Mission
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Program aims to be the most effective way to learn Chinese. Our mission is to enable program participants to communicate fluently in real life situations in Chinese with solid Chinese knowledge after one year's training.

For details of the application schedule, special bonus plan and the program fee, please click here.

About the University
Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, is the leading university in China. It is a comprehensive university providing higher education for studies in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine, technology and management. The university started the 1st training program of teaching for Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) in South China in early 1980 and the 1st test center of Chinese Language Proficiency (H.S.K) was established in early 90s in South China. The number of students studying Chinese enrolled at the university maintains at around 700 each year.

Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Program consists of three parts: University Class Training, Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction and Extra Curriculum Activities. The University Class Training integrates all different skills of the language: phonetics, speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction is held every two weeks exclusively to Allied Gateway participants. Instructions occur in real life settings with one subject in each section. Subjects include eating, transportation, theatre, shopping, job hunting, seeing a doctor etc. Extra Curriculum Activities includes cultural workshops, weekend sightseeing, electives and social activities.

The program allows you to immerse yourself in real life experiences that require you to utilize and develop your Mandarin communication skills through authentic daily practice and activities.

Curriculum
Classes are divided into 3 basic levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Under each level, there are 5 sub-levels so that each student can be placed at the perfect learning environment that suits you the most. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment at the university.

Curriculums are designed to meet the needs of each proficiency level to ensure you progress rapidly and able to communicate in Chinese in a more effective and efficient manner.

*Electives including calligraphy, Chinese painting, business Chinese are free to enroll with the university.

Main Courses:
Beginner: Phonetics, Chinese character structure, speaking and listening comprehension, character writing and introductory Chinese reading

Intermediate: Reading, Intensive Reading, Oral Chinese, Composition, Intermediate Listening Comprehension

Advanced: Advanced Chinese, Audio-visual Chinese and Chinese Speaking, Advanced Chinese Extensive Reading, Advanced Spoken Chinese, Survey of Literature, Applied Writing, An Introduction to Chinese Culture, Modern Chinese Vocabulary, Modern Chinese Grammar, Modern Chinese Rhetoric, Business Chinese, Chinese Movies.

• All the classes integrate all the different skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary.

Focuses and objectives

Placement Test
Classes are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced with 5 sub-levels under each level. An overall placement test including reading, writing, speaking and listening is carried out at the beginning of the program in order to place you in the most suitable environment. Total beginners don’t need to take the test. Participants who show an unbalanced development in various skills may choose courses across grades accordingly. Allied Gateway may assist you in this. All levels offered:

Pengyou (friends) Exchange Program
In order to grasp the second language you are learning, it's crucial to practice the language as much as you can. To create the language environment and encourage participants to involve locals in deeper interaction in Chinese, Allied Gateway will arrange a local Chinese friend based on age, sex and interests for participants. Not only it's one of the best ways to enhance your listening and speaking skills, but also an effective way to obtain the most updated and common-used language. In addition, it helps participants have a better understanding of the Chinese culture and society through the interaction.

Extra Curriculum Activities
Allied Gateway organizes a large variety of activities for program participants to improve your language competence and understanding of Chinese culture. Activities include language and culture oriented electives, weekend sightseeing, cultural workshops, and monthly excursions out of Guangzhou.

For details about the activities, please click here.

Travel Arrangements
Allied Gateway organizes trips out of Guangzhou every month. Participants can sign up for yourself and your friends. Popular trip destinations include: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yangshuo, Phoenix Ancient City, Zhaoqing, Shaoguan and Shenzhen at discounted prices. Two-way transportation by train, accommodation at 3-star hotel, meals and all the admission costs to attractions and local transportation are included. A staff from Allied Gateway and an English speaking tour guide will accompany you through the tour.

In addition, Allied Gateway staff will help you with your own trip plan as well such as hotel arrangements and transportation booking when needed.

For details of the Travel Arrangements, please click here.

Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out now and then to test the progress made by students. In the middle of the program, a middle exam will be conducted and a final one at the end of the program. Participants will receive official diplomas and certificates including transcripts at the end of the Program.

Accommodation
Allied Gateway offers a variety of accommodation options to Program Participants. All accommodations are selected carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected. Accommodation options include:
Campus Budget Double
Live on campus at foreign students dormitory. The room is furnished with telephone, air-conditioner, bed, desk, lamp with private bathroom. Public laundry is on the 1st floor.
Campus Standard (Double/Single)
Live on campus at foreign students dormitory. Single and double standard room available. All the rooms are furnished with TV, bed, telephone, desk, chair, lamp, private bathroom and air-conditioning. There are communal kitchen and laundry room on each floor.
Western Apartment
1. Private Apartment
Located close to the university, the apartment complex is modern and friendly. Comprised of one bedroom, one living room with dinning area, kitchen and bathroom, the apartment offers you a spacious and western living environment. All the apartments are fully furnished with TV, DVD, sofa, tea table, telephone, dinning table and chairs, study desk, beds and wardrobes and air-conditioning. Broadband internet access is provided. The kitchen has a microwave, stove, refrigerator, hot water machine and basic cooking utensils.
2. Private 2-Bedroom Apartment
Same conditions as private apartment, what is different is that there are two bedrooms in the apartment. The extra room can be used as a study or guest room when you have friends or family member visit you.
Homestay
Live with a local family. You will have your own room, with closet, bed, airconditioner and desk. Public shared facilities include kitchen, sitting room and bathroom. Breakfast & dinner is included.
Homestay Exchange
In addition to the conditions provided the same as homestay, you are oblidged to exchange in English with the house owner for one hour per day.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides airport pick-up service to Program Participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date 2 weeks before your program starts. Airport drop-off service is offered to participants at the end of the program. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

What Is Included

• Tuition and university application
• Textbooks
• Certificate and transcripts
• Accommodation
• University registration
• Allied Gateway Real Life Chinese Instruction
• Allied Gateway Chinese Only Weekend Camp (optional)
• Weekend sightseeing excursions, cultural workshops, social activities and electives
• Airport pick-up/drop off
• Pre-departure package
• Lonely Planet’s China Guide
• Lonely Plant’s Chinese Phrase Book
• Suggested Packing List
• Orientation package
• RMB30 phone card to call home
• Map of Guangzhou and China
• Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
• Mobile card & pre-paid card (optional)
• Map of university and the surrounding area
• Activities calendar
• Guangzhou metro map (connecting to the university)
• English/Chinese menu
• 24-hour/7-day Allied Gateway emergency contact card
• One box of your personal name card with both English and Chinese info
• Mailing address in both English & Chinese
• Survival Chinese booklet
• Orientation on campus and the surrounding area
• Welcome/farewell dinner
• Bank account setting-up
• Mobile purchasing
• Visa obtaining support
• Money exchange assistance
• Assistance with travel arrangements
• 24-hours/7-days emergency support
• Chinese Language Exchange Program
• On-site on going assistance from Allied Gateway