We strongly believe that you will benefit most from the cultural aspect of the visit if you stay and mix with a host family who have children of the same age as yourself. Every effort is made to match your age, ability and interests with that of a Chinese student. All host families will be personally vetted by OPDS staff to ensure their suitability for the student.
Student residence accommodation can be provided in shared rooms for same sex students.
Students usually have breakfast and evening meal in their chosen accommodation and lunch is taken at school. Some days, however, have allocated visits to restaurants or food markets so that students can appreciate the variety of cuisine on offer in China.
Where students elect to stay with a Host Family, it is the Host Family responsibility to ensure they are safely transferred to and from the school every day, according to the programme.
From the moment you land in Beijing you will be met by a member of the OPDS team who will transfer you to your chosen accommodation.