Beijing Dates & Fees Shanghai Dates & Fees

WHAT's included in the TOTAL PROGRAM FEE

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

Information, Advice & Assistance in China
WLE's Office is located in the World Link Center. The office is conveniently located right next to the Language Academy (ACLS) 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 China.

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 University 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 China.
For cheap air fares to China starting from US$500-$800, click here



Beijing Dates & Fees Shanghai Dates & Fees

Option 1. 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 only.
2)                    Tuition Plus Fee covers Core Language Classes, After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program and Electives only.
3)                    Total Program Fee covers Core Language Classes, 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 only

4 wks

4 wks Int

6 wks

6 wks Int

8 wks

8 wks Int

10 wks

10 wks Int

12 wks

12 wks Int

1 Sem

1 Sem Int

Academic Year

690

1180

1010

1490

1360

2010

1530

2180

1620

2440

2250

3700

4500

Tuition Plus
Fee covers Core Language Classes, After-Class Tuition, Language Exchange Partners Program and Electives only

1270

1690

1895

2305

2470

3025

2785

3335

3005

3690

4190

5430

8375


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

4 weeks

28

630

1180

800

1460

1120

1095

1465

2290

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


Start Dates 2008
Sep 1 & 22
Oct 6 & 20
Nov 3 & 17
Dec 1 & 15 & 29

Start Dates 2009
Feb 2, 16
Mar 2, 17 & 30
Apr 13 & 27
May 11 & 25
Jun 8 & 22
Jul 6 & 20
Aug 3, 17 & 31
Sep 14
Oct 12 & 26
Nov 9 & 23
Dec 7 & 21

For other durations or
start dates contact WLE

*Subject to availability
** For hotel, term breaks
are not included

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

4 weeks

2850

3210

3020

3360

3290

3180

3640

4440

4 weeks Intensive

3400

3740

3570

3910

3840

3720

4180

4980

6 weeks

3410

3910

3680

4150

4090

4020

4610

5770

6 weeks Intensive

3900

4440

4190

4690

4620

4520

5110

6290

8 weeks

3990

4670

4320

5000

4900

4870

5590

7210

8 weeks Intensive

4720

5400

5050

5740

5620

5600

6310

7940

10 weeks

4480

5290

4900

5720

5480

5680

6420

8260

10 weeks Intensive

5170

6000

5580

6390

6350

6270

7220

9010

12 weeks

4640

5630

5140

6130

6000

5940

6530

9310

12 weeks Intensive

5560

6540

6070

7040

6910

6840

7450

10220

1 semester

6380

7880

6570

8060

8440

8050

9320

13030

1 semester Int

8010

9510

8200

9700

10070

9680

10950

14660

Academic
Year

Feb

12230

16080

12540

16860

17490

16790

18730

26930

Mar

12090

15810

12330

16520

17160

16390

18200

26930**

Sep

11920

15480

12080

16100

16780

15930

17590

26930**

Intensive

14020

17580

14180

18200

18880

18030

19690

29030**


ACLS Start Dates and Deadlines for 2009
Start every month. All levels: Total Beginner to Advanced levels.
Start dates marked * offer courses for all levels except Total Beginners.
For other start dates or durations, late applications and further information contact info@worldlinkedu.com

 Start Dates

Dec 29 (2008)

Feb 2 / Feb 16

Mar 2, 16 , 30*

Apr 13/ Apr 27*

May 11 / May 25*

Jun 8/ Jun 22

Duration
&
Dates

4wks:Dec29-Jan23

4wks: Feb2-Feb27
4wksInt: Feb2-Feb27
6wks: Feb2-Mar13
6wksInt: Feb2-Mar13
8wks: Feb2-Mar27
8wksInt: Feb2-Mar27
10wks: Feb2-Apr10
10wksInt: Feb2-Apr10
12wks: Feb2-Apr24
12wksInt: Feb2-Apr24

4wks: Mar2-Mar27
4wks Int: Mar2-Mar27
6wks: Mar2-Apr10
6wksInt: Mar2-Apr10
8wks: Mar2-Apr24
8wks Int: Mar2-Apr24
10wks: Mar2-May8
10wks Int: Mar2-May8
12wks: Mar2-May22
12wks Int: Mar2-May22
1Sem: Mar2-Jul17
1Yr: Mar2-Jan15 (2010)

4wks: Apr13-May8
4wksInt: Apr13-May8
6wks: Apr13-May22
6wksInt: Apr13-May22
8wks: Apr13-Jun5
8wksInt: Apr13-Jun5
10wks: Apr13-Jun19
10wksInt: Apr13-Jun19
12wks: Apr13-Jul3
12wksInt: Apr13-Jul3
1Sem: Apr13-Aug28

4wks: May11-Jun5
4wksInt: May11-Jun5
6wks: May11-Jun19
6wksInt: May11-Jun19
8wks: May11-Jul3
8wksInt: May11-Jul3
10wks: May11-Jul17
10wksInt: May11-Jul17
12wks: May11-Jul31
12wksInt: May11-Jul31

4wks: Jun8-Jul3
4wksInt: Jun8-Jul3
6wks: Jun8-Jul17
6wksInt: Jun8-Jul17
8wks: Jun8-Jul31
8wksInt: Jun8-Jul31
10wks: Jun8-Aug14
10wksInt: Jun8-Aug14
12wks: Jun8-Aug28
12wksInt: Jun8-Aug28

4wks: Feb16- Mar13
4wksInt: Feb16- Mar13
6wks: Feb16-Mar27
6wksInt: Feb16-Mar27
8wks: Feb16-Apr10
8wksInt: Feb16-Apr10
10wks: Feb16-Apr24
10wksInt: Feb16-Apr24
12wks: Feb16-May8
12wksInt: Feb16-May8
1Sem: Feb16-Jul3
1SemInt: Feb16-Jul3
1yr: Feb16-Jan15(2010)

4wks: Mar16-Apr10
4wks Int: Mar16-Apr10
6wks: Mar16-Apr24
6wksInt: Mar16-Apr24
8wks: Mar16-May8
8wks Int: Mar16-May8
10wks: Mar16-May22
10wks Int: Mar16-May22
12wks: Mar16-Jun5
12wks Int: Mar16-Jun5
1Sem: Mar16-Jul24
1Yr: Mar16-Jan15 (2010)

4wks: Apr27-May22
4wksInt: Apr27-May22
6wks: Apr27-Jun5
6wksInt: Apr27-Jun5
8wks: Apr27-Jun19
8wksInt: Apr27-Jun19
10wks: Apr27-Jul3
10wksInt: Apr27-Jul3
12wks: Apr27-Jul17
12wksInt: Apr27-Jul17

4wks: May25-Jun19
4wksInt: May25-Jun19
6wks: May25-Jul3
6wksInt: May25-Jul3
8wks: May25-Jul17
8wksInt: May25-Jul17
10wks: May25-Jul31
10wksInt: May25-Jul31
12wks: May25-Aug14
12wksInt: May25-Aug14

4wks: Jun22-Jul17
4wksInt: Jun22-Jul17
6wks: Jun22-Jul31
6wksInt: Jun22-Jul31
8wks: Jun22-Aug14
8wksInt: Jun22-Aug14
10wks: Jun22-Aug28
10wksInt: Jun22-Aug28

4wks: Mar30-Apr24
4wks Int: Mar30-Apr24
6wks: Mar30-May8
6wksInt: Mar30-May8
8wks: Mar30-May22
8wks Int: Mar30-May22
10wks: Mar30-May29
10wks Int: Mar30-May29
12wks: Mar30-Jun12
12wks Int: Mar30-Jun12
1Sem: Mar30-Aug14

Application Deadline

Closed.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Feb 16 / Feb 30

Mar 13 / Mar 27

Enrollment Deadline

Feb 30 / Mar 13

Mar 27 / Apr 11

 

Start Dates

Jul 6 / Jul 20

Aug 3, 17, 31

Sep 14

Oct 12 / Oct 26*

Nov 9 / Nov 23

Dec 7/ Dec 21

Duration
&
Dates

4wks: Jul6-Jul31
4wksInt: Jul6-Jul31
6wks: Jul6-Aug14
6wksInt: Jul6-Aug14
8wks: Jul6-Aug28
8wksInt: Jul6-Aug28

4wks:Aug3-Aug28
4wksInt:Aug3-Aug28
6wks:Aug3-Sep11
6wksInt:Aug3-Sep11
8wks:Aug3-Sep25
8wksInt:Aug3-Sep25

4wks: Sep14-Oct9
4wksInt: Sep14- Oct9
6wks: Sep14-Oct23
6wksInt: Sep14-Oct23
8wks: Sep14-Nov6
8wksInt: Sep14-Nov6
10wks: Sep14-Nov20
10wksInt: Sep14-Nov20
12wks: Sep14-Dec4
12wksInt: Sep14-Dec4

4wks: Oct12-Nov6
4wksInt: Oct12-Nov6
6wks: Oct12-Nov20
6wksInt: Oct12-Nov20
8wks: Oct12-Dec4
8wksInt: Oct12-Dec4
10wks: Oct12-Dec18
10wksInt: Oct12-Dec18
12wks: Oct12-Dec31
12wksInt: Oct12-Dec31

4wks: Nov9-Nov27
4wksInt: Nov9- Nov27
6wks: Nov9-Dec11
6wksInt: Nov9-Dec11
8wks: Nov9-Dec25
8wksInt: Nov9-Dec25
10wks: Nov9-Jan8
10wksInt: Nov9-Jan8
12wks: Nov9-Jan22
12wksInt: Nov9-Jan22

4wks: Dec7-Dec31
4wksInt: Dec7-Dec31
6wks: Dec7-Jan15
6wksInt: Dec7-Jan15
8wks: Dec7-Jan29
8wksInt: Dec7-Jan29

4wks: Jul20-Aug14
4wksInt: Jul20-Aug14
6wks: Jul20-Aug28
6wksInt: Jul20-Aug28

4wks:Aug17-Sep11
4wksInt:Aug17-Sep11
6wks:Aug17-Sep25
6wksInt:Aug17-Sep25
8wks:Aug17-Oct9
8wksInt:Aug17-Oct9

4wks: Oct26-Nov20
4wksInt: Oct26-Nov20
6wks: Oct26-Dec4
6wksInt: Oct26-Dec4
8wks: Oct26-Dec18
8wksInt: Oct26-Dec18
10wks: Oct26-Dec31
10wksInt: Oct26-Dec31
12wks: Oct26-Jan 15
12wksInt: Oct26-Jan15

4wks: Nov23-Dec18
4wksInt: Nov23-Dec18
6wks: Nov23-Dec31
6wksInt: Nov23-Dec31
8wks: Nov23-Jan15
8wksInt: Nov23-Jan15
10wks: Nov23-Jan29
10wksInt: Nov23-Jan29

4wks: Dec21-Jan15
4wksInt: Dec21-Jan15
6wks: Dec21-Jan29
6wksInt: Dec21-Jan29

4wks:Aug31-Sep25
4wksInt:Aug31-Sep25
6wks:Aug31-Oct9
6wksInt:Aug31-Oct9
8wks:Aug31-Oct23
8wksInt:Aug31-Oct23
1Sem: Aug 31-Jan15
1SemInt: Aug31-Jan15
1yr: Aug31-Jul9
 1 yr Int: Aug31-Jul9

Application Deadline

Apr 11 / Apr 25

May 8, 22 / Jun 6

Jun 20 / Jul 3

Jul 17 / Jul 31

Aug 14 / Aug 28

Sep 12 / Sep 26

Enrollment Deadline

Apr 25 / May 8

May 22/ Jun 6, 20

Jul 3 / Jul 17

Jul 31 / Aug 14

Aug 28 / Sep 12

Sep 26 / Oct 9

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



Option 2. University - 2009 Dates & Fees (USD)

Total Program
Total Program Fee covers Core Language Classes, 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, 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

4 weeks

1810

2030

2370

2230

2520

2470

*

*

*

3530

5 weeks

2030

2240

2690

2500

2870

2790

*

*

*

4170

6 weeks

2300

2420

2940

2720

3150

3090

*

*

*

4660

12 weeks

3310

3530

4380

3950

4800

4690

4960

4600

5680

7780

12 weeks Intensive

4060

4270

5120

4700

5550

5440

5700

5340

6420

8520

1 semester

4340

4660

5960

5310

6610

6480

7160

6560

8360

11160

1 semester Intensive

5660

5980

7280

6630

7930

7800

8480

7880

9680

12480

Academic Year

Feb 

8530

9570

12920

11240

14590

14260

15340

13900

18220

23020**

Sep

8330

9300

12380

10840

13920

13610

14580

13260

17220

23020**

*Subject to availability        ** For hotel, term breaks are not included

Start Dates and Deadlines for 2009

Start Dates

Feb 15

Feb 18

Mar 25

Jun 24

Jul 8

Jul 15

Duration
&
Dates

1Yr:Feb15-TBA

4wks: Feb18-Mar18
1Sem: Feb18-Jul01
1Sem Int: Feb18-Jul01

12wks: Mar25-Jun17
12wksInt:Mar25-Jun17

4wks: Jun24-Jul22

6wks: Jul8-Aug19

5wks:Jul15-Aug19

Application Deadline

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Apr 8, 2009

Apr 22, 2009

Apr 29, 2009

Enrollment Deadline

Apr 22, 2009

May 05, 2009

May 12, 2009

 

Start Dates

Jul 22

Aug 2

Aug 30

Sep 16

Dec 16

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

Duration
&
Dates

4wks:Jul22-Aug28
4wksInt: Jul22-Aug28

4wks:Aug2-Aug28
4wksInt: Aug2-Aug28

1Yr: Aug30-TBA

12wks:Sep16-Dec09
12wksInt:Sep16-Dec09
1Sem:Sep16-Jan27(10)
1SemInt:Sep16-Jan27(10)

5wks:Dec16-Jan20(10)

Application Deadline

May 5, 2009

May 15, 2009

May 26, 2009

May 26, 2009

Sep 16, 2009

Enrollment Deadline

May 19, 2009

May 29, 2009

Jan 21, 2009

Jun 10, 2009

Sep 30, 2009

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 University 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