Chinese Language

South China Normal University is an institution of higher learning with a long history and a rich legacy. Situated in Guangzhou, an open metropolis in South China, South China Normal University is imbued with Lingnan’s pioneering and pragmatic spirit. Furnished with English-taught Bachelor’s course Accounting as well as an abundance of other Chinese-taught courses, South China Normal University is known for a tradition of elegant simplicity and a favorable learning atmosphere. South China Normal University, a first-rate university in China in terms of the overall level of school running and comprehensive capabilities, featured by its uniqueness, openness and comprehensiveness, will be a fabulous choice for International students to pursue their study in China.

Length of study: 4 years (The minimum is 2 years, and maximum 6 years)

Teaching language: Chinese

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Goal We enhance the professional talents (Chinese teachers, interpreters and specialized commercial personnel) with good Chinese understanding and expression. They can master Chinese knowledge and skills completely, understand the condition and culture of China and use the Chinese language to work freely in certain fields. Description

This program is set for those whose native language is not Chinese. Graduation certificates will be issued when students have fulfilled the stipulated curriculum, acquired enough credits, completed the thesis and passed HSK Band 8. Students who satisfy the relevant requirements will be conferred upon the B.A. degree. Direction Chinese Education; Business Chinese Curriculum Courses for the first two years: Elementary and intermediate comprehensive Chinese, Listening and speaking, Extensive reading, Chinese writing, Newspaper reading, Chinese Character, An Introduction to China, Chinese Culture, etc. Courses for the third and fourth years: Chinese Education: Advanced Chinese, Applied writing, Chinese Newspaper Reading, Modern Chinese, Chinese Literature, Educational psychology, Basic Chinese Language, Teaching Methodology of Chinese and other courses. Business Chinese: Comprehensive Business Chinese, Conversational Business Chinese, Business Chinese Composition, Business Chinese Reading, International Trade theory and practice, E-commerce, Business Negotiation, China Foreign Trade and other courses Features Business Chinese: Company Visit, Lectures by Entrepreneur, Work Placement, etc Chinese Education: Internship, Cloning Teaching, etc

South China Normal University(SCNU) was established in 1933, and is now a member of “Project 211” and a prestigious university in Guangdong Province.

The university’s three campuses total approximately 509 acres, which are located in or near Guangzhou, the largest city in southern China. This region is one of the most economically and commercially vibrant regions in China, with excellent public transport system, pleasant weather and two large trade fairs (Canton Fair) in this city every year. It is a comprehensive university, consisting of diverse branches of learning, such as philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, and management.



Campus view of SCNU at night

The university comprises 24 schools and one department, offering programs, which include a certificate, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a doctoral degree. Three large libraries house a collection of over 3 million books. The total number of full time students reaches approximately 29,000, in addition, there are about 1000 international students for both long and short study.



Campus view of SCNU in daytime

SCNU adheres to the goal of becoming a teaching-oriented research university. It has a team of experts and scholars who are famous at home and abroad. There are over 1,600 teachers, of whom over 300 are professors, over 400 associate professors, over 600 master and doctoral supervisors, and 1,202 are holders of master or doctoral degrees. There are 4 members of the Academy of Science of China (ASC).

SCNU strives to nurture qualified personnel, emphasizing the development of the students’ overall abilities. Its alumni are playing their parts in education, government, business and other fields. Some of them are government leaders, famous scholars, professors, and business elites.

Dorm for international students

The university is active in international exchange, having the advantages of being close to Hong Kong, Macao,not far from Taiwan and its strength in teacher education. Links have been established with dozens of universities and educational organizations from over 20 countries and regions?

The university will continue to maintain its good tradition developed over years, adjusting and optimizing its programs, focusing on teaching and research, stressing the whole person education. It strives to build itself into a first-rate university in the country in terms of the overall level of school running and comprehensive capabilities, featured by its uniqueness, openness and comprehensiveness. 
 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Applicant should hold high school graduation or equivalent to a Chinese high school graduate
HSK Level 3 or above

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.   Academic transcript of high school