About the Exchange
Description
During
spring semester of every school year, the Newton - Beijing
Jingshan School Exchange Program sends two Newton teachers and five
high school students to the Jingshan
School in Beijing, Newton Public Schools' sister school. Newton
hosts a similar group from the Jingshan School every fall. While
in Beijing, teachers teach English and continue their own study of
Chinese (Mandarin). Students attend classes in Chinese language,
history, art, music, math, science, and martial arts — all
in Chinese.
Qualifications
The
only requirements for successful candidates for the Exchange are:
a
keen spirit of adventurecommitment
to learn Chineseflexibility
in travel and living arrangementswillingness
and enthusiasm to serve as an ambassadora
lively esprit de corpsLiving Arrangements
Both
the Newton group in Beijing and the Jingshan group in Newton live
with host families.
Time of Stay
The
Newton group spends the spring semester in Beijing — approximately
four months.
Preparation
The
Exchange requires Newton participants to attend an intensive six
week summer institute and continuing fall study of Chinese language
and culture. All preparation in provided by the Newton Public
Schools.
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