Program Introduction

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: September 11th, 2023 - January 12th, 2024 (Classes start from September 18th)

※ 17 weeks in total (the orientation week excluded). 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.

※ If there are suitable classes, students can apply for joining the program during the semester. Tuition fee: 1000 RMB/per week, and the visa will be borne by themselves. Before applying, please contact the program advisor to confirm whether you meet the application requirements.

Class Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30-11:45, 4 class hours each time (45min=1 class hour), 20 class hours per week.

※ The schedules above are based on Beijing time.

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.

● Graded Course: 12 grades 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:

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: July 31, 2023 (For applicants who're outside of mainland of China), August 31, 2023 (For applicants who're in mainland of China, and the validity period of the applicant's Chinese visa should be more than 30 days from the date of application).

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: 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

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 September 11, 2023; 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first two weeks after September 11, 2023; no refund after the first two weeks since September 11, 2023.

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. 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.

Contact Us

Program Officer: Joy

E-mail: jyhao@gec.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