The program consists of three 10- or 11-week quarters and an optional summer term of nine weeks. Classes are held daily at the same time slots from Monday to Friday. One class is 50 minutes.

   PROGRAM FEATURES 

• Total immersion environment with language pledge
• Rigorous curriculum; small-class, intensive training
• Learning alongside highly driven peers from various academic and professional backgrounds
• Large variety of courses, modern and classical
• 200–220 class hours per quarter, recommended 12 semester credits for Physical Track
• 100–110 class hours per quarter, recommended 10 semester credits for Online Track

While speaking is a core component of the ICLP curriculum, all classes provide comprehensive training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Coursework may include reading materials, recorded audio materials, written assignments, and speeches. Most of ICLP's selected textbooks are written in traditional Chinese characters and rendered into simplified Chinese, so students more familiar with simplified characters may opt for the simplified-character versions.

Students in the academic year program are encouraged to attend three consecutive quarters, although ICLP also accepts applications for one or two quarters. From their second semester onward, students may tailor their coursework to their own interests and enjoy the maximum opportunity to explore our diverse course options. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who successfully complete all three quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring) of the academic year program.

For a more detailed listing of the class offerings and teaching materials at ICLP, please see our website page.