Shanghai International Studies University

Summer Chinese Language Program

Shanghai International Studies University
The Summer Chinese Language Program at Shanghai International Studies University is a 4 Weeks long program for international students, taught in Chinese.

IntroductionIntroduction

Shanghai International Studies University is one of China's best schools and is one of the top foreign language education universities in the country. It also offers great courses in literature, education, economics, management and law.

Founded in 1949, Shanghai International Studies University was one of the first key universities engaged in both foreign language teaching and cultural exchanges with foreign countries. Over the past 30 years, there are about 1,600 international students are benefited from the Chinese Language which Includes English-Chinese bilingual, Business-oriented and Culture-oriented, Business Administration and Business Management, etc. SHISU will help you enjoy the beauty and prosper of Shanghai. 
 

ProgramAbout the Program

Curricula and Activities

Courses:Main courses include Chinese Listening Comprehension, Conversation and Reading.

Courses load:20 teaching hours per week, 4 teaching hours each morning (8:30-11:50), Monday through Friday. Also available are elective courses such as Chinese Economy and Culture, Chinese Calligraphy, Taijiquan (shadow boxing) and Chinese Wushu. The minimum enrollment for each course is 20 students. These courses are taught in the afternoon.

Activities:Inner city tours are offered once a week. (scenic spots, museums, acrobatics etc.) Weekend tours are available at students’ own expense.

Duration:from July 8 to Aug 2; registration date is July 5

NOTE:The exact opening date is available in Acceptance Letter.

Tuition:RMB 3000 for 3 weeks, RMB 3700 for 4 weeks, RMB 4350 for 5 weeks, RMB 5000 for 6 weeks, RMB 5500 for 7 weeks, RMB 6000 for 8 weeks.

Application period

  • Before May 20, applicant can get JW202 form and Acceptance Letter.
  • After May 20, applicant can get Acceptance Letter by fax or email but should apply for a tourist visa to China by himself.

Group application is welcomed and the courses and schedules may be varied according to the group’s requirements. Please contact with the Office of International Student Affairs if you have any special requests.

Completion of Program

Certificate of Study and Academic Record will be issued to those who have completed the short-term Chinese Language Program with qualified academic standing.

Registration

Applicant shall bring his Acceptance Letter, Form JW202 and passport to register with SISU at required time. Meanwhile, he is required to pay the tuition and fees. If one cannot register as required because of some problems, he has to inform the Office of International Student Affairs in advance. Those who are late without reason will be disqualified for enrollment.

About Shanghai International Studies University

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) was founded in December 1949 as the former Shanghai Russian College. It later was named the Shanghai Foreign Language Institute and became a national key university approved by the State Council in 1963. Approved by the Ministry of Education in 1994, it was officially renamed as “Shanghai International Studies University”. In the same year, it was listed as one of the first colleges and universities jointly supervised by the national Ministry of Education and the Municipality of Shanghai. In 1996, it passed the evaluation process of Project 211 directed by the Ministry of Education, and became one of the nation’s “100 key universities for the 21st Century.”

Shanghai International Studies University is a research, teaching, and multidisciplinary comprehensive university, committed to cultivating foreign language elites with “high-quality, multiple skills, international vision, spirit of innovation, and capacity of practice”. Having a long tradition of conscientious teaching and learning, SISU enjoys a very good reputation both at home and abroad.

Now, SISU has two campuses in Hongkou and Songjiang. The Hongkou campus is located in the center of Shanghai, covering 16.9 hectares with elegant surroundings. The Songjiang campus is in Shanghai's Songjiang New District, covering an area of 53.3 hectares, with a picturesque environment.

At present, SISU has a full-time enrollment of over 1,400 postgraduate students, 6,000 undergraduates, 800 college students, and 1,200 international students. There are also 25,000 other types of registered students in various programs.
SISU has a faculty with significant academic prestige and educational experience. The full-time teachers number more than 500, including more than 300 professors and associate professors as well as a group of young and middle-aged outstanding lecturers.

Accommodation


Shanghai International Studies University is located in Shanghai,China.Shanghai International Studies university has two campuses, Songjiang Campus and Hongkou Campus respectively.


Hongkou Campus 

Students in Language, most of the Chinese language and professional, international economy and trade (Chinese), business management (in Chinese) live in Hongkou Campus.There are SISU Guesthouse, SISU Hotel, Foreign Experts' Building, and Jinjiang Inn .


SISU Guesthouse

Introductions 

An 18-storey building, built in 1996, is located at 555 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, with a distance of 5-minute walk from the campus. The Hotel, equipped with central air-conditioning, inside has a cafeteria, a grocery and a beauty parlor. Both double rooms and single room are available. Each room has a private bathroom, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. 


Room Price
For semester programs: 

Standard Double room 75 RMB /person/day; 

Deluxe Double room 90 RMB /person/day

Single room: 125 RMB/day; 

Deluxe Single room: 160 RMB/day.


For summer or winter programs: 

Double room 80 RMB/person/day;

Single room: 130 RMB/day; 

Deluxe Single room: 160 RMB/day.





Introductions 
Jinjiang Inn, established in 2000 and renovated in 2010, it is managed by the Jinjiang International Hotels Group. Renowned for its good services, the inn provides FREE accesses to high-speed internet surfing (Wi-Fi), mini-fridge and public microwave as well as self-service laundry and set meals for international students at reasonable charges. Located on No. 718 Xi Jiangwan Road, it is extremely convenient in transportation and only 5-minute away from the campus of our university.

Room Price
Double room: RMB 80 per person per day; 

Single room: RMB 150 per day.



SISU Hotel 


Introduction

SISU Hotel is located at 555 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, with a distance of 5-minute walk from the campus. The Hotel, equipped with central air-conditioning, has a cafeteria inside, a grocery and a beauty parlor. Both double rooms and single room are available. Each room has a private bathroom, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. 


Room Price

Double room: 65 RMB/person/day (70 RMB/person/day in case of less-than-three-month lodging); 

Single room: 140 RMB/day.


Songjiang Campus


Introduction

A three-storey building built in 2001, is located on Songjiang Campus of SISU. Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has an air-conditioner, a private bath, a telephone and a TV set. 


Room Price
Double room: RMB 65 per person per day; 

Single room: RMB 100 per day.




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





Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 513 USD/In total
 
¥ 3700 CNY/In total

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be Non-Chinese citizens, over 16 and under 60 years old, in good health, and with reliable financial support and custody.
 

Application Materials

1Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3Certificate/Diploma of highest education
The certificate should be in English or Chinese, if not,it should be translated into English or Chinese and be notarized

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