{"id":10837,"date":"2025-12-15T15:42:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.sts-education.com\/high-school\/destinations\/asia\/china\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:40:18","slug":"china","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/en-nz\/high-school\/destinations\/asia\/china\/","title":{"rendered":"China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-hero sts-block-hero sts-block-hero is-variant-full-background has-text-light has-background-media\" style=\"--sts-hero-padding-mobile:0px;--sts-hero-padding-desktop:0px;--sts-hero-text-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-10, #fff)\" data-variant=\"full-background\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__background\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-responsive-pos is-skeleton\" style=\"--sts-responsive-object-position-mobile:34% 59%;--sts-responsive-object-position-desktop:32% 54%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 640.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_9-16-small.webp 450w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_9-16-medium.webp 576w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_9-16-large.webp 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 840.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 841px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/344facfd68d4db0148de37cb12b6d2dd_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"High School in China\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><span class=\"sts-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-hero__inner\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__content has-align-center\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__content-inner\"><h1 class=\"sts-block-hero__heading\">High School in China<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;\">CLASSIC \u2022 AGE 15-18<\/p>\n<p>Live and study in one of the world\u2019s most dynamic countries, one that combines the cutting edge of technological development with a history that dates back millennia. The past, present and future seem to merge in China. Discover its unique culture and fascinating language from the inside on an unforgettable high school exchange.<\/p>\n<h2>High School Classic<\/h2>\n<p>High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange programme, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect programme for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here\u2019s how it works: based on your profile, we match you with a host family and school. In China you\u2019ll also get to enjoy campus-homestay combo accommodation, where you\u2019ll live on campus with local students during the week, and then spend the weekends with a Chinese host family. If you\u2019re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the programme for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-video sts-block-video sts-block-video--landscape has-max-width-lg\"><div class=\"sts-video sts-video--landscape\"><div class=\"sts-video__handler\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sts-video__play-button\" aria-label=\"Play video\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-playing=\"false\"><span class=\"sts-video__play-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"play-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_2459_8201'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_2459_8201)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M10.667%2022.8999V9.09993C10.667%208.72216%2010.8003%208.40549%2011.067%208.14993C11.3337%207.89438%2011.6448%207.7666%2012.0003%207.7666C12.1114%207.7666%2012.2281%207.78327%2012.3503%207.8166C12.4725%207.84993%2012.5892%207.89993%2012.7003%207.9666L23.567%2014.8666C23.767%2014.9999%2023.917%2015.1666%2024.017%2015.3666C24.117%2015.5666%2024.167%2015.7777%2024.167%2015.9999C24.167%2016.2222%2024.117%2016.4333%2024.017%2016.6333C23.917%2016.8333%2023.767%2016.9999%2023.567%2017.1333L12.7003%2024.0333C12.5892%2024.0999%2012.4725%2024.1499%2012.3503%2024.1833C12.2281%2024.2166%2012.1114%2024.2333%2012.0003%2024.2333C11.6448%2024.2333%2011.3337%2024.1055%2011.067%2023.8499C10.8003%2023.5944%2010.667%2023.2777%2010.667%2022.8999Z'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pause-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_pause'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_pause)'%3e%3c!--%20Left%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='10'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c!--%20Right%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='18'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/button><strong class=\"sts-video__duration\" data-duration-prefix=\"Video duration:\" data-unit-second=\"second\" data-unit-seconds=\"seconds\" data-unit-minute=\"minute\" data-unit-minutes=\"minutes\" aria-label=\"Video duration: 40 seconds\">40 secs<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"sts-video__media\" data-video-source=\"youtube\" data-video-url=\"\"><div class=\"sts-video__external-shell\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XVkks1DPCvw?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\"><iframe class=\"sts-video__iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XVkks1DPCvw?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\" title=\"Video poster\nheading\" allow=\"autoplay; 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all destinations<\/h5>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                                <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/en-nz\/events\/go-on-high-school-in-the-usa-260527\/\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n                class=\"sts-card sts-card-event sts-card-event--webinar\"\n                style=\"--main-color: var(--wp--preset--color--signal-10)\"\n                aria-label=\"Go on High School in the USA\"\n                rel=\"noopener\"\n                 data-event-date-time=\"2026-05-27T19:00:00\" data-event-time-zone=\"Europe\/Berlin\" data-event-utc=\"2026-05-27T17:00:00+00:00\"            >\n                <div class=\"sts-card-event__top-bar\">\n                    <span>Webinar<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"sts-card__icons\"><strong class=\"sts-card__label\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sts\/components\/ui\/Card\/components\/Icon\/assets\/location.svg\" alt=\"Location\" \/><span>USA<\/span><\/strong><strong class=\"sts-card__label\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sts\/components\/ui\/Card\/components\/Icon\/assets\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"Date\" \/><span data-event-date>May 27<\/span><\/strong><strong class=\"sts-card__label\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sts\/components\/ui\/Card\/components\/Icon\/assets\/clock.svg\" alt=\"Time\" \/><span data-event-time>19:00<\/span><\/strong><\/div>                                    <div class=\"sts-card__content\">\n                                                    <h5>Go on High School in the USA<\/h5>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"sts-block-cards__controls cards-controls cards-controls--listing\">\n            \n            <span\n                class=\"cards-controls__pagination\"\n                                data-listing-pagination=\"true\"            >\n                <span class=\"cards-controls__pagination-current\">1<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cards-controls__pagination-divider\">\/<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cards-controls__pagination-total\">1<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n\n            \n                            <div class=\"cards-controls__toggle\">\n                    <button\n                        class=\"cta-link\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                        data-listing-toggle\n                        data-show-label=\"Show all\"\n                        data-hide-label=\"Show less\"\n                    >\n                        Show all                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-text-image-video sts-block-text-image-video is-desktop-text-right is-mobile-media-first has-max-width-lg is-media-image\"><div class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__inner\"><div class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__text\"><div class=\"sts-content-stack sts-content-stack--left\"><h2 class=\"sts-content-stack__heading\">High school exchange \u2013 all you need to know<\/h2><div class=\"sts-content-stack__paragraph\">\n<p>\u2705 Explore all our destinations!<br \/>\u2705 Find the program that fits your goals<br \/>\u2705 Costs, timelines &amp; key details<br \/>\u2705 How to apply<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"sts-content-stack__cta\"><a class=\"sts-cta sts-cta--filled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/en-nz\/high-school\/order-brochure\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"--sts-cta-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-10, #FFF04F);--sts-cta-color-hover:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-15, #FFFB8F);--sts-cta-text-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000);--sts-cta-outline-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000);--sts-cta-link-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-10, #FFF04F);--sts-cta-link-hover:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000)\"><span class=\"sts-cta__label\">Free brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__media\"><figure class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-1\" data-count=\"1\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-responsive-pos has-fit-cover is-skeleton\" style=\"--sts-responsive-object-position-mobile:42% 36%;--sts-responsive-object-position-desktop:43% 39%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>A language worth billions<\/h2>\n<p>China is also an enormous country, with a great variety of natural landscapes and cultural differences from region to region. From the towering Himalayas in Tibet, to the deep deserts of the east, tropical islands in the South China Sea to the bamboo forests and rice terraces of Yunnan and Sichuan, there\u2019s so much to explore. And don\u2019t forget the manmade wonders! You\u2019ll find both impressive historical sites, like the Great Wall of China or the Terracotta Army, and modern marvels in cutting-edge cities like Shanghai or Shenzhen. Whatever you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll find it in China.<\/p>\n<p>China has the world\u2019s biggest population and oldest continuous civilization, with a rich history dating back over 4,000 years. Chinese is now the world\u2019s most widely spoken language, and as China\u2019s influence grows, it is set to become the language of the future. So, prepare for the future in the best possible way with a one-of-a-kind exchange in a one-of-a-kind country.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning the language<\/h3>\n<p>A large variety of languages are spoken in China, but Mandarin Chinese is the official spoken language, used by the vast majority of the population in day-to-day communication. We recommend that you already have some basic knowledge of Mandarin before considering a high school exchange in China, as well as a good level of English.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Population:<\/strong> 1.386 billion <br \/><strong>Area:<\/strong> 9.597 million km2 <br \/><strong>Languages:<\/strong> Mandarin, Cantonese, and many more regional languages and dialects <br \/><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Beijing <br \/><strong>Religions:<\/strong> Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity and more <br \/><strong>Currency:<\/strong> Chinese Yuan (Renminbi)<\/p>\n<h2>The Chinese School Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Education is taken very seriously in China, so it can be challenging, but also very rewarding. The school year runs from September to July, with a winter vacation usually occurring in January. An average school day starts ay 7:30 and goes until about 5pm. There are also evening study sessions, which are usually spent preparing for university entrance exams.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the high school experience can vary from one place to another, but in general mandatory courses for high school in China include mathematics, English, History, Geography, Politics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and of course Chinese.<\/p>\n<h3>Prior Knowledge of Chinese<\/h3>\n<p>Chinese is very different from western languages, but it\u2019s not as hard to learn as you may think. The grammar is relatively simple. Learning to write Chinese characters can be a challenge, but for many it is the best part of learning the language. There are over 80,000 characters, although you only need about 3,000 for most daily communication.<\/p>\n<p>Some prior knowledge of Chinese is required in order to do a high school exchange in China. You must have a minimum of 1 year of Chinese language studies. We also recommend that you try to communicate in Chinese as much as possible from the moment you arrive in order to truly immerse yourself in the experience and make quick progress with your language skills.<\/p>\n<h2>Living in China<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-sts-image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-2 has-max-width-md\" data-count=\"2\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/6cdda6b31c3d0f49c7ca49d9479d1a99_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:52% 42%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/2bc89f96d5af36cd7c598b934297491f_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:56% 44%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<p>On your exchange in China you\u2019ll have the unique opportunity of experiencing two different accommodation styles. During the week you\u2019ll live in school dorms on campus along with Chinese students. Then on the weekends you\u2019ll stay with a local Chinese host family where you can share all aspects of daily life. These living arrangements will be very different experiences, but they will both bring something interesting and important to your exchange, providing deep cultural immersion and great opportunities to improve your language skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Chinese Host Families<\/h3>\n<p>Without a doubt, staying with a host family is the best way to learn the language and immerse yourself in the local culture. You won\u2019t just be observing the Chinese way of life, you\u2019ll be living it. You\u2019ll have almost unlimited opportunities to experience and partake in the culture and use the language every day in real-life situations.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the entire exchange, your local coordinator will stay in touch with you and your host family to make sure you have everything you need and ensure you have a good experience. Feel free to contact them at any time if you need help or support.<\/p>\n<h3>National Holidays<\/h3>\n<p>There are several national holidays throughout the year in China, and you\u2019ll get the chance to celebrate them in traditional fashion with your host family. Some of them have fixed dates, such as May Day (May 1st), while others follow the lunar calendar and are on different days each year, like Chinese New Year, which usually falls sometime in January or February.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Follow our students on Tiktok<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-13e45d11-ffbb-4205-a7f8-16cad0c755a5\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-columns sts-layout-block has-max-width-lg\"><div class=\"sts-layout-block__columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-column sts-layout-block__column sts-layout-block__column--left\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-sts-image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-1 has-max-width-md\" data-count=\"1\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div 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class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__heading-text\">Quick facts<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sts-symbol\"><svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"color:currentColor\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"v-sign\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M51.2644 5.02899C49.9173 3.40973 48.0403 2.64974 45.8317 2.82433C40.9665 3.21802 38.7408 7.99021 37.6946 13.2828C36.2826 9.541 33.7286 4.42989 30.0601 3.45765C28.6686 3.08793 26.5488 3.14955 24.3676 5.53565C20.6204 9.63343 22.8461 16.8602 25.4343 22.5841C23.4957 22.4369 21.1948 23.3304 19.7315 26.2882C19.6494 26.4559 19.5708 26.6305 19.499 26.8085C18.6921 26.093 17.7622 25.5967 16.7741 25.4255C15.6322 25.2235 12.7773 25.2132 10.955 29.4069C9.87123 31.8991 10.4012 36.2947 12.3226 39.0882C12.6064 48.9167 12.8423 56.6775 22.6615 60.3303C24.2205 60.9122 26.2924 61.1998 28.5558 61.1998C30.9764 61.1998 33.6226 60.8712 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class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Who can participate: Students aged 15\u201318 at arrival<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Departure: August\/September<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Language requirements: Basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese recommended (use of Pinyin), preferably 2 years of study. At the end of your experience we recommend taking the HSK test to certify your Chinese level.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Visa: Mandatory<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Preparation course: Yes, Welcome camp in Beijing and a local orientation in the community\/school<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">School year: September\u2013Mid June<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">School day: 7.30am to 5pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Subjects: Compulsory subjects are Mathematics, Chinese, English, History, Geography, Politics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>Free Time in China<\/h2>\n<p>Schools in China tend to offer lots of extracurricular activities and clubs in the afternoons and evenings. You\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to play the sports you love or take up a new hobby. Participating in these activities will also give you more practice using the language and allow you to get to know your classmates better.<\/p>\n<p>Basketball and ping pong are perhaps the most popular sports in Chinese schools, but other options include athletics, football and traditional Chinese martial arts, such as tai chi and kung fu. Cultural classes are also quite popular, like painting, music or dancing. Explore the options offered at your school and give it a try!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>Welcome Camp<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best possible start to your high school exchange with the STS Welcome Camp. You\u2019ll meet fellow exchange students, go on excursions and prepare yourself for the experience ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-sts-image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-1 has-max-width-md\" data-count=\"1\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/65602dccbf69f8ef8aafdd4ad7b43bd4_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:51% 56%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>Welcome Camp in Beijing <\/h2>\n<p>No matter where in China you end up doing your exchange, your adventure will start with an orientation and Welcome Camp in Beijing. It will give you some insight into what it\u2019s like to live in China, the school system, Chinese culture, etc. You\u2019ll also go on small excursions and get the chance to check out some of the highlights of the country\u2019s spectacular capital before heading to your exchange city. At the end of the Welcome Camp, a staff member will accompany you to your local community, where you\u2019ll meet your host family and get settled in.<\/p>\n<h3>Adapting to a New Culture<\/h3>\n<p>Your daily life, cultural surroundings and general lifestyle will probably be different from what you\u2019re used to back home. 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