About YISA: Why Study Abroad with YISA?

Studying with YISA will open doors for you - doors into your own way of relating to the world, doors into unique academic opportunities, and doors into professional possibilities that you may not even see before going to China. We want to help you explore all of these pathways to personal growth, and to give you the support in China to allow you to reach your highest potential as an international student.

In addition to an intensive Chinese language program, YISA offers courses in Political Science, Geography, International Business, and Chinese Philosophy that are taught in English. With direct credit guaranteed by one of our American university partners, you can continue making progress on your degree while gaining a first-hand experience living in downtown Nanjing. YISA partners with Nanjing Normal University to offer a comprehensive language learning program from beginner to advanced levels. You do not have to have any prior knowledge of Chinese to study with YISA. Whether you are advanced or a total beginner, there is no better way to improve your Chinese than by living and learning in China.

The total cost to study with Yangtze International Study Abroad is less than many other programs in China and offers unmatched services and academic value. YISA program fees are guaranteed in dollars, and are inclusive of tuition, housing, books, health insurance, and excursions.

The following list includes details of exactly what is included in your program fee. We invite you to compare our included features with those of any other organization.

  • Housing in a fully furnished modern apartment with wireless internet. (students can also choose to live in a home with a family in Nanjing).
  • YISA excursions to Beijing, Shanghai, and other locations with cultural activities to help you learn more about your location and complement your academic studies.
  • Textbooks and other media as required by each professor.
  • Pre-departure advice on budget, travel, tours, flights, etc.
  • YISA support services to help you with financial aid transfer, academic advice, visa assistance, independent travel planning within China, and more.
  • On-site Resident Director and support staff for guidance in issues relating to health, academics, language, cultural differences and more.
  • Facilitated social and recreational activities.
  • Health Insurance for routine and emergency medical assistance through AIG.
  • Transcripts for transfer of credit to your home college or university.