Hong Kong, dominated by a jungle of spectacular skyscrapers and busy port, is a world capital of business and trade. The busy streets are filled with people and one of the best-known neighborhoods is actually floating on water. Aberdeen is home to thousands of junks and sampans (boats) used for both businesses and homes.

Tourists gather here to sample Hong Kong's famous cuisine on one of the many floating restaurants. Hong Kong Island really started to develop quickly about 150 years ago when Hong Kong became a British territory. Kowloon was a village when the bustle of British imperial rule started spilling settlement across the water and onto this peninsula off mainland China. Kowloon is home to a popular space and science center, a cultural village and the harbor promenade.

Hong Kong is an exciting and unique city. With all the modern sophistication of the 20th Century, Hong Kong is enriched by the colorful traditions of the ancient Chinese Culture. It is the unique way in which these traditions coexist in this spectacular city that makes it such an interesting place for travelers to visit.

With 150 years of British colonial influence woven into 5,000 years of Chinese culture, Hong Kong is a city of contrasts, in everything from food and medicine to art and architecture. Wherever you're living, you will find yourself surrounded by the wonder that is Hong Kong. It is hard not to be in awe of the soaring skyscrapers and the stunning architecture, which are illuminated at night by the hundreds of colorful lights and signs which overlook the bustling streets.

There is so much to see and do in Hong Kong and there are numerous opportunities for sightseeing and shopping experiences to suit every passion and budget. The question is not what is available, but what do you feel like doing? An adventure to remote islands with century-old Chinese traditions, a breathtaking hike over rolling green hills to stunning white beaches, a trek to charming Chinese fishing villages or a fascinating city tour of art, history and modern museums, are all within the visitor's reach.

For the more adventurous traveler, Hong Kong is one of the easiest cities in which to get around. With an extensive transportation system that will satisfy any visitor, you can create a fascinating itinerary for your spare time on weekends or after lessons are over for the day. Take the "underground" wherever you need to go, a ferry to an outlying island or one of the inexpensive taxis to a great little restaurant that has been recommended to you by one of your classmates.

Probably most famous for its unbeatable variety of merchandise and value, Hong Kong has every type of shopping available, from the open-air markets, street side vendors and cool glitzy shopping malls to choose from. If food is your greatest passion, you will be able to satisfy your taste buds as Hong Kong has the greatest number of eating establishments per capita in the world. With such a variety of the world's finest cuisine, you can cruise the culinary world without ever leaving Hong Kong!

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad. Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

Hong Kong International Airport is located at Chek Lap Kok, 34km Northwest of Hong Kong Island. The airport has good connections to the city.
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Excursions to the New Territories
Trips to the many small islands
Sung Dynasty Village
Tsimshatsui and a space museum
The harbor and magnificent skyline
Ride in a junk
The Peak, take a tram to the 'top'
The night markets
Ocean Park
The floating restaurants
Chinese temples
Fishing villages and much more
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Our school is a leading language school in Hong Kong, specializing in Cantonese and Mandarin learning. program.

Located in the Wan Chai area of Hong Kong Island, the school is close to the Admiralty and offers a variety of restaurants, movie theaters and shopping centers.

Johnston Road and Queen's Road East are the two major streets in the area, but the streets and little alleys in between are by far the most intriguing. Export clothing shops line the streets of Johnston Road and Luard Road and are by far, some of the best values in Hong Kong. The nearest subway station is MTR station Exit A3.

The school is a modern building (3000 SQ feet) with 7 classrooms, a language laboratory equipped with audio and visual aids to facilitate language training.

The school also has a small café area; social area where students gather between breaks for refreshments and is close to all amenities.

The school has more than 50 Cantonese and Mandarin teachers who bring years of experience and all are native speakers, either born in Hong Kong or Guangdong in the cases of the Cantonese teachers.

Classes are small with a strict maximum of 7 to a class; average 5 to ensure that each student receives the maximum of individual attention.
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Short Term Program: 3 Lessons daily (15 lessons per week).Cantonese or Mandarin. Programs are 2 weeks in length, morning or afternoon classes, 2 hours class time + 1 hour lab time daily.

Crash Program: 6 Lessons daily (30 lessons per week).Cantonese or Mandarin. Programs are 4 weeks in length, 4 hours class time + 2 hour lab time daily.

Intensive Program: 3 Lessons daily (15 lessons per week).Cantonese or Mandarin. Programs are 8 weeks in length, morning or afternoon classes, 2 hours class time + 1 hour lab time daily. Note: This course can be upgraded to super-intensive by adding an additional 3 more lessons daily, upgrading to 6 lessons daily.

When choosing the standard or Intensive program, you can request lessons either in the morning or afternoon, when attending the supper Intensive program, you will attend both sessions.

Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program. Class size is maximum 7, the average is 5 students per class.For more information please see Prices and Start Dates.

Each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning of the course (unless a complete beginner), to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class.

Lessons are usually held in the mornings, starting 9:30am -12:20pm and 2:00pm - 4:50pm. Each program has class time and language lab time built into the program. Students are expect to do some homework and tests when required.

The text material is included in the program and is designed by the school, each language session is divided into 3 sub-sessions.

1st) Sub-session is a teaching session, a native instructor who can speak fluent English will teach new words.
2nd) Sub-session is a conversational session, a native instructor who can't speak English will drill what students have learnt in the previous session.
3rd) Sub-session is to listen to the cassette tapes at the language lab, to ensure the accuracy in pronunciation. Each student takes a placement test upon arrival.

After classes are over for the day, you have plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life. Cultural and social activities allow you to make new friends among your new international classmates, experience cultural and social activities together, and also practice your new language skills in real life situations. Our school does NOT organize cultural activities, however the can help you arrange them and many students normally socialize after class and arrange their own excursions.

At the weekend many students can arrange to take excursions to local cities or local places of interest. If you are interested in sight-seeing by yourself or with other class mates, our school staff are more than willing to assist you with any questions you may have and help you book local travel or excursions.

NOTES: Private lessons and additional options can be added to any program, lessons normally last 50 minutes in length and you will be studying with international students from around the world. Lessons run from Monday - Friday, you will be expected to arrive early on the first Monday morning to take a placement test and orientation meeting. During class only the local language will be spoken, the emphasis is to speak and think in the new language, a language proficiency certificate is available at the end of the program. The school is closed on all public holidays. Please see the program info and resource links, for additional information or please contact us.
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A selection of hotels or alternative accommodation is available,

Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country.

All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 10 to 25 minutes away.

Students have access to all living areas in the house and in most cases, will be expected to share the bathroom. All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however we suggest you bring your own towels. If your family does not provide a laundry service, they may allow you to use the laundry facilities for a small additional charge.

Staying in a family is a truly wonderful experience and many students make lifetime friends with their host family. However, you should also have realistic expectations and recognize that an element of flexibility is required to adjust to the local customs and way of life. Your host family may not have the same comforts as your own home but you will always be treated as a guest and free to come and go as you wish.

NOTES: The Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included in the program price. All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat.. Our families are diverse with young couples without children, couples with children (of all age groups) and older couples with grown children who are no longer at home.
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"The lessons were great fun we worked on one structured lesson using text and on free lesson where we discussed matters of interest. The lessons were humorous, relaxed and full of information. The teachers were able to communicate freely and were provide good value for money. The only down side was we were used to the Sidney Lau system for tones (the school is using Yale system), but this was a minor matter."
Mike

"The teachers are very committed and professional. And very importantly, they are accommodating to my needs, such as flexible teaching schedules, teaching materials etc."
Maria Chen Li Chian

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