As an ASSE high school exchange student in China, you’ll live with a carefully selected host family and immerse yourself in local customs, family life, and daily routines. Whether they live in a bustling metropolis or a quiet countryside village, your host family will help you experience the unique contrasts that define modern China—where ancient temples and high-rises can exist side-by-side. While many Chinese families still cultivate crops like rice and tea with traditional techniques, cities buzz with high-speed trains, e-payment apps, and tech innovation.

Attending a Chinese high school introduces you to an academic system that values discipline, respect, and hard work. Education is a top priority, and your classmates will be highly focused on academic success. You’ll gain a new perspective on global learning styles and discover how to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced school environment.

Mandarin Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and learning it through full immersion gives you a real advantage in future careers, global communication, and international travel. Even if you’re just beginning, hearing and using Mandarin daily will accelerate your progress faster than any classroom