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

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.

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 program.

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

Intermediate: Reading, Intensive Reading, Oral Chinese, Composition, Intermediate Listening Comprehension, General Contemporary Chinese Grammar, China Today

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.
• All levels offered: Beginner -B1, B2, B3, B4 & B5
  Intermediate – I1, I2, I3, I4, I5
  Advanced -A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
• Practical, concise and up-to-date materials are used

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:

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
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)
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
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.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides free airport arrival-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. 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
• Textbooks
• Certificate and transcripts
• Accommodation
• Allied Gateway Real Life Chinese Instruction
• Airport arrival-pick-up
• Orientation package
• Map of Guangzhou and China
• Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
• Mobile card & pre-paid card (optional)
• Map of campus and the surrounding area
• Guangzhou metro map (connecting to the university)
• English/Chinese menu
• 24-hour/7-day Allied Gateway emergency contact card
• Mailing address in both English & Chinese
• Survival Chinese booklet
• Orientation on campus and the surrounding area
• Bank account setting-up
• Mobile purchasing
• Visa obtaining support
• Money exchange assistance
• Assistance with travel arrangements
• 24-hours/7-days emergency support
• On-site on going assistance from Allied Gateway