Short-Term 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.

Brief Introduction This program is designed to meet the students different study periods and requirements, varying from one week, two weeks, one month, two months to three months. Short-term class can be started whenever there are more than 10 applicants who are at the same level. In addition to the language classes, visits to some famous sites of historical and cultural interests in the vicinity of Xi’an city can be arranged according to the students’ requirements. Curricular outline Compulsory Courses:1.Comprehensive Chinese Courses at different levels;2.Chinese Oral Courses at different levels;3.Chinese Listening Courses at different levels;4.Chinese Speaking and Listening Courses at intermediate and advanced levels;5.Chinese Speaking and Listening Courses at advanced levels;6.Chinese Fast Reading Course, Newspaper and Magazine Reading Course at intermediate and advanced levels;Select Courses in Various Forms:1.Cultural Courses: Chinese National Knowledge, Chinese Culture, Chinese History, Chinese Geography, Chinese Films;2.Cultural Skills Courses: Chinese Painting, Chinese Calligraphy, Taijiquan (Shadowboxing), Chinese Folk Music, Erhu (Urheen), etc.3.Economic and Trade Courses: Economic and Trade Oral Course, Economic and Trade Writing Course;4.Literary Courses: Selected Reading of Literary Classics, Chinese Ancient Poetry, Chinese Literary History;5.Chinese Language Practice Courses Through Experiencing Shaanxi Culture and Customs: Students will visit places of historical interests and scenic beauty, enjoy local dishes at farmers' homes and appreciate the farmers' paintings, etc.

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

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

 

1.Applicants should be between the age of 18 to 60
2.Foreign citizen with good health

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.