Beijing, literally, "Northern Capital", is the capital city of China and home to more than 14 million people. Beijing is China’s political, cultural, and financial planning center. In terms of importance, Beijing far surpasses all other cities in China, with Shanghai its only competition. The whole country supposedly runs on Beijing time and is supposed to speak the Beijing dialect. From here the Chinese Communist Party rules over its enormous empire. It is also the educational epicenter of China, with many of the best universities in the country dotted around the city. Consequently, This is also where the overwhelming majority of foreign students choose to live and study. And, as everyone knows, Beijing will be host for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Naturally, Beijing has some of the most superb examples of Chinese architecture. No other place in China offers such a large number of old and ancient buildings as Beijing. On top of that, Beijing is one of the most convenient starting points for visiting The Great Wall.

As befits a capital city, Beijing is also a travel hub for both international and domestic destinations. Planes, Trains, and long distance buses converge here from the far reaches of China and all around the world.

Beijing has come a long way from the dusty communist capital of the seventies and eighties to a modern city with the usual high rising buildings and shopping malls. Modern China can be seen all around Beijing. The city is always growing and evolving, new buildings are constantly being built, the subway is forever expanding and the people are always on the move. Beijing is a true metropolis with every modern convenience one could hope for.

The nightlife and restaurant offerings continue to surprise new arrivals. There are numerous bars and clubs which cater for all tastes. Locals and the foreigners can be seen partying together like in no other Chinese city. The number of bars and clubs are too many to list with more being built all the time. As for restaurants, every cuisine imaginable is well represented, with numerous foreign restaurants and an uncountable number of Chinese restaurants serving food from all regions of the world.

For all of these reasons and more, Beijing is also where China Study Abroad has chosen to locate its head office. We are conveniently situated in the University district of Haidian.

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Accommodation

At CSA we know that people often have very different needs when it comes to housing and that is why we offer more choices than any other study abroad program in China. In addition to three different apartment options, we also arrange homestays, long-term hotel residences, University dorms, and also the option of sharing an apartment with young, professional Chinese roommates for those who wish to quickly increase their language proficiency through immersion, but who do not wish to stay with a Chinese family.

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China Made Easy

Contact CSA and discover how true our motto really is. Using our website you can apply, pay, and receive notification of acceptance and approval all in a matter of days and without the need to fax or mail a single document. You provide your information and choice of University and accommodation and we do the rest. We will also help you through every step of the visa application process. In addition we assign every applicant a Program Advisor who is there to answer any pre-departure questions or concerns you might have. And once you arrive in China our service doesn't stop like some other study abroad programs. From airport pick-up until the moment you return home we continue to assist you with any problems you may encounter. We also provide you with an instant network of contacts and social events to quickly immerse you in Chinese culture and make sure you have an enjoyable experience that you will never forget.

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About Us

China Study Abroad works with China's top Universities to offer unique and rewarding courses in Mandarin Chinese throughout the year. In addition to language classes, China Study Abroad (CSA) arranges housing, provides additional tutoring, offers free guided tours around Beijing and China, and schedules regular events to help you meet native speakers and facilitate your transition into China's culture and way of life. And we do this at the lowest prices available -China Study Abroad is the lowest priced, all-inclusive study abroad program in China, Guaranteed.

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