Immediately after acceptance
Click the link below to submit your $300 USD deposit via CLI's secure payment system (powered by Stripe). Be sure to select your chosen program: China Study Abroad (Standard) or China Study Abroad (Intensive).
Secure Your Space →Please complete this form as soon as possible. It's important that we have information regarding any medical allergies or considerations, as well as any dietary restrictions you may have.
Complete Dietary & Medical Form →Within one week of submitting your program deposit, please complete this basic introduction form. Your CLI homestay family is curious to learn about their guest and excited to welcome you in Guilin!
Complete Homestay Introduction →
Life at CLI in Guilin
3+ months before departure
Please use CLI's secure Passport Form to submit a clear scan of your passport's main information page. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned return date.
Upload Passport →Please complete this form at your earliest convenience so CLI can prepare and send the invitation letter and supporting documents you'll need when applying for your Chinese student visa.
Once you've received your invitation letter from CLI, follow the visa guide that matches your program type:
Summer/Winter Term: Consult CLI's summer/winter visa guide (X2).
Fall/Spring Semester: Consult CLI's fall/spring visa guide (X2).
Academic Year: Consult CLI's academic year visa guide (X1).
Schedule a health examination with your family physician using GXNU's official Health Examination Form. Email the completed form to your Admissions Manager at mira@studycli.org.
Complete GXNU's Application Form and submit it to your Admissions Manager at mira@studycli.org.
CLI students in Guilin
1–3 months before departure
Complete CLI's pre-departure questionnaire about your Chinese language journey and future goals. Answer in Chinese to the best of your ability — but if you're just beginning, English is perfectly fine!
Share Your Chinese Story →CLI has put together a comprehensive pre-departure packet covering everything from what to pack to daily life in Guilin. Please review all information carefully and reach out to natalie@studycli.org with any questions.
Read Pre-Departure Packet →Every summer, CLI offers an English-taught elective on Chinese history, culture, or literature. All students must complete CLI's Study Abroad in China Course Interest Form.
A great selection of free Mandarin learning resources is available online. Take time to review and familiarize yourself with each — the more Chinese you practice before arriving, the smoother your transition will be.
Browse Resources →Watch video testimonials from CLI alumni who share their experiences studying Chinese and living in Guilin. It's the best way to see what your upcoming adventure will look like.
Watch Testimonials →
Relaxing in Chuanshan Park
2–3 weeks before departure
Within one week of submitting your $300 deposit, you'll receive an email from your Admissions Manager with instructions for your remaining tuition balance.
CLI provides complimentary airport, train station, or bus station pickup and drop-off for all students. Complete this form so we know exactly where and when to meet you.
Plan to arrive in Guilin the Saturday or Sunday before your first day of classes. CLI's orientation is held Monday morning. From early September through April, if a guest room is available, you may arrive before Saturday for an additional 150 RMB per night.
