Welcome to RPL's best-value Mandarin program - the Beihai Semester courses.
Choose between 18 or 36 weeks of high-quality Chinese learning at a fraction of the cost you'd pay in cities like Shanghai or Beijing.
Beihai offers everything you need: a relaxed lifestyle, low living costs, and total immersion in a pure Chinese-speaking environment.
All RPL teachers in Beihai are fully certified and have years of experience teaching Chinese to international students.
If you're looking for an affordable, authentic, and effective way to learn Chinese - the Beihai Semester is your perfect choice.
Huge discounts - 40% cheaper than our courses in Beijing and Shanghai
Same top quality - No compromise on teachers or content
Low cost of living - Beihai is extremely affordable
18 or 36 weeks - You choose what fits your goals
20 hours a week - Monday to Friday, consistent progress
Small groups - Get the personal attention you need
Monthly school trips - Explore different cities and local life
Weekly group activities - Connect, relax, and practice Chinese
Cultural workshops - Hands-on experiences held regularly
Visa assistance - Guidance through the application process
On-site living support - Help settling in and daily life tips
Comfortable accommodation - Thoughtful housing options for your stay
Clean, peaceful beaches and a relaxed lifestyle
Much cheaper than major cities
Ideal for immersive language learning
People from across China bring rich food and traditions
Warm weather year-round, perfect for long-term stays
Close to minority regions in Guangxi
Beautiful, convenient, and full of local charm
All teachers are licensed and experienced professionals.
Systematic teacher training and exclusive custom learning materials.
Traditional culture, immersive tours - making learning Chinese easy and enjoyable.
Mix and match course types, study lengths, and class locations to fit your needs.
RPL semester programs typically run for 18 or 36 weeks, offering flexible options to suit your learning goals.
Experience the perfect blend of:
- Study in a peaceful campus just 200 meters from the beach.
- RPL Beihai offers vibrant and unique short trips, with easy access to Guilin and nearby ethnic minority regions rich in culture and tradition.
All RPL teachers in Beihai are licensed professionals with many years of teaching experience.
You can choose to study for 18 weeks (1 semester) or 36 weeks (2 semesters).
Classes are small - no more than 6 students per group, with an average of about 3.
4 hours Mandarin classes every day, Monday to Friday.
Semester programs are more affordable than regular courses.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| All your Chinese classes | |
| Certified, native speaking Mandarin teachers | |
| Learning materials and textbooks | |
| Around the clock support from our team | |
| Level Assessment and Graduation Certificate | |
| Chinese Visa Support |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Accommodation in Beihai | |
| Flights to China |
/ 18 WEEKS
Some issues that you may be concerned about
Beihai is much more relaxed and slower paced than China's tier 1 and 2 cities. In Beihai, you'll be graced with lovely weather pretty much all year round, despite the odd spot of rain. Plenty of local Chinese eateries and a variety of accents to get to know.
It's a very "under-the-radar" part of China to learn Chinese but with an increasing north-eastern population (Dong Bei) moving down south, there is plenty of standard Mandarin around.
Our students thus far have reported strongly on Beihai so we are sure if you like the beach, a chilled way of life, and China, you'll love it here.
A tricky question to answer but as a rule of thumb, a complete beginner can achieve HSK 3 after a Semester by the Beach.
HSK 4 may even be possible with particularly hard-working/immersive students, but the key is what you do outside of the classroom. Success is defined by you putting into practice what we teach you. This is why homestays are so widely recommended by us, and our previous students.
More details about gaining a China Visa can be found on our Chinese Visa Application page.
You can also find out more about China visa's on our blog post.
The crucial difference is the size of our classes.
University or college will always have big classes or lecture halls of at least 30 people. At RPL we do the opposite. Imagine trying to gain personalised advice off your lecturer in a group of 30 people. Chances to speak are minimal but at RPL, this is not the case. Every student gets feedback and the chance to speak.
This breeds quicker progression with Chinese which ultimately, is what you want.
80% of our students live with a Chinese apartment.
Other than that, you can choose to stay in our apartments, and either have a shared or studio apartment. Chat to us to discuss your preferences.
Check our Multi-City Program for more information.