Program Introduction

1. Standard Chinese Language Program (Offline)

Target: For students currently in China’s mainland or students from countries that opened study visa application. Classes will be held on site.

Program Duration: February 27th, 2023 - June 30th, 2023 (Classes start on March 6th)

※ 17 weeks in total. In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be suspended. About two weeks before classes begin, students need to register online and take placement test.

Fees：Application Fee 400 RMB; Tuition Fee 9800 RMB/semester

Textbooks: 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course, Developing Chinese, Times Newspaper Reading Course of Advanced Chinese, etc. The cost of teaching materials is at your own expense according to the specific class.

Program Features:

● Small Class Size: Less than 24 students per class.

● Various Course Types: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team helps you to improve Chinese language level face to face with equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

● Rich Course Levels: 12 levels of course are provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels.

● Completion Certificate: Transcripts and certificate of completion will be issued to students who successfully complete the course.

Sample Timetable:

Target: For students who are overseas or staying in China mainland currently. Students can take live stream courses with software, e.g. VooV Meeting, ClassIn

Program Duration: February 27th, 2023 - June 30th , 2023 (Classes start on March 6th)

※ 17 weeks in total. In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be suspended. About two weeks before classes begin, students need to register online and take placement test.

Fees: Application Fee 400 RMB; Tuition Fee 9800 RMB/semester

Teaching Materials: Teachers will instruct students to prepare digital copies of textbooks according to the curriculum, e.g. 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course, Developing Chinese, Times Newspaper Reading Course of Advanced Chinese, etc.

Program Features:

● Distance Teaching & Learning: Interaction with the teachers in live stream class in a dynamic class atmosphere; teachers track each students' progress and provide timely feedback and guidance;

● Various Teaching Mode: A combination of comprehensive, listening and speaking courses are provided to develop student’s multiple skills. Newspaper reading, Chinese culture and audio-visual courses are offered for students of higher levels to improve the effectiveness of Chinese learning;

● Rich Course Levels: 12 levels of course are provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels;

● Auxiliary Learning: A one-year VIP account of Chinese Learning App for free to help intelligently test language level and improve learning effectiveness and efficiency;

● Completion Certificate: An electronic transcript will be issued at the end of the program and an electronic completion certificate will be issued for students who successfully complete the program.

Online Project Equipment Requirements:

● A computer with normal access to the camera, headphones and sound card

● Smooth Internet

● Quiet space for study

Sample Timetable:

※Note: The timetable above is according to Beijing time

Documents Required

1. Copy of passport 

2. ID photo

3. Study certificate/highest diploma(Chinese/English version)

Application Procedures

1. Apply online: http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn, please pay attention to important notice by e-mail after application.

2. Application deadline:

1) Standard Chinese Language Program (Offline): Dec 9, 2022

2) Standard Chinese Language Program (Online): Dec 30, 2022

3. Age requirement: 18-55 years old

4. Application materials and application fees are not refundable once submitted.

How to Pay

1) Pay via online application system;

2) Bank Transfer

Account Name: EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY

Account No.: 446872907745

Bank Name: BANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH

SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ300

Address: 200 MID YINCHENG ROAD, PUDONG AREA, SHANGHAI, CHINA

*Note: Applicants should finish the payment before Dec. 16th, 2022. Please indicate that the payment is for Tuition Fee and Applicant’s Passport Name, then send the receipt of payment by email once you finish the bank transfer.

Refund Rules

1) Standard Chinese Language Program (Offline): If due to personal reasons, a full refund is available for those who give up enrollment and complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures before February 27th, 2023; 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first two weeks after February 27th, 2023; no refund after the first two weeks since February 27th, 2023.

2) Standard Chinese Language Program (Online): The first week of class starting from March 6th, 2023 is a free trial week and you can get a full refund within the first week. No refund after the first week.

3) If due to force majeure factors such as the epidemic, or if the number of applicants cannot meet the conditions for opening the class, you can give up your enrollment and complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within one week from February 27th, 2023, and you can get a full refund. In addition, during the semester, the school may adjust offline courses to online courses according to the requirements of epidemic prevention and control. If this adjustment occurs during the middle of the semester, students are requested to cooperate with participating in the online courses and the tuition fee will not be refunded.

Visa and Accommodation

ECNU can provide visa application documents and on campus accommodation application for students of Standard Chinese Language Program (Offline), please wait for further notice. ECNU does not provide visa application documents or accommodations for students of Standard Chinese Language Program (Online).

Contact Us

Program Officer: Joy

E-mail: lxs@ecnu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-62232013/62238353

Address: Room 253, Physics Building, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China