Accreditation and Educational
Value of Explore China


Gain Qualifications and Official Accreditation
SEED International Programs maintain an educational standard based on our partnership
with ASDAN Education, an official UK awarding body. Students can gain UK qualifications,
the Universities Award and CoPE Level 3 (worth 70 UCAS points), recognized by the UK De-
partment of Education of Ofqual.                                                                                                                             Mandarin
Complete the World’s Most Famous Award Program
We are an Independent Operator of the International Award for Young Peole, known to
                                                                                                                                                             Expression                               Dear students and teachers,


                                                                                                                                                                                                      We would like to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Mandarin
many as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (www.intaward.org). Many of our programs are                                                                           A new concept to study mandarin,         Expression is a truly unbeatable and unique learning experience, provid-
especially suited for completing the “Adventurous Journey” section of the Award, whether it                                                                  specializing in Mandarin study through   ing equal proportions of cultural interaction, sightseeing and language
is the Expedition, or Exploration option.                                                                                                                    Chinese cultural immersion in Beijing.   immersion. Mandarin Expression is an unrivaled chance to learn Man-
                                                                                                                                                                                                      darin Chinese, one the world’s most important languages, while getting
International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools CAS requirement                                                                                                                                              to know China from broader and different aspects for a diverse learning
We have worked with many IB schools in the past, and we are aware of the requirements of                                                                                                              experience.
the IB curriculum. Our Programs can help to gain the CAS requirement of the IB Diploma, in
particular the cultural programs (creativity/Action).                                                                                                                                                 Mandarin Expression

                                                                                                                                                                                                      •    Mandarin Immersion, 5 days immersion in the motherland of man-
Academic Learning Partners in China
                                                                                                                                                                                                           darin--Beijing
Our program’s academic parts started partnership with Peking University, China Confucius
                                                                                                                                                                                                      •    Chinese Culture Festival, 2 days festival to fulfill your mandarin im-
Institution, Beijing Culture Heritage Protection Foundation, for designing and developing
                                                                                                                                                                                                           mersion experience and a grand final presentation of Chinese cul-
our academic learning contents.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           ture


                                                                                                                                                                                                      Through deep interaction with the language and culture, we cultivate
                                                                                                                                                                                                      the key competencies of proactive learning and culture sensitivity to

                                                                        Continent /                                      High                    Number of                                            provide an invaluable program that will give students a strong founda-
                                                            Year                                  Country                         Universities
                                                                          Region                                        Schools                   Students                                            tion for learning Chinese and understanding China.
                                                                        West ASIA, 
                                                         2008 – 2009                              UAE, US                 6            0            46
                                                                       North America

                                                                        Europe, Asia,        Switzerland, India, 
                                                            2010                                                          13           0            330                                               Sincerely,
                                                                       North America              UAE, US


          Foot Prints of                                    2011
                                                                        Europe, ASIA, 
                                                                       North America, 
                                                                                           Switzerland, UK, Russia, 
                                                                                             Belgium, Germany, 
                                                                                                                          18           2            520
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kimberly Zhang

               SEEDers
                                                                                         Singapore, UAE, India, USA,                                                                                  Academic Consultant of Mandarin Expression Program
                                                                       Latin America
                                                                                           Colombia, Peru, Mexico
                                                                                                                                                                                                      SEED INTERNATIONAL
Mandarin Immersion                                                            Chinese Culture Festival                                                      Example of Agenda
Spectacular Scenery Meets Fascinating Chinese                                 Experience a Cazzling Cultural Fair
                                                                                                                                                                      Day 1                   Day 2                     Day 3                 Day 4               Day 5                 Day 6                Day 7
Traditional Culture
                                                                                                                                                                     Chinese           Discover the Chinese           Step into                                                        Chinese              Chinese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Living in Beijing   The Great Wall
                                                                                                                                                                   Folk Culture          Way of Thinking            Imperial China                                                 Culture Festival     Culture Festival

                                                                                                                                                                Opening Ceremony
Highlights                                                                    Highlights                                                                        and Mandarin Class      Visit The Confucius
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chinese Martial Art       Chinese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Hiking along
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (Kongfu) Study in the     Traditional
                                                                                                                                                                 in the Traditional      Institute of China                                                   the Great Wall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Temple of Heaven        Opera Class                             Chinese Culture           Final
•   Learn each topic by immersion: To learn real spoken Chinese and           •   The festival will take place at Peking University, China’s top institu-             Old City
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Competition          Presentation
    culture we designed every activity around the day’s topic. In this            tion of education                                                             Learn Paper Cutting           Visit             Mandarin Class in the    Learning Chinese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Drive to the City
    way, you can easily experience different aspects of Chinese culture                                                                                           with Folk Artist      Confucian Temple         Temple of Heaven            Cooking
                                                                              •   Exhibition and Final Presentation: A video documentaries or any
    while learning the language.                                                                                                                                   Lunch with
                                                                                                                                                                                              Lunch                     Lunch            Make Dumplings                                 Lunch
                                                                                  other creative ways to present your learning are welcomed. In the                Local Family
•   Learn mandarin every time in every place: Learning Chinese can                end of the festival we will hold a final presentation.                               Visit              Study Chinese           Tiananmen Square          Driving to                              Global Village
    happen anywhere, and in fact you can learn much faster through                                                                                               Capital Museum            Calligraphy           and the Fobiden City     the Great Wall     Field Research         and Exhibition
                                                                              •   Group Competition: You will be divided into teams to complete
    real experience rather than staying in a classroom. In this program                                                                                          Welcome Dinner               Dinner                    Dinner                Dinner
                                                                                  tasks one by one. The tasks are related to different aspects of Chi-
    your Chinese teacher is your team leader, friend and advisor,                                                                                                Try Local Snacks         Traditional Tea                                  Camping at
                                                                                  nese culture (e.g. learn Chinese Martial from a Kongfu master, etc).                                                             Acrobatics Show                                                      Party
                                                                                                                                                                in a Folk Art Street        Ceremony                                      the Great Wall
    and in small groups you will learn while visiting interesting sights
                                                                                  The competition also has a general knowledge quiz and perfor-
    around Beijing.
                                                                                  mance and the winning group will be awarded with a prize.
•   Standing at the center of Chinese Culture: Beijing is China’s edu-
    cational centre. You will visit the Confucius Institute and Peking Uni-
                                                                              •   Global Village: This event is an international party where students
                                                                                  can wear their national clothes, serve the most famous dishes and
                                                                                                                                                            Program Duration
    versity.
                                                                                  also bring their country’s traditions to others by decorating their
                                                                                                                                                            •       Mandarin Immersion:                       Jul. 20th – 24th, 2012
•   Immerse yourself in Chinese art: Visit artists and professors, study          own stall. At the same time, you may visit other counties’ stalls to
                                                                                                                                                            •       Chinese Culture Festival:                 Jul. 25th – 26th, 2012
    Chinese Calligraphy, Paper Cutting, Chinese Martial Arts (Kongfu)             feel the experience from different countries!
    and Beijing Traditional Opera.                                                                                                                          Above are the suggested packages, but customized service can be pro-
                                                                                                                                                            vided, contact us for further information on bespoke program time.
•   Learn Chinese cooking: The local cuisine is a key part of the culture.

•   Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City and Traditional Hutongs:
    Discover the extraordinary history of Beijing.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SEED INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        No. 1807, Building C3, Tianchang Yuan, Olympic Me-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        dia Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

                   Learning                               •     Competencies: Proactive Learning and Cultural Sensitivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Contact Us                             Tel.     +86-10-8482-8941/42

                  Outcomes                                •     Learn Mandarin in an enjoyable way                                                                                                                                                                      Fax.     +86-10-8482-8941 – 8011
                                                          •     Gain a deep understanding of the culture behind the language.                                                                                                                                           Email.   explore.apply@seedinternational.cn
                                                          •     Enrich your resume with academic credit for Mandarin Study from Universities in China                                                                                                                   Web.     www.explorechina.cn

SEED – Mandarin Expression

  • 1.
    Accreditation and Educational Valueof Explore China Gain Qualifications and Official Accreditation SEED International Programs maintain an educational standard based on our partnership with ASDAN Education, an official UK awarding body. Students can gain UK qualifications, the Universities Award and CoPE Level 3 (worth 70 UCAS points), recognized by the UK De- partment of Education of Ofqual. Mandarin Complete the World’s Most Famous Award Program We are an Independent Operator of the International Award for Young Peole, known to Expression Dear students and teachers, We would like to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Mandarin many as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (www.intaward.org). Many of our programs are A new concept to study mandarin, Expression is a truly unbeatable and unique learning experience, provid- especially suited for completing the “Adventurous Journey” section of the Award, whether it specializing in Mandarin study through ing equal proportions of cultural interaction, sightseeing and language is the Expedition, or Exploration option. Chinese cultural immersion in Beijing. immersion. Mandarin Expression is an unrivaled chance to learn Man- darin Chinese, one the world’s most important languages, while getting International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools CAS requirement to know China from broader and different aspects for a diverse learning We have worked with many IB schools in the past, and we are aware of the requirements of experience. the IB curriculum. Our Programs can help to gain the CAS requirement of the IB Diploma, in particular the cultural programs (creativity/Action). Mandarin Expression • Mandarin Immersion, 5 days immersion in the motherland of man- Academic Learning Partners in China darin--Beijing Our program’s academic parts started partnership with Peking University, China Confucius • Chinese Culture Festival, 2 days festival to fulfill your mandarin im- Institution, Beijing Culture Heritage Protection Foundation, for designing and developing mersion experience and a grand final presentation of Chinese cul- our academic learning contents. ture Through deep interaction with the language and culture, we cultivate the key competencies of proactive learning and culture sensitivity to Continent / High Number of provide an invaluable program that will give students a strong founda- Year Country Universities Region Schools Students tion for learning Chinese and understanding China. West ASIA,  2008 – 2009 UAE, US 6 0 46 North America Europe, Asia,  Switzerland, India,  2010 13 0 330 Sincerely, North America UAE, US Foot Prints of 2011 Europe, ASIA,  North America,  Switzerland, UK, Russia,  Belgium, Germany,  18 2 520 Kimberly Zhang SEEDers Singapore, UAE, India, USA,  Academic Consultant of Mandarin Expression Program Latin America Colombia, Peru, Mexico SEED INTERNATIONAL
  • 2.
    Mandarin Immersion Chinese Culture Festival Example of Agenda Spectacular Scenery Meets Fascinating Chinese Experience a Cazzling Cultural Fair Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Traditional Culture Chinese Discover the Chinese Step into Chinese Chinese Living in Beijing The Great Wall Folk Culture Way of Thinking Imperial China Culture Festival Culture Festival Opening Ceremony Highlights Highlights and Mandarin Class Visit The Confucius Chinese Martial Art Chinese Hiking along (Kongfu) Study in the Traditional in the Traditional Institute of China the Great Wall Temple of Heaven Opera Class Chinese Culture Final • Learn each topic by immersion: To learn real spoken Chinese and • The festival will take place at Peking University, China’s top institu- Old City Competition Presentation culture we designed every activity around the day’s topic. In this tion of education Learn Paper Cutting Visit Mandarin Class in the Learning Chinese Drive to the City way, you can easily experience different aspects of Chinese culture with Folk Artist Confucian Temple Temple of Heaven Cooking • Exhibition and Final Presentation: A video documentaries or any while learning the language. Lunch with Lunch Lunch Make Dumplings Lunch other creative ways to present your learning are welcomed. In the Local Family • Learn mandarin every time in every place: Learning Chinese can end of the festival we will hold a final presentation. Visit Study Chinese Tiananmen Square Driving to Global Village happen anywhere, and in fact you can learn much faster through Capital Museum Calligraphy and the Fobiden City the Great Wall Field Research and Exhibition • Group Competition: You will be divided into teams to complete real experience rather than staying in a classroom. In this program Welcome Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner tasks one by one. The tasks are related to different aspects of Chi- your Chinese teacher is your team leader, friend and advisor, Try Local Snacks Traditional Tea Camping at nese culture (e.g. learn Chinese Martial from a Kongfu master, etc). Acrobatics Show Party in a Folk Art Street Ceremony the Great Wall and in small groups you will learn while visiting interesting sights The competition also has a general knowledge quiz and perfor- around Beijing. mance and the winning group will be awarded with a prize. • Standing at the center of Chinese Culture: Beijing is China’s edu- cational centre. You will visit the Confucius Institute and Peking Uni- • Global Village: This event is an international party where students can wear their national clothes, serve the most famous dishes and Program Duration versity. also bring their country’s traditions to others by decorating their • Mandarin Immersion: Jul. 20th – 24th, 2012 • Immerse yourself in Chinese art: Visit artists and professors, study own stall. At the same time, you may visit other counties’ stalls to • Chinese Culture Festival: Jul. 25th – 26th, 2012 Chinese Calligraphy, Paper Cutting, Chinese Martial Arts (Kongfu) feel the experience from different countries! and Beijing Traditional Opera. Above are the suggested packages, but customized service can be pro- vided, contact us for further information on bespoke program time. • Learn Chinese cooking: The local cuisine is a key part of the culture. • Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City and Traditional Hutongs: Discover the extraordinary history of Beijing. SEED INTERNATIONAL No. 1807, Building C3, Tianchang Yuan, Olympic Me- dia Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Learning • Competencies: Proactive Learning and Cultural Sensitivity Contact Us Tel. +86-10-8482-8941/42 Outcomes • Learn Mandarin in an enjoyable way Fax. +86-10-8482-8941 – 8011 • Gain a deep understanding of the culture behind the language. Email. explore.apply@seedinternational.cn • Enrich your resume with academic credit for Mandarin Study from Universities in China Web. www.explorechina.cn