The Chinese Language Institute: Your Pathway to Fluency

StudyCLI

The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) is a center for Chinese language and cultural studies based in the picturesque city of Guilin. CLI provides students from all walks of life one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn Chinese and explore China.

Guilin Immersion Program

Enroll in CLI's Immersion Program and learn Chinese in Guilin. With short and long-term academic terms, 20 weekly hours of one-on-one Chinese lessons, and an array of weekly activities and excursions, CLI provides complete language immersion in a welcoming environment designed to maximize learning speed and effectiveness.

CLI Online

Learn Chinese online from anywhere in the world with your own personal Chinese teacher. CLI’s online Chinese lessons bring the classroom directly to you, allowing you the flexibility to seamlessly continue your school and work commitments while learning Chinese.

About CLI

CLI was founded in 2009 by brothers Robert and Bradford Fried. Drawing on a combined 20 years of experience in China, they created an educational model that provides students a unique path to learning Chinese and understanding the PRC through a high degree of customization and complete immersion within the language learning environment. CLI delivers highly effective intensive Mandarin, College Study Abroad, Faculty-Led China Seminars, and Teach in China options.

Testimonials

"The people, of course, are CLI's greatest strength." - Blair, Immersion Program Alum

"You can get an entire year’s worth of study in just one month. It’s amazing!" - Hanna, Immersion Program Alum

"[CLI teachers] cater class to the level of the student, and change their teaching styles to fit you." - Stephanie, Immersion Program Alum

我们很期待和您一起学中文！We look forward to studying Chinese together! ~ The CLI Team