Comments on: Dalian Ruiwen Language School

By: askory

askory — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:03:58 +0000

Hi Phil,

When I was there, Ruiwen was able to get student visas if you would be studying there for at least a month or so. If they can’t get visas any more, then the rules must have changed quite a bit. And of course if you want to study for less time than that, you could just get a tourist visa. Also, when I was there, it was much easier to get a student visa through Ruiwen than it was to get a work visa to teach English; I had several friends who had considerable difficulty getting work visas.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:19:09 +0000

Hector, thanks for the link!
I am looking at Ruiwen as well as a few other smaller, private language schools. They do not look like they can provide student visas. How did you get around this? I’m looking at potentailly teaching English to get a work visa, but I’ve saved up and can afford to just study and definitely want to avoid the bigger universities! Unless the bigger unversities have an open enrollment where I can get a visa and take courses elsewhere….?

By: Hector

Hector — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:38:12 +0000

I found the new/updated website for Dalian Ruiwen language school. http://enshop.ebdoor.com/Shops/975279

By: Hector

Hector — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:23:43 +0000

I have been taking online classes with one of the teachers at Ruiwen, Zhang Xiao Hua, so the school is still functioning as usual. I will ask her about their dead link website and when they plan to fix it.

By: askory

askory — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:13:07 +0000

Karen, looks like the link I had for them is now dead. Google found me a new URL: http://www.ruiwen.org But, sadly that address is giving an internal server error! Maybe try the page again in a week or two?

As far as your other questions, since they only do very small or even individual classes, I think no matter your situation (short of already being fluent :) they could cater to you.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:13:31 +0000

Hi: Is there a website for the school at Ruiwen? Would they cater to students who have previously studied Mandarin but need a refresher at the interm/advanced level? I’m interested in going to China to study for a year to improve my Mandarin skills for translation work. Thanks for any suggestions.

By: askory

askory — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:15:30 +0000

Derek, the teachers at Ruiwen are very patient, and have taught people with well less then 3 months background in Mandarin. A few of the teachers have a minimum of English, for when you’re really stuck, but if you’re really serious about your studies you’ll really benefit from an fully immersive environment. Of course, that doesn’t answer the question of whether or not you’ll have a good time! I think that depends on how patient you are at the beginning, and at how out going you’ll be to find friends outside of school. Dalian is a great town with plenty of ex-patriot-friendly socializing, but if you’re in a tiny school like Ruiwen, you’ll have to find it on your own. Hope that helps.

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:59:20 +0000

Hello! I am considering studying this summer at the private school you mentioned. However, I’m a beginner and fear that I would not be able to interact as well in such an immersed environment. My other option is to stay in Beijing (where I will be attending Beijing Normal University). Could you offer some advice? I have studied Mandarin for only 3 months.

Thanks!

By: askory

askory — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:26:39 +0000

Hi, the only way I really know of to get a scholarship for studying Chinese in China would be to get that scholarship from a university in your home country. I knew some students who had scholarships like that.

As far as part-time work, there are lots of teaching jobs in Dalian for people with advanced english skills, and there is some demand for teachers of other languages too, but it sometimes takes some time to arrange these jobs so you’d have to be able to survive until you found something. There are also visa considerations, because on a student visa you cannot legally work.

I hope that’s helpful!

By: meipie

meipie — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:52:06 +0000

Hi, i’ve been studying Chinese language in my country for more than a year and i feel that i don’t improve much.. i’ve been thinking to go to China for short of time (maybe a semester or a year) i wonder, is there in Dalian any university or private school that have scholarship program?

if i go to Dalian Ruiwen private school, can i work part-time job there to support my financial living cost?? is there any part-time job there? thanks.