Studying at the University of International Relations, Beijing, China

While China is exerting an increasing impact on the world, more and more people from around the world are attracted to learn the language and live the culture. As the political and cultural center of China, Beijing has welcomed thousands of international friends from all walks of life to start a cross-cultural path. The Center for International Education of UIR (University of International Relations, Beijing) is a recommendation to students who are looking for schools to improve their communicative competence in Chinese.

University of International Relations, Beijing has a history of 50 years. It trains professionals in international relations, has training courses for the academic degree programs, master and doctorate. The Institute attaches great importance to the creation of business relationships with universities overseas. It combines language learning relevant to subjects such as science, law, economics and international trade, information management and information science administration and management, English, Japanese and French.

Center for International Education of UIR has long been committed to providing programs of Mandarin for those who are interested in learning Chinese or improve their Chinese. The center is located in the university area near Wu Dao Kou in Haidian District, where many students enjoy their living and studying in Beijing. The Center for International Education is 20 minutes walk from the metro and bus transport system is also easy to reach.

In the Center for International Education (CIE), class size is small, 30-10 students per class on average. The teachers are all native speakers of Chinese experts with good training background or education in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. A placement test is given to Chinese students with the foundation courses before they begin to decide their level of class and textbooks suitable. Textbooks and teaching materials were chosen taking into account the needs of students. Comments from students are always important for the evaluation of teachers and teaching methods.

Students who have successfully passed examinations and met the requirements of UIR will be given certificates under the categories of their study.

Center for International Education (CIE) provides Mandarin courses from 2 weeks to a year. regular courses are provided in the morning 8:30 to 12:30 Monday to Friday 20 hours per week. Intensive graduate course work 30 hours per week including class to practice the language in the afternoon.

For a year and a half students, electives are also provided to strengthen their language skills in listening and speaking, and to enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture. elective language skills include Audio-Visual Chinese, basic Chinese journalism, etc. elective culture can offer Taichi Quan (Shadow Boxing Chinese), Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese songs, etc.

CIE residence is in the same position as the CIE office and the construction of teaching. So, if you take residence CIE as housing, there is no need to travel. Each room has one or two single beds, private bathroom with hot water 24 hours, study tables, chairs, telephone, TV, refrigerator and air conditioning. The residence is also providing hotel-like services, including call services and cleaning service. Internet is available with extra payment each month. Each floor has a laundry room and a kitchenette, and then the residence has a cafeteria and grocery store.