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CET Beijing (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Beijing, China
  • Program Terms: Fall, FullYear Fall Site, FullYear Spring Site, JanPlan, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CET Academic Programs 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Chinese Minimum GPA: 3.0
Areas of Study: Chinese, Literature, Mandarin Housing Options: Residence hall
Program Status: Colby-approved program Class Status: 1 - First Year, 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Program Description:

CET Beijing

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CET Beijing, in operation since 1982, has Chinese language learning down to a science. Intensive Chinese language classes are taught by outstanding, seasoned instructors. Chinese language excursions get you out the door and into the city. A full-time Chinese language pledge keeps language learning going around the clock. And Chinese roommates share every part of the experience. You'll make exceptional gains in your language skills over the course of the term. This program is open to all language levels, from beginners to heritage learners. 

Your Chinese Will Improve by Leaps and Bounds.

  • A full load of intensive, integrated Chinese language classes that cover at least one year of Chinese in a term.
  • Full-time Chinese language pledge.
  • Chinese roommates.
  • No language prerequisite for the fall, spring and summer terms.
  • The 4-week Janterm is a perfect warm up to any spring China program. It is open to students with at least 3 previous semesters of Chinese.
Visit the CET website to apply and learn more about this program.


This program is currently not accepting applications.