In response to the rapid development of China's economy due to the reforms policy, World Trade Organization (WTO) and the upcoming 2008 Olympics, Mandarin is becoming the 2nd universal language. A lot of people from around the world are going to China just to study the language itself. The usual reason people answer on why they study mandarin is that you would have more opportunities with regards to finding a job since most companies now do prioritize people who knows how to speak mandarin.

Getting into China is difficult especially when you do not know how to speak the language. I suggest that you find an institute or agency that would help you through your visa documents in getting into the country and has knowledge on well-known universities offering Chinese Language Programs. It would make everything easier, less hassle on your part because they will be the one to process all necessary documents that a student needs to get admitted at a university and they can suggest places on where you will be staying when you get to China.

International Students' Center is an institute that I know that may help people that are interested in studying mandarin in Beijing, China. They have had considerable experience catering to foreign students needs. They also have friendly English speaking staffs that are ready to answer all your questions by phone or by e-mail. They offer packages at a very reasonable price for both language programs and living facilities.

Here are some programs that they offer: Chinese Language Program - the program is designed to immerse with Chinese culture in the course of language learning. With this program, they have set a flexible time that would suit to student's needs from 2 weeks to 4 years. In this program, students would learn how to converse using mandarin as well as reading and writing. Business Program - it is a short intensive course providing an insight into the country's current dynamic business practices and economy. Students with high proficiency level in Chinese would acquire a comprehensive knowledge of modern Chinese's economic environment. The course is offered in English by professors from the top universities in Beijing with extensive experience in their fields of expertise. Aside from the lectures given by the professors, students will also be having an on-site study trips and will be offered an insight into business operations of a variety of foreign companies in China. Martial Arts Program - experience the Authentic Chinese Martial Arts such as ChangQuan, TaiJiQuan, and SanDa with certified Wushu Masters in Beijing. The Training would not only for students to familiarize it but also master the techniques in each move. Each program already includes Airport Pickup, Accommodation, Visa Support Documents, Placement Tests and Core Language Courses and more. For the accommodations, students would have choices to either stay in the school's dormitory, an apartment or at a hotel.