Intensive Chinese Language Program (Foundation Program)

Located in Hangzhou, the capital as well as the political, economic and cultural center of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Gongshang University is a public higher educational institution administrated by Zhejiang Province and focuses in the fields of business and technology. The English-medium master's degree program International trade (in the field of Chinese business) is ZJSU specialty and has been growing in popularity among International students. Besides, a total of 92 degree programs, including 48 bachelor's degree programs, 41 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral degree programs, are available for you as well. Last but not least, 4 non-degree programs, i.e. long-term Chinese language program, short-term Chinese language program, business Chinese program and China and Chinese business, are offered for you to learn pure Mandarin or Chinese business ways. ZJSU will be a perfect learning destination for those interested in Chinese culture, especially in the respect of Chinese business and finance.

This program is specially designed for following international students

■ Students who want to apply for Chinese-Medium undergraduate or graduate degree programs in Chinese universities.

■ Students who want to be prepared for an HSK test of Level 4 or above.

■ Students who want to improve Chinese proficiency in a short time, so as to adapt to living and working in China.

Program Objective：

Through one-year study, students are expected to acquire as follows:

■ A good command of Chinese language communication skills.

■ A good master of the basic abilities in Listening, Recording and Inquiry in Chinese language communication circumstance.

■ Initial abilities in reading Chinese professional materials with the assistance of reference books.

■ Passing HSK test level 4 on the basis of high attendance of one year’s intensive study, to reach the language requirement to apply for Chinese-Medium degree programs in Chinese universities.

Teaching Arrangement

The duration of the program is 32 weeks (two semesters) with 28 class hours per week (including 4 hours of after-school tutoring). Each international student will be provided with a Chinese partner to practice and improve Chinese proficiency in this program. This program is only available on Xiasha Campus.

Program-related field trips, such us visits, tours, interviews, sightseeing, are to be organized once each semester for students in this program.

Main Courses

Comprehensive Chinese, Listening, Chinese character Reading and Writing, Chinese Conversation, Business Chinese, Science and Technology Chinese, Tourism Chinese, HSK training.

Modern Facilities on Campus 

Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

The campus are modern with a high standard of facilities. There are on-campus health services, dining halls, sports facilities, libraries and internet.

Xiasha Campus

The Xiasha Campus, the central campus of Zhejiang Gongshang University is located in the Xiasha District for Higher Educational Institutions in the northeastern part of Hangzhou City. The Xiasha Higher Educational District has fourteen universities and institutes ZGU's Xiasha campus with an area of 129.6 hectares is the largest one in the district. The campus borders the Qiantang River, the tide of which is a splendid and miraculous phenomenon, well-known in China.

The design of the campus well reflects ZGU's concept of human-centered education, the harmony between humans and the environment, and the idea of sustainable development. The campus is divided into four parts: classroom buildings, office buildings, sports facilities and residential areas. Located near the Qiantang River, ZGU's classroom buildings are designed in the shape of traditional Chinese ships, symbolizing that students are sailing on an ocean of knowledge. The Campus is well known for its unique architecture, modern equipment and beautiful environment.

Downtown Campus

The Downtown Campus, the cradle of ZGU, is located in the central part of Hangzhou city, 10 minutes drive from the famous West Lake. On this campus School of International Education provides international students with program of Chinese Language and Culture.
 

Living on Campus

ZGU provides on-campus accommodations for international students, fully furnished apartments, as well as cleaning service and on-campus dining hall. All apartments are equipped with air-conditioning, hot water, colour TV, refrigerator, internet and telephone. There is a public kitchen on each floor in the apartment building. Internet access is available on site. 

Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

On Xia Sha Campus

3,250 RMB per year for double room

8,200 RMB per year for single room

Living off campus

If you don’t like to live on campus, you can choose to rent a room near your campus or join a local homestay family. Rent a House, apartment or flat.

The university allow foreign students to live off campus while you have to inform the university and get the permission from the university first before you make the arrangement. 

Off Campus hotels (click the pics to enlarge)

   

Average Rents for off-campus living

Depending on different cities, here is the general rang of the price for renting:

One-bedroom apartment: RMB 800-2500 per month

Two-bedroom apartment: RMB 1000-4500 per month

Three-bedroom apartment: RMB 1500-8000 per month

What’s more, the price varies depending on the condition of the apartment, facilities/furnishings, and especially the location

        

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