Opening in 2010, the new CAPA Beijing Study Center is located on the grounds of the Imperial Palace adjacent to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
The school, overlooking the palace gardens, hosts classroom space, an Internet lounge, a student study lounge, and a canteen serving meals and drinks at discounted prices. The school is also very close to gardens and athletic center with tennis courts, which our students make the most of in their free time.
Students and visiting faculty live either at CAPA’s Living Abroad Center, located within the Jade Youth Hostel, a short walk to the Forbidden City, or in one- or two-bedroom apartments near Dongdan Metro Station.
Stay tuned for further details!
Common Questions About the Beijing Center
- Where is the CAPA Beijing Center?
- The CAPA Beijing center will be located centrally located near Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
- Who is the local staff?
- CAPA’s International Programs Team will staff the CAPA center in Beijing. You will find them to be a great resource on many Chinese subjects, from activities to do in your free time to help on getting around Beijing and the rest of China.
- Are there Internet facilities? Should I bring my laptop?
- The CAPA Beijing center will have a computer lounge for student use; wireless Internet will also be available throughout the center. While some student residences have Internet access, this is not standard. Where it is provided, access to certain websites and downloads are prohibited and students should be prepared for slower access than what they are used to at home. Bringing a laptop is a personal decision. CAPA does not require the use of a laptop for any part of the program. If you do bring one, you may want to consider purchasing additional insurance on it.
