Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program B (4 weeks)

Beijing Normal University enjoys a program of broad international cooperation and exchange,
having signed cooperative agreements with almost 300 universities and research institutes from more than 30 nations and districts and having cooperative programs for exchange students with over 20 universities, in places that include the United States, the UK, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. Moreover, BNU has co-established Confucius Institutes with the University of Manchester, UK, the University of Oklahoma, USA, San Francisco State University, USA, Dawson University, Canada, and Sherbrooke University, Canada. There are long-term international students at BNU from over 69 different countries and regions, 65% of whom are pursuing academic degrees.

Since the implementation of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of China, the development objective of which is to create a comprehensive, distinctive and high-quality “World-Renowned Research-Oriented University,” Beijing Normal University has followed the developmental philosophy of “Stabilizing the Current Scale, Optimizing the Structure, Highlighting the Characteristics, and Innovating Independently” and has vigorously implemented strategies for development in teacher education, subjects , talents , scientific research, talents for strengthening the university, internationalization,, insurance of development conditions, and institution innovation. The school has grasped the opportunity of reform and development available now and is actively meeting national strategic needs, while striving to make ever greater contributions to strengthening the country via human resources and innovative national construction.

Short-term Programmes
“Twin city” Summer Program 2011
If you want to live on campus, the cost for living on BNU and ECNU are:
BNU  (double room):  RMB 120 / person / night
ECNU (double room):  RMB 100 / person / night

2011 Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program A&B
Accommodation fees: 120 RMB/person/day(standard double room)
BNU can allocate accommodation for short-term Chinese language students. The cost of this accommodation is 120 RMB/person/day (standard double room). Students who wish to stay in BNU’s international student dorms should complete the accommodation booking form and send it to the International Students Office with the application materials.

Accommodation Building                       Bed Room                                   Bed Room                          Public Kitchen
 of International Students

Facilities:Singlebed/bedding/wardrobe/bookshelves/desk/chair/readinglamp/telephone/TV/campus high-speed internet connection/ Safe/ air-conditioning/Public Bathroom (24 hours hot water, shower bath)

Accommodations offer hot water at least eighteen hours a day, and pay washers and dryers are available in each international student apartment building. Equipped public kitchens or canteens are available in some buildings. Computer labs, gymnasiums and cafeterias are also available in some building.

Notes:
Deposits and dorm fees for the first half-year must be paid within the first two weeks after you move in.
You are free to change accommodations among different dormitories and apartments within the first two weeks after the prescribed registration time, but if you change the room or check out after the two weeks you should pay the two-week accommodation fee as compensation.
Notice for Those Living off BNU Campus:
If you live off BNU campus, you must present to International Students Office your legal residence certificate.
If you live in a hotel, apartment or an international student building at other school, you must obtain a certification stamped by the building’s front office.

If you rent a Chinese house, you should get a completed REGISTRATION FORM OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE with the official seal from the local police station. To get this form, you must register at the local police station within 24 hours after moving in. Bring your passport and your landlord, who must present a household registration booklet. Those without a valid certificate will be considered illegally residing in China and will receive a warning or fine.

Food
The canteen in Lanhui International Students' Apartment has seating for 200 people. The average cost per day is about RMB 20 yuan. Other canteens and restaurants on campus are also open to international students, and within walking distance of campus there are a variety of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Western fast-food restaurants.
 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

• Healthy foreigners who are willing to observe Chinese laws and regulations, as well as those of BNU;
• Between 18 and 60 years old;
• Students must hold medical and accident insurance for the duration of their studies at BNU. 

1. Photocopy of valid passport
   With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Passport photo
   A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. Dormitory Booking Form
   
   
4. Letter of guarantee
   The guardian should write out his/her name, nationality, occupation and address (if an organization acts as the guardian, reference to the organization should be made clear).