010)

8wks: Mar2-Apr24
10wks: Mar2-May8
12wks: Mar2-May22
1Sem: Mar2-Jul17
1Yr: Mar2-Jan15 (2010)

10wks: Jun8-Aug14
12wks: Jun8-Aug28

6wks: Mar16-Apr24
8wks: Mar16-May8
10wks: Mar16-May22
12wks: Mar16-Jun5
1Sem: Mar16-Jul24
1Yr: Mar16-Jan15 (2010)

8wks: Jun22-Aug14
10wks: Jun22-Aug28

Application Deadline

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Mar 13 / Mar 27

Enrollment Deadline

Mar 27 / Apr 11

 

Start Dates

Jul 6

Sep 14

Oct 12

Duration
&
Dates

6wks: Jul6-Aug14
8wks: Jul6-Aug28

10wks: Sep14-Nov20
12wks: Sep14-Dec4

6wks: Oct12-Nov20
8wks: Oct12-Dec4
10wks: Oct12-Dec18
12wks: Oct12-Dec31

Application Deadline

Apr 11

Jul 3

Jul 17

Enrollment Deadline

Apr  25

Jul 17

Jul 31

For other start dates or durations, late applications and further information contact info@worldlinkedu.com



WLE Chinese Language & Business Program
BLCU – Beijing Language and Culture University - 2009 Dates & Fees (USD)

Total Program
Total Program Fee covers Core Language Classes, China Business lectures, seminars and field trips, After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program, Electives, Accommodation, Airport Pickup, Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance, International SOS Medical Membership, Visa Support Documents, Certificate, Placement Test, Orientation, Total Program Lounge Internet access, and more. Free weekend guided tours, social and sporting activities.

Duration

Campus

Campus or
Student Residence

Student  Residence

Host Family

Shared Apartment

Private Apt

Hotel

Budget DS

Campus Std DS /

Campus Std Single /

Studio

Single HB

Single room
2BR Apt

Single room
3BR Apt

1 BR Apt

Single

Student Res. Room DS

Student Res. Room Single

Double Share

Single

5 weeks

3030

3060

3500

3320

3690

3650

-

-

-

4980

6 weeks

3200

3220

3740

3520

3950

3890

-

-

-

5460

8 weeks

3650

3680

4390

4090

4680

4550

-

-

-

6750

12 weeks

4110

4330

5180

4750

5600

5490

5760

5400

6480

8580

1 semester

5140

5460

6760

6110

7410

7280

7960

7360

9160

11960

Academic
Year

Feb

9530

10370

13720

12040

15390

15060

16140

14700

19020

23820**

Sep

9330

10100

13180

11640

14720

14410

15380

14060

18020

23820**

** For hotel, term breaks are not included

BLCU Start Dates and Deadlines for 2009

Start Dates

Feb 15

Feb 18

Jull 8

Duration
&
Dates

1Yr: Feb15-TBA

1Sem:Feb18-Jul1
1Sem Int:Feb18-Jul1

6wks: Jul8-Aug19

Application Deadline

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Apr 22

Enrollment Deadline

May 5

 

Start Dates

Aug 30

Sep 16

For other start dates,
durations or late applications,
please contact WLE

Duration
&
Dates

1Yr:Aug30-TBA

12wks:Sep16-Dec9
12wks Int:Sep16-Dec9
1Sem:Sep16-Jan27(10)
1SemInt:Sep16-Jan27(10)

Application Deadline

May 26

May 26

Enrollment Deadline

Jun 10

Jun 10

For other start dates or durations, late applications and further information contact info@worldlinkedu.com


Accommodation Options

Student Residence (Studio / Room)
The student residence is located in Beijing’s world renowned University district and is approximately 10 minutes away from the Language University. Nearby, there are many restaurants and bars that cater to the neighborhood. A free shuttle bus makes scheduled stops between the residence, the Language University, the Sports Institute and World Link‘s Student Lounge.
Residence Room (Single/Double-share): Comprises of one room and private bathroom.
Residence Studio (Single/Double-share): Comprises of one bedroom with attached living room, and private bathroom.

NOTE: For Student Residence Room and Studio, please contact WLE for availability.

Host Family (Half Board)
Stay with a Chinese family and learn first hand about the culture and Chinese way of life. Chinese hosts are interviewed and regularly visited.
Breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on weekends. Single rooms are provided.

Campus (Budget / Standard)
Campus housing is available for students attending BLCU only.
Budget Double Room: Each room has two single beds and basic furniture with shared toilet and shower facilities on each floor.
Standard Room (Single/Double-share): Each room has two single beds, TV, phone, private bathroom, mini-fridge, 24 hours hot water, heating & air-conditioning.

Shared Apartment
Share an apartment with other students and live in one of the best apartment complexes in the heart of Beijing's Chaoyang District or in the hub of University life in Beijing’s Haidian District. These modern and spacious apartments are fully furnished and comprise of 2 or 3 bedrooms, a living area, bathroom and kitchen. The common living area includes a lounge, dining area, TV (cable), DVD, desk, chairs, Internet access and telephone. Each bedroom has a bed and storage area for clothes and personal belongings. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave and basic cooking utensils. Single room occupancy is provided. Both apartment complexes are located just 10 minutes away from their respective campuses.

Private Apartment
Live in your own private apartment in one of the best apartment complexes in the heart of Beijing's Chaoyang District or in the hub of University life in Beijing’s Haidian District. These modern and spacious apartments are fully furnished. Each apartment has one bedroom, a living and dining room, bathroom and kitchen. The living area includes a lounge, dining area, TV (cable), DVD, desk, chairs, Internet access and telephone. The bedroom has a bed and storage area for clothes and personal belongings. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave and basic cooking utensils. Both apartment complexes are located approximately just 10 minutes from their respective campuses.

Hotel
Live in a three star hotel. Each room is fully equipped with modern furniture, bed, fridge, private bathroom, satellite TV, air-conditioning, and telephone (IDD and ISD). Hotel facilities include laundry, daily housekeeping, swimming pool, and restaurants. Single or twin rooms available.


For other start dates or durations, late applications and further information contact info@worldlinkedu.com