We look for an international mix of bright and enterprising students who are curious about China and eager to discover for themselves what is myth and what is true about China in 2011.

Because Dimensions of China is not a typical Mandarin/Chinese culture program or a trip around China, our students need to enjoy dynamic and wide-ranging discussions, and interacting with fellow participants and different local people, in order to take full advantage of the extensive opportunities that the program provides.  Initiative, intellectual curiosity, openness, honesty, flexibility, and tolerance are essential qualities in this special study opportunity in Shanghai.

Dimensions of China is open to students attending Grades 9 through 12 in a US high school, or the equivalent in other parts of the world.  All program components, except the Mandarin tutorials, are conducted in English.  Prior knowledge of Chinese language or history is not required.

Applicants should submit their application as early as possible as admission to this program is competitive.  Our application deadline is January 31, 2011 for early admissions and March 31, 2011 for regular admissions.  Early admissions applicants will be guaranteed the courses they select.  Late applications will be reviewed only if spaces remain available or if the applicant has exceptional credentials.  Applicants may be invited to an interview over Skype or by telephone.

Admissions decisions will be communicated on a rolling basis within two weeks of receipt of all application materials.  Please follow this link to request for an Application Package.

Total program fee is US$5,500 per participant.  This fee is inclusive of:

• All tuition fees and course materials
• Transportation within China for all official program activities
• Admission charges for all official program activities
• Accommodations at East China Normal University and hotels
• Three meals a day (except during free time)

International airfare is not included in the program fee.  Group departure arrangements, through which students travel on the same flights to Shanghai, are generally available from New York in the US, and London in the UK.  We will provide to families information on group departures during the enrollment process.  Each enrolled student may make flight arrangements individually or via the program travel agent.

Personal expenses, such as passport and visa application fees, telephone and laundry charges, and costs of additional meals are not covered by the program fee.

Costs of insurance (including medical, medical emergency evacuation, travel, and cancellation insurance) are not included in the program fee.  All students are required to have medical and medical emergency evacuation insurance for the duration of the program.  We recommend that you check with your insurance provider to see if you already have such coverage for China or if such coverage can be added to your policy.  We will also provide you with information on an insurance vendor as part of the orientation package.  Questions relating to the terms of insurance should be addressed directly to the insurance provider.  Students must enroll directly with the insurance provider and send to us an official confirmation of insurance coverage before May 30, 2011.

Participants must make full payment of the program fee within ten days of notification of an admission decision.  Payment of the program fee should be made by wire transfer to our designated bank account which will be provided to families during the enrollment process.

Limited financial aid is available to outstanding applicants with a clear demonstration of need. Application for financial aid should be made as part of the application process.

The deadline for financial aid applications is January 15, 2011 for early admissions and March 15, 2011 for regular admissions.  Financial aid decisions will be communicated to applicants within one month after the respective application deadlines.