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 are included in the total program fees.

Information, Advice & Assistance in China
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 (ACLS) classrooms. A shuttle service runs regularly from the WLE Center to the University 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 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 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 Shanghai Map (English & Chinese), Dictionary (updated and easy to use), Shanghai Guidebook, Chinese-English reference menu, Telephone Card (50rmb), Discount Card, and monthly publications such as Time Out Shanghai.

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', Shanghai's Entertainment Card. The card offers discounts with over 150 participating restaurants, hotels and entertainment places around Shanghai.

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 Beijing, 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 Study - 2008 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

595

1010

870

1285

1170

1730

1320

1880

1390

2100

1940

3190

3885

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

1175

1520

1755

2100

2280

2745

2575

3035

2775

3350

3880

4920

7760


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
$32 / day

Single room
2BR Apt
$220
a week

Single room
3BR Apt
$189
a week

1 BR Apt
$294
a  week

Single
Shortstay
$66 / day
Longstay
$59 / day

4 weeks

28

505

950

645

1175

895

*

*

*

2100

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

Mar

322

4830

9015

5795

10950

10305

10120

8695

13525

20930

Sep

308

4620

8625

5545

10470

9855

9680

8315

12935

20020


Start Dates 2008

Jan7
Feb18
Mar 3 & 19 & 31
Apr14 & 28
May12 & 26
Jun 9 & 23
Jul 7 & 21
Aug 4 & Aug 18
Sep 1 & 22
Oct 6 & 20
Nov 3 & 17
Dec 1 & 15 & 29

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 Apt

Hotel

Double
Share

Single

Double
Share

Single

Single HB

Single room
2BR Apt

Single room
3BR Apt

1 BR Apt

Single

4 weeks

2660

3010

2830

3170

3100

*

*

*

4240

4 weeks Intensive

3010

3350

3180

3510

3450

*

*

*

4590

6 weeks

3080

3580

3350

3820

3760

*

*

*

5440

6 weeks Intensive

3380

3920

3670

4180

4100

*

*

*

5770

8 weeks

3630

4310

3950

4640

4530

*

*

*

6850

8 weeks Intensive

4090

4770

4420

5110

4990

*

*

*

7310

10 weeks

4140

4950

4550

5370

5130

*

*

*

7910

10 weeks Intensive

4560

5390

4970

5780

5750

*

*

*

8400

12 weeks

4580

5570

5080

6070

5940

5870

5380

6370

9240

12 weeks Intensive

5160

6150

5670

6640

6510

6440

5970

6940

9820

1 semester

5660

7160

5850

7340

7720

7320

6870

8590

12300

1 semester Int

6810

8310

7000

8500

8880

8480

8020

9750

13460

Academic
Year

Feb

10650

14510

10960

15290

15910

15210

13700

17150

25350 **

Mar

11400

15110

11630

15820

16470

15700

14230

17500

25350 **

Sep

10350

13910

10500

14530

15200

14360

12970

16020

25350 **

Intensive

12450

16010

12600

16630

17300

16460

15070

18120

27450 **


ACLS Start Dates and Deadlines for 2008
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

Jan 7

Feb 18

Mar 3 / Mar 17/ Mar 31*

Apr 14 / Apr 28*

May 12 / May 26*

Jun 9 / Jun 23

Duration
&
Dates

4wks:Jan7-Feb1

4wks: Feb18-Mar14
4wksInt: Feb18-Mar14
6wks: Feb18-Mar28
6wksInt: Feb18-Mar28
8wks: Feb18-Apr11
8wksInt: Feb18-Apr11
10wks: Feb18-Apr25
10wksInt: Feb18-Apr25
12wks: Feb18-May9
12wksInt: Feb18-May9
1Sem: Feb18-Jul4
1SemInt: Feb18-Jul4
1yr: Feb18-Jan16(2009)

4wks: Mar3-Mar28
4wks Int: Mar3-Mar28
6wks: : Mar3-Apr11
6wksInt: Mar3-Apr11
8wks: Mar3-Apr25
8wks Int: Mar3-Apr25
10wks: Mar3-May9
10wks Int: Mar3-May9
12wks: Mar3-May23
12wks Int: Mar3-May23
1Sem: Mar3-Jul18
1Yr: Mar3-Jan16

4wks: Apr14 - May9
4wksInt: Apr14 - May9
6wks: Apr14-May23
6wksInt: Apr14-May23
8wks: Apr14-Jun6
8wksInt: Apr14-Jun6
10wks: Apr14-Jun20
10wksInt: Apr14-Jun20
12wks: Apr14-Jul4
12wksInt: Apr14-Jul4
1Sem: Apr14-Aug29

4wks: May12-Jun6
4wksInt: May12- Jun6
6wks: May12-Jun20
6wksInt: May12-Jun20
8wks: May12-Jul4
8wksInt: May12-Jul4
10wks: May12-Jul18
10wksInt: May12-Jul18
12wks: May12-Aug1
12wksInt: May12-Aug1

4wks: Jun9- Jul4
4wksInt: Jun9- Jul4
6wks: Jun9- Jul18
6wksInt: Jun9- Jul18
8wks: Jun9- Aug1
8wksInt: Jun9- Aug1
10wks: Jun9- Aug15
10wksInt: Jun9- Aug15
12wks: Jun9-Aug29
12wksInt: Jun9-Aug29

4wks: Mar17-Apr11
4wks Int: Mar17-Apr11
6wks: : Mar17-Apr25
6wksInt: Mar17-Apr25
8wks: Mar17-May9
8wks Int: Mar17-May9
10wks: Mar17-May23
10wks Int: Mar17-May23
12wks: Mar17-Jun6
12wks Int: Mar17-Jun6
1Sem: Mar17-Aug1
1Yr: Mar17-Jan16

4wks: Apr28-May23
4wksInt: Apr28-May23
6wks: Apr28-Jun6
6wksInt: Apr28-Jun6
8wks: Apr28-Jun20
8wksInt: Apr28-Jun20
10wks: Apr28-Jul4
10wksInt: Apr28-Jul4
12wks: Apr28-Jul18
12wksInt: Apr28-Jul18

4wks: May26-Jun20
4wksInt: May26- Jun20
6wks: May26- Jul4
6wksInt: May26- Jul4
8wks: May26- Jul18
8wksInt: May26- Jul18
10wks: May26- Aug1
10wksInt: May26- Aug1
12wks: May26- Aug15
12wksInt: May26- Aug15

4wks: Jun23- Jul18
4wksInt: Jun23- Jul18
6wks: Jun23- Aug1
6wksInt: Jun23- Aug1
8wks: Jun23- Aug15
8wksInt: Jun23- Aug15
10wks: Jun23- Aug29
10wksInt: Jun23- Aug29

4wks: Mar31-Apr25
4wks Int: Mar31-Apr25
6wks: Mar31-May9
6wksInt: Mar31-May9
8wks: Mar31-May23
8wks Int: Mar31-May23
10wks: Mar31-Jun6
10wks Int: Mar31-May23
12wks: Mar31-Jun20
12wks Int: Mar31-Jun20
1Sem: Mar31-Aug15

Application Deadline

Closed.

Closed.

Closed.

Closed.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Enrollment Deadline

 

Start Dates

Jul 7 / Jul 21

Aug 4 / Aug 18

Sep 1 / Sep 22

Oct 6 / Oct 20*

nov 3 / Nov 17*

Dec 1 / Dec 15*/ Dec 29*

Duration
&
Dates

4wks: Jul7- Aug1
4wksInt: Jul7- Aug1
6wks: Jul7- Aug15
6wksInt: Jul7- Aug15
8wks: Jul7- Aug29
8wksInt: Jul7- Aug29

4wks:Aug4-Aug29
4wksInt:Aug4-Aug29
6wks:Aug4-Sep12
6wksInt:Aug4-Sep12
8wks:Aug4-Sep26
8wksInt:Aug4-Sep26

4wks: Sep1-Sep26
4wksInt: Sep1- Sep26
6wks: Sep1-Oct10
6wksInt: Sep1-Oct10
8wks: Sep1-Oct24
8wksInt: Sep1-Oct24
10wks: Sep1-Nov7
10wksInt: Sep1-Nov7
12wks: Sep1-Nov21
12wksInt: Sep1-Nov21
1Sem: Sep1-Jan16
1SemInt: Sep1-Jan16
1yr: Sep1-Jul3
1yr Int: Sep1-Jul3

4wks: Oct6-Oct31
4wksInt: Oct6- Oct31
6wks: Oct6- Nov14
6wksInt: Oct6- Nov14
8wks: Oct6- Nov28
8wksInt: Oct6- Nov28
10wks: Oct6- Dec12
10wksInt: Oct6- Dec12
12wks: Oct6-Dec26
12wksInt: Oct6- Dec26

4wks: Nov3- Nov28
4wksInt: Nov3- Nov28
6wks: Nov3- Dec12
6wksInt: Nov3- Dec12
8wks: Nov3- Dec26
8wksInt: Nov3- Dec26
10wks: Nov3- Jan9
10wksInt: Nov3- Jan9
12wks: Nov3-Jan23
12wksInt: Nov3- Jan23

4wks: Dec1- Dec26
4wksInt: Dec1- Dec26
6wks: Dec1- Jan9
6wksInt: Dec1- Jan9
8wks: Dec1- Jan23
8wksInt: Dec1- Jan23

4wks:Jul21- Aug15
4wksInt:Jul21- Aug15
6wks: Jul21- Aug29
6wksInt: Jul21- Aug29

4wks:Aug18-Sep12
4wksInt:Aug18-Sep12
6wks:Aug18-Sep26
6wksInt:Aug18-Sep26
8wks:Aug18-Oct10
8wksInt:Aug18-Oct10

4wks: Sep22-Oct17
4wksInt: Sep22- Oct17
6wks: Sep22-Oct31
6wksInt: Sep22-Oct31
8wks: Sep22-Nov14
8wksInt: Sep22-Nov14
10wks: Sep1-Nov28
10wksInt: Sep1- Nov28
12wks: Sep22-Dec12
12wksInt: Sep22-Dec12

4wks: Oct20- Nov14
4wksInt: Oct20- Nov14
6wks: Oct20- Nov28
6wksInt: Oct20- Nov28
8wks: Oct20- Dec12
8wksInt: Oct20- Dec12
10wks: Oct20- Dec26
10wksInt: Oct20- Dec26
12wks: Oct20-Jan9
12wksInt: Oct20- Jan9

4wks: Nov17- Dec12
4wksInt: Nov17- Dec12
6wks: Nov17- Dec26
6wksInt: Nov17- Dec26
8wks: Nov17- Jan9
8wksInt: Nov17- Jan9
10wks: Nov17- Jan16
10wksInt: Nov17- Jan16

4wks: Dec15- Jan9
4wksInt: Dec15- Jan9
6wks: Dec15- Jan23
6wksInt: Dec15- Jan23

4wks: Dec29- Jan23
4wksInt: Dec29- Jan23

Application Deadline

Extended, please
contact WLE.

Jun 2 / Jun 16

Jun 30 / Jul 21

Aug 4 / Aug 18

Sep 1 / Sep 15

Sep 29 / Oct 13 / Oct 27

Enrollment Deadline

Jun 16 / Jun 30

Jul 7 / Aug 4

Aug 18 / Sep 1

Sep 15 / Sep 29

Oct 13 / Oct 27 / Nov 10


* Courses starting these dates require "Beginner Level" Chinese or higher

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



   Option 2. Fudan University - 2008 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

1790

2030

2300

2160

2430

2370

*

*

*

3270

5 weeks

1920

2170

2510

2340

2680

2660

*

*

*

3790

6 weeks

2250

2330

2730

2540

2920

2870

*

*

*

4190

12 weeks

3240

3400

4170

3790

4570

4470

4420

4030

4810

7080

12 weeks Intensive

3710

3860

4630

4250

5030

4920

4870

4490

5260

7540

1 semester

4020

4250

5440

4400

5580

5870

5560

5200

6570

9500

1 semester Intensive

4920

5160

6350

5310

6500

6790

6480

6110

7480

10420

Academic Year

Feb 

7380

8000

11040

8240

11660

12150

11600

10400

13130

19610**

Sep

7180

7750

10570

7880

11060

11590

10920

9820

12230

19610**

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



Accommodation Options

Student Residence (Studio / Room)
The residence is located right next to the WLE office, student center and classrooms. It is approximately 10 minutes away from the Language University.
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 Fudan 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
Live in a spacious and fully furnished apartment with modern furniture and facilities. Share an apartment with other students comprising of 2 or 3 bedrooms, a living and dining room, bathroom and kitchen. The common living room has a lounge, TV (cable), DVD, Internet access and telephone. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair, and storage area for clothes and personal belongings. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave and cooking utensils. Single room occupancy is provided.

Private Apartment
Live in a spacious and fully furnished private apartment with modern furniture and facilities. Some apartment compounds have swimming pool and tennis court facilities. Each fully furnished apartment has one bedroom, a living and dining room, bathroom and kitchen. The living room has a lounge, TV (cable), DVD, Internet access and telephone. The bedroom has a bed, desk, chair, and storage area for clothes and personal belongings. The kitchen