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Shanghai Summer - Intensive Language
The program has been suspended for Summer 2022. To view our other study abroad programs for this summer, as well as details on our health & safety protocols, travel guidelines, refund policy, and more visit the Summer 2022 Study Abroad page.
$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid
Academics
Students in the program will complete 8 credits of Chinese language. Each week, you will engage in 12 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of private tutorials with Chinese language faculty. Chinese language courses are offered from beginning through advanced levels.
You can also take a 2-credit elective course, Understanding China.
Please note - Additional upper-level language courses will be made available for advanced students.
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/AS/HS 201 - Understanding China | Summer | English | 2 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN 102I - Chinese Language in Context: Novice Abroad II | Summer | English | 8 |
| CN 203I - Chinese Language in Context: Novice Abroad IV | Summer | Chinese | 8 |
| CN 301I - Chinese Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I | Summer | Chinese | 8 |
| CN 351I - Chinese Language in Context: Independent Abroad I | Summer | Chinese | 8 |
| CN 353I - Chinese Language in Context: Independent Abroad II | Summer | Chinese | 8 |
| CN 403I - Chinese Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad II | Summer | Chinese |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/AS/HS 201 - Understanding China | Summer | English | 2 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/AS/HS 201 - Understanding China | Summer | English | 2 |
Field Trips & Events
To complement classroom instruction, IES Abroad Shanghai arranges a three-day mobile learning field trip led by language instructors and Center staff to discover the magnificent monuments of Beijing’s capital. Contemplate Chinese history by visiting the Forbidden City followed by Tiananmen Square. Explore Beijing's ancient alleyways (called hutongs). You will also take a day trip to the Great Wall of China. In addition, there will be also an optional weekend excursions and cultural events offered.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Shanghai is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Orientation
Our orientation introduces you to the IES Abroad Shanghai staff, your fellow students, and the city of Shanghai.
Our Comprehensive Orientation & Re-Entry Experience (CORE™) begins at home with our virtual orientation to help you prepare for your IES Abroad experience. Orientation continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on academic and cultural adjustment. Basic language instruction and detailed information about housing, public transportation, culture, health and safety, and other important topics are also covered.
The Resident Assistant helps you adjust to the city and make the most of living in China. Noteworthy activities include a welcome banquet and a session on navigating Chinese culture.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Shanghai, it will feel like home.
Campus hotel- Live in a double room with an IES Abroad roommate in the Xitianyou Hotel on Donghua University campus in west Shanghai.
This option does not include a meal plan, but you can eat inexpensively in the campus cafeteria or at nearby restaurants.
Homestays – Homestays offer the ideal environment for learning about China and improving your Chinese. While living in a local home may require an initial adjustment period, our Chinese homestay families are eager to get to know you and share their ideas, language, and culture.
You have a private bedroom and are provided two meals a day by your host family (breakfast and dinner) five days a week while the program is in session.
PLEASE NOTE: Homestay opportunities are extremely limited.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Redefine the way you live and learn in Shanghai through our cultural activities, such as:
- Joining student clubs
- Volunteering for community service
- Watching professional soccer, baseball, and basketball teams
- Boating on the Huangpo River
- Visiting local museums and historic sites
Get to Know Your New City
Enjoy Local Festivals
Immerse yourself in Chinese customs and traditions at the Lantern Festival in the spring semester or the Shanghai Tourism Festival in the fall.
Eat & Shop in Xintiandi
Explore Xintiandi’s North and South Blocks, where the past meets present in this chic shopping and dining district.
Go on a Huangpu River Night Cruise
Take a boat ride around the Bund to see the beauty of Shanghai architecture in all its glory!
Visit Yuyuan Garden & City God Temple Bazaar
See the extensive Chinese garden with its classic architecture, beautiful sculptures and carvings, then walk the photogenic Nine-Bend Bridge that connects the two to shop and dine at the Bazaar.
Visit Shanghai Disneyland
It is a small world after all! Plan a trip to the famous Disney theme park, filled with attractions you know and love, and new ones, too.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2022 | $5,140 | $1,100 | $135 |
$6,375 |
Scholarships & Aid
Featured Scholarships
Summer Need-Based Financial Aid
Open to students who apply to and attend an IES Abroad or IES Internships summer program.
Criteria reviewed to determine award:
- Level of financial need as determined from infromation provided on the application. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.
- IES Abroad program location.
- IES Abroad membership status of home campus
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid
Our Center
While in Shanghai, we want to ensure that you have every opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences. That's why our IES Abroad Shanghai Center is committed to providing outstanding academic and student support services. We take care of the details, so you can soak up every moment of your Shanghai experience.
The Shanghai Center is currently located in the Yan'an Road Campus of Donghua Unviersity in the heart of central Shanghai.* You can easily access all parts of the city from the Center, via Shanghai's extensive subway and bus system.
Our Center is your connection point for all things IES Abroad:
- Meet up with new friends from other IES Abroad programs.
- Work on projects or homework in the library and study space
- Enjoy your orientation sessions or attend the fun cultural activities with other students.
- Meet with staff in their offices to ask questions, discuss academics, or just say hello!
Other features include: WiFi and printing facilities
Our Staff
Lihong Yang
Assistant Director
Director/CoordinatorLihong Yang
Assistant Director, IES Abroad Shanghai
Ms. Lihong Yang has been working in the field of international education for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in helping young adults achieve their success while they study abroad.
Prior to joining in IES Abroad in 2012, Lihong had worked for Council on International Educational Exchange for 12 years. Lihong is currently the assistant director at IES Abroad Shanghai center, mainly responsible for center daily operation, managing the customized programs and supervising internship program and student affairs issues. In addition, she serves as the regional expert for Student Affairs in Asia-Pacific region.
Originally from the vibrant city of Shanghai, Lihong is a great resource for information on historical and cultural sites throughout China. Lihong has a bachelor degree from Xiamen University and a master degree in Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong.
IES Abroad Shanghai Staff
Yun Ge
Program Assistant
Han Shuo
Academic and Chinese Language Coordinator
Health & Safety
With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter what time zone you’re in.
In response to COVID-19, enhanced safety guidelines will be implemented this year—such as social distancing and personal protective equipment (PPE) in on-site classes, in-country field trips and travel only, and apartment or residence hall housing (no homestays) that ensures proper space should self-quarantining be necessary.
How We Support You
We plan for "what if" so that you don't have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.
Learn more about the support you can expect to receive on our programs, including:
- International health insurance through CISI in the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional
- 24/7 emergency support whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city
- Location-specific health and safety information presented at orienation by on-site staff
- TripTracker system allowing you to share independent travel plans in case you need to be contacted swiftly in a crisis
- A mandatory cell phone policy so that you can be contacted locally and receive any emergency updates via call or text
- Crisis drills so that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise
- And more!
Health & Safety Resources
You safety begins with being accurately informed from the moment you're considering study abroad through to the day you return home.
Take note of ways you can maintain your health and stay safe abroad while reviewing our resources, including:
- IES Abroad MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management
- Study Abroad Safety Tips for Traveling
- IES Abroad Student Blogs on Safety and Mental Health
- And more!
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