Beijing Languages PLUS
START DATES 2008
Jan.   Feb.   Mar.   Apr.   May   June  
07*, 21, 28* 18, 25* 10*, 17*, 24*, 31* 14, 21* 12* 02*, 16, 23*, 30*
July   Aug.   Sept.   Oct.   Nov.   Dec.  
07, 14*, 21, 28* 04, 11*, 18, 25* 01, 15*, 22* 13*, 20* 03*, 17 01*, 15*
START DATES 2009
Jan.   Feb.   Mar.   Apr.   May   June  
05*, 12 02*, 16 02*, 16*, 30* 06*, 20* 11*, 18 01*, 15, 29*
July   Aug.   Sept.   Oct.   Nov.   Dec.  
06, 13*, 20, 27* 03, 10*, 17, 24*, 31 14*, 28 12*, 19*, 26 09*, 23 07*, 21*, 28

Program Prices (standard program, group instruction, prices in usd)
Length of Accommodation options (please see index below)
Program Gst/SR/HB Htl/SR/BB
2 weeks   $860    $1,380 
3 weeks   $1,280    $2,060 
4 weeks   $1,680    $2,720 
Additional wks   $380    $640 

Program Prices (intensive program, group instruction, prices in usd)
Length of Accommodation options (please see index below)
Program Gst/SR/HB Htl/SR/BB
2 weeks   $1,000    $1,520 
3 weeks   $1,490    $2,270 
4 weeks   $1,960    $3,000 
Additional wks   $450    $710 

WHATS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
STANDARD: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
or
INTENSIVE: 6 Lessons daily (30 lessons per week)

Visa acceptance letter
Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course
Teaching materials and instructional documents
Guesthouse or hotel accommodation in single rooms (double rooms if two people travelling together), meals per accommodation booked
Cultural and social activities
Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request

WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
Airfare, passports, visas or permits, travel and medical insurance, spending money, some optional activities and excursions.

2008 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Jan 1-3, Feb 6-13, May 1-7, Oct 1-7

2009 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Jan 1-2, Jan 26-30, May 1, May 4-8, Oct 1-2, Oct 5-7

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE:
Classes are held Monday to Friday. Accommodations are included in the program price from the Sunday before classes begin until the Saturday after they end.

IMPORTANT:
A visa is required for this program. Please allow sufficient time in order to receive all documentation and apply for the needed visa. The 'letter of invitation' required to apply for a visa is included in the program fees.

SEASONAL SURCHARGE: $60.00. For bookings from Feb 3 - 16, Apr 27 - May 10, Sept 28 - Oct 11

COURSE ONLY PRICE
Please Note: A course only fee of $150 will be added to the cost of all Course Only programs. This fee covers specific administrative costs involved in booking this type of program.
Standard course only (per week): $130.00
Intensive course only (per week): $200.00
Additional private lesson (per hour): $20.00

OPTIONS (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST)
Travel insurance (per week): $30.00
Extra night's accommodation if arriving early or departing late (per night): $220.00Airport transfer from the Beijing Airport: $60.00
Tai Chi (1 week): $120.00
Chinese Painting (1 week): $120.00

MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND PROGRAM:
Minimum age is 17 years old.