Minor student support
Chaperone Service for Minors in Guilin
CLI’s Chaperone Service for Minors provides a dedicated chaperone with 24/7 availability for students learning Chinese with CLI in Guilin, helping families further ensure a safe, healthy, and enriching experience.
$320 USD per week · required at ages 15–16, optional at 17 · one minor per chaperone · three required check-ins each day
A dedicated layer of support
One trusted person, close by throughout the stay
Sending your child abroad can be both exciting and daunting. CLI’s Chaperone Service gives a minor student a dedicated point of support in Guilin while helping parents remain connected and informed.
Dedicated chaperones are carefully selected from within CLI’s full-time and part-time team and are comprehensively trained in the soft and hard skills required to meet the responsibility.
Each chaperone supports at most one minor at a time, allowing for focused care, attention, and day-to-day guidance.
The service at a glance
Structured support, with a familiar person nearby
The service combines availability, regular check-ins, parent communication, companionship, and supervised guidance in Guilin.
Additional service
$320 USD per weekA dedicated CLI chaperone throughout the student’s stay
Responsibilities are centered on the minor’s safety and well-being.
Chaperones are assigned at most one minor at any given time.
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Same-floor accommodationThe chaperone resides in a private room at CLI on the same floor as the student’s accommodation.
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Three daily check-insRequired at wake-up, once during the day, and at bedtime.
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Direct parent communicationA shared WeChat group plus a separate parent-chaperone conversation.
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Language buddy and mentorShared meals, cultural exchange, companionship, and practical guidance.
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Accompanied outingsThe student is accompanied by the chaperone or a CLI team member when going into the city.
Primary responsibilities
What the chaperone does
CLI’s chaperone service includes essential duties designed to enhance the safety and well-being of a minor student while supporting communication, cultural adjustment, and daily life in Guilin.
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Be available 24/7
The chaperone’s primary responsibility is to be available at all times, helping ensure the student’s safety and well-being.
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Conduct three daily check-ins
One at wake-up, one during a long break between or after class, and one at bedtime.
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Keep parents connected through WeChat
Through WeChat, the chaperone participates in a group with the student and parent and maintains a separate conversation with the parent.
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Serve as a Pengyou language buddy and mentor
In line with CLI’s Pengyou Program, the chaperone shares some meals with the student and offers companionship, cultural exchange, and guidance around Guilin.
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Accompany the student in the city
When the student goes out into Guilin, they are accompanied by their chaperone or another CLI team member, subject only to the limited parent-approved exception described below.
The daily rhythm
Three check-ins, plus ongoing availability
Required touchpoints create a predictable routine while the chaperone remains available throughout the day and night.
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Wake-up
The student checks in by WeChat or in person at the beginning of the day.
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During the day
A second check-in takes place during a long break between classes or after class.
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Bedtime
The student completes the third required check-in at the end of the day.
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Around the clock
Outside scheduled check-ins, the chaperone remains available and the student reports any schedule changes.
Student rules and guidelines
Clear expectations, with one narrowly defined exception
All students enrolled in the Chaperone Service for Minors are required to follow these rules to support their safety and well-being.
Student commitmentsRequired
- Check in by WeChat or in person three times per day: wake-up, once during the day, and bedtime.
- Do not go out into the city without a chaperone or CLI team member, except under the limited arrangement described alongside.
- Follow the curfew agreed upon with the parent and chaperone. CLI’s recommended curfew is 9:00 PM local time.
- Maintain open communication and notify the chaperone of any changes to the daily schedule.
- Behave respectfully and responsibly, both in and outside of the CLI Center.
Nearby meal or errandParent option
- Parents may opt into one exception to the accompaniment rule.
- The student may be permitted to go alone for a nearby meal or to buy items at a nearby convenience store or grocery store.
- The arrangement must be discussed with CLI in advance.
- The parent, student, and CLI must all agree before the exception applies.
- Outside this agreed exception, accompaniment remains required.
For parents and students
Frequently Asked Questions
Which students need the Chaperone Service?
CLI accepts students aged 15 and older who come without a parent. The Chaperone Service is required for students aged 15 and 16 and optional for students aged 17. Children under 15 can study at CLI when a parent or guardian comes to Guilin and stays with them.
How much does the Chaperone Service cost?
The additional fee is $320 USD per week.
Who serves as a chaperone?
CLI selects chaperones from within its full-time and part-time team. They are comprehensively trained in the soft and hard skills required for the responsibility and support at most one minor at a time.
Where does the chaperone stay?
The chaperone resides in a private room at CLI located on the same floor as the minor student’s accommodation.
How often does the chaperone check in?
Three times each day: at wake-up, once during the day during a long break between or after class, and at bedtime.
How will parents communicate with the chaperone?
Through WeChat. The chaperone participates in a group conversation with the student and parent and also maintains a separate conversation with the parent for direct communication.
May a minor student go out alone?
Generally, no. The student must be accompanied by the chaperone or a CLI team member. A parent may opt into one limited exception for a nearby meal or a purchase from a nearby convenience store or grocery store, but the parent, student, and CLI must discuss and agree to it in advance.
What curfew does CLI recommend?
CLI recommends 9:00 PM local time. The student must follow the specific curfew agreed upon with the parent and chaperone.
Does the chaperone spend time with the student beyond supervision?
Yes. As part of the Pengyou Program component, the chaperone serves as a language buddy and mentor, shares some meals with the student, and helps them navigate Guilin and its surroundings.
Start the conversation
Talk through the arrangements with CLI
Every family’s questions are different. Contact the CLI team to discuss the Chaperone Service for Minors and how its communication, curfew, check-in, and outing expectations would apply during your child’s stay.
We’re happy to help you determine whether this additional layer of support is the right fit for your family.
Contact CLI about chaperone serviceWhat CLI can clarify with you
A conversation can help align expectations before the service begins.
- The chaperone assignment and same-floor accommodation arrangement
- The three daily check-ins and 24/7 availability
- The shared and parent-only WeChat conversations
- The agreed curfew and accompaniment rules
- Any request for the limited nearby-meal or errand exception
Questions are welcome at any stage of planning.
