One-semester Chinese Language program

East China Normal University is one of China's finest universities and is the official center for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Science, liberal arts, management, engineering, law, education, philosophy, history and economics are all popular courses here. With 3000 international students each year, the school is a hotspot for international students in China.

Located in Shanghai, East China Normal University (ECNU) is directly under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. It is also the offficial center for Instructing Chinese as a Foreign Language.The passing rate of HSK is always high. Engineering, science, management and economics are hot subjects there. In particular, International Business is taught in both Chinese and English. Besides, various cultural activities are organised for you. ECNU is very popular among international students, 3000 international students studying there every year. ECNU expects your coming.
 

Zhongshan Rd. Campus

There are four international student dorms on Zhongshan Rd. Campus: International Exchange Service Center, No.1 International Student Residence Hall, No.2 International Student Residence Hall, No.12 Student Residence Hall.

(★The accommodation fees of the above dormitories are paid by semester and will not be refunded if you leave during the semester. )

Minhang Campus

No. 14 Students’ Dormitory
Single room :RMB 35/night/room (private bath room; air-con; phone, internet access)

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Ages ranging from 16 to 35 (calculated uniformly as of September 1, 2024). The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers maybe extended to 45.

Language Requirement

Applicants should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4) and HSKK score.

Chinese Bridge' winners who have been awarded International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate can apply for admission according to the scholarship specified in the certificate. Please consult chinesebridge@chinese.cn concerning scholarship awarding.

1) Application form for  International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship filled in Chinese or English and generated by online application.

2) Copy of passport

* Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

3) Highest diploma & Academic transcripts (original or notarized photocopy): Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4) A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English and no less than 800 words.

5) Recommendation letters from recommending Institution.

6) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant.) The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.

7) HSK & HSKK Certificate (the Chinese Proficiency Test, Valid for 2 years).

* Chinese Bridge' winners who have been awarded International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate are required to log on to the International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship website and submit their application materials with their scholarship certificate. Should you have any inquiries, please contact at chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

8) Non-criminal Certificate (notarized photocopy in English or Chinese)

9) Application fee: 800 RMB (Please pay through the online registration at https://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn/)

Exempt from tuition fee.

Provide accommodation on campus: economic double room (public restroom). If you choose to live off-campus and get approval from the university, off-campus living allowance is 700 RMB/month/person.

Living allowance: 2500 RMB/month.

Provide comprehensive medical care insurance for International Students: 800 RMB/person/year.

Scholarship for One-Semester Study

The programme commences either in September or March, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships in last three years are not eligible.

For the areas of International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature, applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4), and an HSKK test score is required.

For the areas of Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy, etc., applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 5), and an HSKK test score is required.