CET Beijing
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. 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
- Weekly excursions, Traveling Seminar, and more
- Capital Normal University (CNU) volunteers help students with all things related to navigating life in China and lead excursions around Beijing
- No language prerequisite for the fall, spring and summer terms
- The 5-week Janterm is a perfect warm up to any spring China program. It is open to students with at least 2-3 previous semesters of Chinese.
Visit the CET website to apply and learn more about this program.
Academic Program
CET's Beijing program consists of a total of 17 credits (equivalent to 4.25 Pomona credits).
Students enroll in a comprehensive Chinese language course at the Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced levels (17 U.S. semester credits for Novice and Intermediate; 14 credits for Advanced Low; and 11 credits for Advanced and Advanced High). Students at the Advanced and Advanced High levels also take a 3-credit Classical Chinese course. Students at all Advanced levels also select a Chinese-taught elective course.
Living Arrangements
On-campus dormitory arranged by CET. Students share a room with a Chinese student in proximity to other CET students and roommates. Dormitories have ensuite bathrooms, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, A/C, linens, and basic furnishings. The dormitories are near budget-friendly campus cafeterias and neighborhood restaurants. Pomona provides a meal allowance.
Number of Students
CET enrolls approximately 14-20 students per semester.
Host Institutions
CET Academic Programs
Capital Normal University
Faculty Liaison
Feng Xiao
Eligibility
- Completion of two college semesters of Chinese language instruction (Chinese 1b), or the equivalent.
Students are expected to complete a Chinese language course the semester prior to the term abroad.
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