Hi, my name is Manuel! I am from Spain and I am a Student Advisor at LTL and I’m based at our Taipei school.
Hi, my name is Mojca! I am from Slovenia in Europe and I work as a student advisor at our Shanghai school.
LTL makes you feel like you studied a lot. The teacher who taught us characters also helped us practice our speaking, which I really liked. We had two teachers.The other teacher also made us speak as much as possible. It was good because you are forced to speak in Chinese and that makes you improve. It was a great experience.
Our Homestay option allows you to put into practice what you learn in your Chinese lessons. This is a great way to further speed up your learning.
APARTMENTS IN BEIJING
Experience our variety of Apartments in Beijing and enjoy complete freedom and a convenient route to LTL Mandarin School Beijing.
You will share your apartment with local Chinese in a multi-storey building.
This is an ideal budget option for students coming to learn Chinese in China whilst looking to also keep extra money for other activities.
You will also be close to a supermarket if you need to make some quick, convenient purchases such as water or something for breakfast the following morning.
Did you know you could also live with a Chinese family?
Check out our Homestay Programs for the best immersion experience you can have in China.
- Great budget option
- Convenient location
- Share with local Chinese
- Enjoy an immersive experience
- Living in Beijing is very safe
Comfortable and Convenient
Amenities – All easily accessible from your shared apartment
Travel – Located close to the Metro to get to school
Enjoy independence – Come and go as you please
Community Feel
Chinese friends – Make friends with your flatmates
Safety – We check and inspect all apartments
Neighbourhood – Everyone is friendly, you’ll feel at home
Studio Apartments
Freedom – Your own bathroom and kitchen area to use
Convenient – Within walking/cycling distance from LTL School
Furnished – Good quality which we regularly check
Flexibility with LTL
Budget option – Great value accommodation in Beijing
En-Suite – You get your very own bathroom
Arrive when you please – We can help 24/7
LTL APARTMENTS IN BEIJING
Overall we offer two types of apartment in Beijing. Below is a table showing the types of apartment we have and the basic features they include:
| Type of Apartment | En-Suite Room | Studio Apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Communal Area | ✓ | Private Area |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private Bathroom | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared Bathroom | ✕ | ✕ |
| Private Apartment | ✕ | ✓ |
En-Suite Room in Shared Apartment
Our Shared Apartments offer En-Suite bedroom, meaning you will have you private bathroom.
These are great options if you are on a budget.
Shared Apartments are located around Beijing but never more than a 45 minute journey from our school.
This will require a journey on the Beijing Metro or perhaps a bus or taxi journey depending on your preference!
Our Shared Apartments are basic local apartment quality so if booking these, do not expect 4-5 star accommodation.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- All our shared apartments are located nearby LTL Beijing
- No longer than 45 minutes journey time to the school
- All your flatmates will be Chinese, adding an immersive experience to your stay.
Air Conditioning – Generally air conditioning is only really needed, and used, in July and August when the weather is at it’s peak heat.
PLEASE NOTE – If you wish for something a little more upscale we recommend you check out our Beijing Homestays.
You will be sharing with Chinese locals and hygiene standards might not be the same as what you are used to at home.
These are a budget option and fantastic if you want to save some cash for other things like travelling China but you must be aware that as things are shared, hygiene standards can differ with people all around the world.
Things can be different in China, so just be aware before arriving of shared kitchen areas.
Studio Apartments in Beijing
With our studio apartments in Beijing you can be assured of complete privacy whenever you are home.
All apartments are very safe and before we select them we check all apartments to make sure the apartment itself, and the area is a safe place to be.
That said, Beijing is one of the safest cities you could wish to live in.
You will have a 24/7 security service and reception service likewise.
Restaurants, shops and supermarkets are all easy and simple to access, as they are around the LTL Beijing school so you are never from from the essentials you need day to day.
Bills for the Studio apartment such as heating, electric and water are all included in the prices listed below.
Our studio apartments are designed for one to two people. You can chat to us about your options and what you wish to book.
Although you will live in comfort at our studio apartments you must be aware that Chinese apartments can differ in layout and quality to what you maybe used to.
We will happily put you in contact with students who have previously stayed in our studio apartments.
Likewise, we can re-assure you with additional pictures if you so wish. It is also possible to switch your apartment subject to availability.
NOTE – You can only book one of our studio apartments if you have booked a study Chinese in china program with LTL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have access to washing facilities?
Yes, each apartment comes with a washing machine so you can wash your clothes.
Is there anything I should bring?
You should find everything is provided at the shared apartment so the answer, apart from yourself and your possessions, is no.
Will I experience Chinese immersion?
Experiencing immersion in China very much depends on the individual. If you want, you have an ideal chance to meet local Chinese friends who don’t speak any English.
If you get close to them, maybe you could go for dinner or play sports together. This will help your Chinese hugely.
The difficulty here might be the more reserved nature of the students. Whilst you may get to know some, others will be a little shyer and harder to get to know.
If you want to experience immersion in China we believe the best way to do this is by staying at our Chinese Homestays in Beijing, whilst taking our Chinese Immersion program.
There is always a chance to learn Chinese in China, take every opportunity you can.
Do the landlords speak English?
They don’t, and generally in China, outside the main expat areas you’ll find this is the case.
On the flipside, landlords are very experienced when dealing with foreign students and most of these students speak basic or zero Mandarin.
Therefore, you should not worry about the language barrier. It’d be useful to maybe download some apps on your phone before hand.
Pleco, for example is a hugely useful Chinese dictionary app that will help learn Mandarin in China as well as break down any language barriers.
Is there a preferred arrival time?
Yes, the preferred time of arrival is between 11am and 6pm on a Sunday.
This ensures the smoothest transition. After landing it may take around two hours to get to your apartment. Arriving at off peak times is a little more troublesome for not just the landlords but yourself as well.
That said you can arrive whenever you decide. If you have any questions or worries about flight times, please speak to us.
Do you have any pictures?
We do and you can find it via our Accommodation in Beijing gallery.
How do I get to school on my first day?
You will either travel alone or with other LTL students. If you are a little unsure of the route, please allow yourself a little extra time.
You will get used to the subway which you’ve likely never used before.
Don’t forget Google Maps will not work in China as a VPN is required.
On that note it is useful to get your VPN installed before coming to China. It is more troublesome to do it here. Express VPN and Astrill are two we recommend and tend to work well here.
Is there a cleaner?
For the communal areas, yes there is. For your own room you are responsible.
If hygiene is a concern of yours it might be worth booking a homestay in Beijing instead. This mainly applies to the communal bathroom area.
In a studio apartment, do I need to share bathroom or kitchen?
No, the draw of our studio apartments is that it gives you complete privacy.
This means all rooms are yours and yours only.
