Students receive 3.5 academic credits for the semester. The International Asian Studies Program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is an intensive language program offering all levels of Cantonese and Mandarin. The language courses are supplemented with additional Asian studies courses taught in English. Students can complete either 12 units of Chinese language and 2 courses in English, or 9 units of Chinese language and 3 courses in English. CMC requires some prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
Students live in college dormitories with Chinese roommates.
Advanced students of Chinese can enroll in regular courses taught either in Cantonese or Mandarin. At least one year of college-level Mandarin Chinese is required. Special features include living in a dormitory with a Chinese roommate and language partners. Participants study language, contemporary issues, and complete an independent study project. Students live in a variety of accommodations including educational institutions, small hotels, or homestays.