Tabor in China

Location: Beijing, China; RDFZ Xishan School  

Dates: March 7-15, 2025 

Program Leader: Tian Zhou

Description: Tabor students live with home stay families or in dormitories to experience the life of a Chinese teenager. In addition to attending English-curriculum classes across a range of subjects during the week, students will visit sites of interest around Beijing with faculty chaperones, or with their home stay students or parents. The goal of the program is to provide Tabor students with an opportunity to experience life and friendship in one of the world’s major cities. Not incidentally, students will be immersed in Chinese language and culture, providing an opportunity to develop simple language skills and social knowledge. Finally, the opportunity for friendships and return hosting with their RDFZ counterparts beckons to students who value global education. Tabor and RDFZ look forward to strengthening their connection and friendship in future years. 

Itinerary: 

• Day 1: Friday, March 7
  • Depart from Tabor at 1:00  PM
  • 20-hr Flight from Boston Logan Airport to Beijing with one transfer
• Day 2: Saturday, March 8
  • Complete flight
  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Go to home stays.
• Day 3: Sunday, March 9
  • Arrive at RDFZ XISHAN for orientation & school assembly
  • Classes & lunch
  • Home stay
• Day 4: Monday, March 10
  • Home stay breakfast
  • Class
  • Lunch and activity
  • Home stay and dinner at restaurant
• Day 5: Tuesday, March 11
  • Home stay breakfast
  • Excursion w/faculty & guide to Great Wall
  • Rest & dinner at home stay
• Day 6: Wednesday, March 12
  • Breakfast & classes
  • Afternoon activities
  • Dinner and home stay
• Day 7: Thursday, March 13
  • Home stay breakfast
  • Classes & lunch
  • Explore Beijing with host
  • Dinner & home stay
• Day 8: Friday, March 14
  • Home stay rest
  • Special meals
  • Afternoon or evening performance with hosts
  • Home stay
• Day 9: Saturday, March 15
  • Return flight to Boston, arriving on same day. 

Requirements: A passport valid for 6 months after the conclusion of the program; certain countries may require a visa for entry. Tabor students will be covered by school trip and travelers’ insurance that covers emergency care and evacuation, although they must also have personal health insurance. Students must be in good academic and community life standing to participate. Chinese language fluency is not required.  The program is designed to serve as an introductory experience for students that have never visited this part of the world.