Experience CLI
What’s life like at CLI? How quickly will I learn Chinese? Discover our community through those who know it best, our students and teachers.
About Us
CLI was founded by two brothers who have lived and studied in China for over 20 years. CLI exists to build lifelong connections between China and the world.
The CLI Center
The CLI Center serves as the headquarters for your China experience. It is a place to study, to make new friends, and to live. We welcome you to Guilin!
One-on-one Chinese instruction at your level
Explore the curriculum behind CLI's Immersion Program in Guilin, China. Private one-on-one Chinese instruction matched to your level, with flexible intensity and start dates, from beginner to advanced.
Try Online One-on-One Chinese
Sign up for a free trial lesson and learn Chinese with your own qualified Chinese teacher on Zoom or Skype. We bring the classroom to you.
CLI Community Fellowship: A Funded Year of Chinese Immersion
The CLI Community Fellowship provides one student a funded year of Chinese immersion in Guilin, including tuition, housing, meals, and round-trip airfare.
Chinese Immersion Summer Program
Plan a Chinese immersion summer in Guilin with 20 hours of one-on-one Mandarin each week, flexible Monday start dates, housing, and local support.
Become a Campus Ambassador
Become a Campus Ambassador and learn essential sales and marketing skills, earn travel rewards or money, and help students discover the opportunity to study abroad in Guilin.
Chinese Visa Application Guide
X2 Student Visa (Semester) Chinese Visa Application Guide Please reference the following guide throughout your visa application process and contact CLI anytime should questions or requests arise. Before You Begin 1. Application 2. Materials 3. Status 4. Submit 5. Collect On This Page Before You Begi
Chinese Visa Application Guide
X2 Student Visa Chinese Visa Application Guide Please reference the following guide throughout your visa application process and contact CLI anytime should questions or requests arise. Before You Begin Visa Type 1. Application 2. Materials 3. Status 4. Submit 5. Collect On This Page Before You Begin
Chinese Tools | HSK 2 Vocabulary
Master all 200 HSK 2 vocabulary words with pinyin, English definitions, tone-colored flashcards, example sentences, grammar patterns, and free CSV downloads.
China Tourist Visa Guide
L Tourist Visa China Tourist Visa Guide Please reference the following guide throughout your visa application process and contact CLI anytime should questions or requests arise. Before You Begin 1. Application 2. Materials 3. Status 4. Submit 5. Collect & Pay 6. After Arrival On This Page Before You