Long-term Night and Weekend Chinese Language Course

Founded in 1944, Shaanxi Normal University (SNU) is one of the 6 normal universities directly affiliated to the Ministry of Educational (MOE) in China. Administrative Management, Applied Chemistry, Computer Science and Technology are available there.In 1965 the University began accepting international students, and to date has undertaken the instruction of over 3000 students from all over the world, establishing friendly, cooperative relations with a total of 62 schools and cultural institutions across the globe. SNNU welcome you to explore the historic adventures in Xi’an.

Night and Weekend CourseStarts every spring and autumn, with the minimum study period set as one semester. Classes are given at night or during weekends.Curricular outline Some of the curricula are programmed the same as the full-time course and some are readjusted according to the specific needs and requirements of students. The schedule of classes is set according to the students' needs and requirements. Tuition: vary according to the hours of study. Beginner's Level Lower-Level The course is aimed at: Fresh Beginners Our teaching goals are: Assure every student the skillful using of Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese Phonetics) . Provide all the students with the opportunity to acquire about 1,400 common Chinese words and phrases, and about 60 grammar points at the end of this course. Support students in the master of knowledge of the strokes, orders of strokes and parts of Chinese characters, Cultivate a group of students capable of communicating in Chinese in a daily life situation Upper-Level The course is aimed at: those who have accomplished the objectives of lower level of Elementary Level. Our teaching goals are: Provide all the students with the opportunity to acquire about 2,800 words & phrases and attain the reading speed at 170-180 wpm at the end of this course Cultivate a group of students capable of communicating fluently in normal learning and social situation. Intermediate Level Lower-Level The course is aimed at: Those who have accomplished the objectives of Upper-Level of Elementary Level. Our teaching goal is: Support students in attaining level 3 or above on the HSK. Upper-Level The course is aimed at: Those who have accomplished the objectives of Lower-Level of Intermediate Level. Our teaching goal is: Support students in attaining level 6 or above on the HSK. Advance Level Lower-Level The course is aimed at: Those who have accomplished the objectives of Upper-Level of Intermediate Level. Our teaching goal is: Support students in attaining level 8 or above on the HSK. Upper-Level The course is aimed at: Those who have accomplished the objectives of Lower-Level of Advanced Level. Our teaching goal is: Support students in Attaining level 9 or above on the HSK. School time March for spring semester;Sept. for autumn semester

Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU) is one of the key institutions of higher learning directly affiliated to Ministry of Education and it entered "211 Project University" in 2006. It is an important base of fostering teachers of higher education, middle school education and educational administrative cadres. It is regarded as "the cradle of teachers" in Northwest China.

The predecessor of Shaanxi Normal University is Shaanxi Provincial Teachers School which was founded in 1944. It was renamed as Xi’an Teachers College in 1954. In 1960 Xi’an Teachers College emerged with Shaanxi Teachers College into Shaanxi Normal University. In 1978, it became one of the key institutions of higher learning directly affiliated to Ministry of Education. For 60 years, under the guidance of the educators such as Liu Zeru, Li Mian, Guo Qi of the old generation, its staff has worked hard and striven for the prosperity of the university generation after generation.

Up to now, SNNU has been built into an influential top comprehensive university, with complete disciplines and majors and with an integrated teaching system. SNNU has fostered near 130,000 graduates of all kinds for the nation, opening its enrolment to 31 provinces and districts all over the country. Besides, SNNU has begun to recruit postgraduate students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The current university Party Secretary is Researcher Gan Hui; University President is Prof. Fang Yu.
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The university is one of the earliest universities which performed the logistical socialized reform; therefore, it exposed an advanced way of logistical reform with its own characteristics. This experience exerted extensive influence nationwide.

Facing the new century, SNNU tries to take the opportunity of Western Development, enhances its teaching quality all over, increases its level of scientific research and social service, and strives for running SNNU into a comprehensive, research-oriented university with the specialization in teacher training.

Students Dormitory

4-person room costs 10 (RMB Yuan/day/bed)
double room costs 20 (RMB Yuan/day/bed)


Individual bathroom, twin bed, desk & chair, wardrobe, telephone, internet access, electric fan, electric water-heating shower and central heating

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