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 are included in the total program fees.

Information, Advice & Assistance in Beijing
WLE's Office is located in the World Link Center next to the Student Residence. The office is conveniently located right next to the Language Academy classrooms. A shuttle service runs regularly from the WLE Center to the BLCU Campus. 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 computers. 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.

Entertainment Card
Participants are given a 'MY card', Beijing's Entertainment Card. The card offers discounts with over 150 participating restaurants, hotels and entertainment places around Beijing.

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 Study - 2008 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

1820

1985

2135

2195

2750

4670

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

2795

3120

3415

3615

4720

8600


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
$18 / day
Longstay
$15 / day

Single
Shortstay
$34 / day
Longstay
$28 / day

Double
Shortstay
$23 / day
Longstay
$18 / day

Single
Shortstay
$42 / day
Longstay
$34 / day

Single
Half Board
$26 / day

Single room
2BR Apt
$220
a week

Single room
3BR Apt
$189
a week

1 BR Apt
$294
a  week

Single
Shortstay
$75 / day
Longstay
$65 / day

6 weeks

42

755

1430

965

1765

1340

*

*

*

3150

8 weeks

56

1010

1905

1290

2350

1790

*

*

*

4200

10 weeks

70

1260

2380

1610

2940

2240

*

*

*

5250

12 weeks

84

1510

2855

1930

3530

2690

2640

2270

3530

6300

1 semester

140

2100

3920

2520

4760

4480

4400

3780

5880

9100

Academic
Year

Feb

335

5025

9380

6030

11390

10720

10560

9070

14110

21775

Sep

308

4620

8625

5545

10470

9855

9680

8315

12935

20020


Total Program
(see full description of features included above)

Duration

Student Residence
Room

Student Residence
Studio

Host Family

Shared Apartment***

Private Apt***

Hotel***

Double Share

Single

Double Share

Single

Single HB

Single room
2BR Apt

Single room
3BR Apt

1 BR Apt

Single

6 weeks

3960

4460

4220

4700

4670

-

-

-

6310

8 weeks

4510

5190

4840

5530

5410

-

-

-

7730

10 weeks

5020

5830

5430

6250

6020

-

-

-

8790

12 weeks

5470

6450

5960

6940

6810

6750

6270

7250

10120

1 semester

6540

8040

6720

8230

8600

8200

7740

9470

13190

Academic
Year

Feb

11530

15390

11840

16160

16790

16100

14570

18030

26230**

Sep

11230

14790

11400

15420

16080

15240

13850

16910

26230**

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

***NOTE: Subject to availability. Due to the Olympic Games in August 2008, the accommodation rates will increase. Please contact WLE Offices for August accommodation.

ACLS Start Dates and Deadlines for 2008

Start Dates

Feb 18

Mar 3 / Mar 17 / Mar 31

Apr 14 / Apr 28

May 12 / May 26*

Jun 9 / Jun 23

Duration
&
Dates

10wks: Feb18-Apr25
12wks: Feb18-May9
1Sem: Feb18-Jul4
1yr: Feb18-Jan16(2009)

8wks: Mar3-Apr25
10wks: Mar3-May9
12wks: Mar3-May23
1Sem: Mar3-Jul18
1Yr: Mar3-Jan16

12wks: Apr14-Jul4
1Sem: Apr14-Aug29

8wks: May12-Jul4
10wks: May12-Jul18
12wks: May12-Aug1

10wks: Jun9- Aug15
12wks: Jun9-Aug29

6wks: Mar17-Apr25
8wks: Mar17-May9
10wks: Mar17-May23
12wks: Mar17-Jun6
1Sem: Mar17-Aug1
1Yr: Mar17-Jan16

10wks: Apr28-Jul4
12wks: Apr28-Jul18

6wks: May26- Jul4
8wks: May26- Jul18
10wks: May26- Aug1
12wks: May26- Aug15

8wks: Jun23- Aug15
10wks: Jun23- Aug29

1Sem: Mar31-Aug15

Application Deadline

Closed.

Closed.

Closed.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Enrollment Deadline

 

Start Dates

Jul 7

Sep 1 / Sep 22

Oct 6 / Oct 20

Nov 3 / Nov 17

Dec 1

Duration
&
Dates

6wks: Jul7- Aug15
8wks: Jul7- Aug29

10wks: Sep1-Nov7
12wks: Sep1-Nov21
1Sem: Sep1-Jan16
1yr: Sep1-Jul3

6wks: Oct6- Nov14
8wks: Oct6- Nov28
10wks: Oct6- Dec12
12wks: Oct6-Dec26

10wks: Nov3- Jan9
12wks: Nov3-Jan23

6wks: Dec1- Jan9
8wks: Dec1- Jan23

8wks: Sep22-Nov14
10wks: Sep1-Nov28
12wks: Sep22-Dec12

12wks: Oct20-Jan9

8wks: Nov17- Jan9
10wks: Nov17- Jan16

Application Deadline

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Jun 30 / Jul 21

Aug 4 / Aug 18

Sep 1 / Sep 15

Sep 29

Enrollment Deadline

Jul 7 / Aug 4

Aug 18 / Sep 1

Sep 15 / Sep 29

Oct 13

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 - 2008 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

2780

2830

3160

3000

3310

3270

-

-

-

4400

6 weeks

2960

3030

3420

3230

3610

3570

-

-

-

4890

8 weeks

3310

3420

3950

3680

4220

4130

-

-

-

5960

12 weeks

3940

4100

4880

4490

5260

5160

5110

4730

5500

7780

1 semester

4710

4950

6130

5090

6280

6580

6260

5900

7260

10190

Academic
Year

Feb

8070

8000

11040

8930

12340

12850

12300

11090

13820

20310**

Sep

7180

7750

10570

8580

11760

12290

11620

10530

12940

20310**

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

BLCU Start Dates and Deadlines for 2008

Start Dates

Feb 20

Feb 24

Mar 26

Duration
&
Dates

1Sem: Feb20-Jul04

1Yr: Feb24-TBA

12wks: Mar26-Jun18

Application Deadline

Closed.

Closed.

Closed.

Enrollment Deadline

 

Start Dates

Jul 16

Aug 31

Sep 7

Duration
&
Dates

5wks: Jul16-Aug20

1Yr: Aug31-TBA

12wks: Sep7-Nov28
1Sem: Sep7-Jan16 (09)

Application Deadline

May 30

Jun 27

Jun 27

Enrollment Deadline

Jun 13

Jul 11

Jul 11

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