What airport should I arrive to?

For the Mature Teen Homestay Program in Shangahi, you should arrive to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall.  You will be taken to the school to meet the Course Director, collect your welcome package and then taken to your host family.

When should I arrive and when should I depart?

You should plan to arrive on a Sunday, ideally before 3:00 PM and depart on a Saturday, ideally before 12:00 PM. For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Saturday and flying overnight for a Sunday arrival in China.

How can I get to Shanghai from the US/Canada?

There are direct flights between the US/Canada and Shanghai. Here is a partial list of airlines (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

Air China

American Airlines

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

There are also indirect flights between the US/Canada and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. We suggest you contact your travel agent for options.

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

This program does not support student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. If you do not feel comfortable flying without this status we advise against enrolling in a mature teen program.

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

Please note:

The Mature Teen Homestay Program in Shanghai starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday.  We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Sunday or departures after Saturday. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!

Questions about getting to Kanazawa? Call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411