China Summer Programme

  "Traveling abroad is no longer just a nice thing to do; it's becoming more and more a central part of a student's educational experience." Michelle Obama 

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The China Summer Programme (CSP) is an exceptional opportunity for students of Wesley International Academy to travel internationally and become fully immersed Chinese language and culture through extended study at Beijing Language and Culture University. 

Students are in classes Monday-Friday morning and have afternoon activities that include community service, local school visits, painting and calligraphy, martial arts, cooking, and local field trips. Every evening, students have a 2-hour long study hall to complete assignments, improve their reading, writing, and speaking. They are able to work in groups for peer coaching. Each weekend the group travels outside of Beijing for weekend trips to historical sites and famous cities. CSP students are taught to be independent and resourceful in the classroom, as roommates, as group members, and as individuals. 

Summer 2021 

CSP is open to students who have completed MYP Years 1 and 2, Roughly 18 students are selected to participate each summer. Below is the application process, qualifications, requirements and timeline for Summer 2021. 

A) Qualifications:

- Applicants must currently maintain a passing grade in Chinese, with satisfactory conduct. 

- Applicants must be currently enrolled at Wesley International Academy as a 5th or 6th grader. 

B) Requirements:

- Completed Application of Interest

- A one-paged, typed essay, in English using the following criteria:

double-spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12 font, 350 words maximum

The essay must answer the following questions in detail:

Why are you interested in studying in China? What are you goals and expectations for the experience abroad? How do you think this opportunity will benefit you personally and academically? 

- Recommendation letters 

A completed recommendation form from one of the applicant's core classroom teachers. 

A completed recommendation form from the applicant's Chinese teacher.

C) Timeline:

Coming Soon!!

CSP Payment Schedule

Payment 1  $250 (deposit) TBD

Payment 2 $1250 TBD

Payment 3 $1000 TBD

Payment 4 $1000 TBD

Payment 5 $1000* TBD

The last payment in April may decrease due to fundraising from WIA CSP booster club.