Program Duration: 

February 17th, 2025 - June 13th, 2025 (the first week is orientation week and classes start from February 24th, 2025).Applicants can apply for joining the program in the middle of the semester. Two weeks at least with 1200 RMB per week.

※ In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be adjusted or suspended.

Duration: one semester or more

Class Schedule:

29 class hours per week (1 class hour = 45 minutes)

Morning: From Monday to Friday 8:30-11:45

Afternoon: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 13:15-15:45

Class opening conditions:

Offering classes from beginning to advanced (Elementary, Intermediate, Pre-Advanced, Advanced), with a minimum of 8 students per level.

*If the conditions for opening classes are not met, students can choose to transfer to Standard Chinese Language program or Intensive Chinese Language Program.

Fees:

Application fee: 800 RMB; tuition fee:15000 RMB/semester; the cost of teaching materials is at your own expense.

Textbook:

BCT Standard Course, Erya Chinese, Excel in Chinese, New Silk Road Business Chinese, etc. The cost of teaching materials is at your own expense.

● Specially designed for those who will or have already engaged in business or trade career under Chinese-related background.

● Offer appropriate courses for students of different levels to meet their needs at different learning stages.

● Help students obtain a larger vocabulary and specialized knowledge of business purpose.

● Enhance students' understanding of contemporary Chinese economy and finance through diverse courses.

● Cultivate students' communication skills in business surroundings through various scenario simulations like negotiation, speech, etc.

● Regularly arrange business themed lectures and on-site visits to companies.

Timetable for Business Chinese Language Program -Elementary

Timetable for Business Chinese Language Program - Intermediate

Timetable for Business Chinese Language Program - Pre-Advanced

Timetable for Business Chinese Language Program - Advanced

* The specific timetable is subject to change.

1. Copy of passport

2. ID photo

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

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

2. Application deadline:  January 10, 2025

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 Application fee/Tuition fee and Applicant’s passport name.

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 the semester start date (February 17, 2025 for Spring 2025 semester); 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first two weeks after the semester start date; no refund after the first two weeks since the semester start date.

ECNU will provide with visa application documents and on campus accommodation application for students of Chinese Language Programs (semester duration), please wait for further notice. For applicants who would join the program from the middle, please kindly note that L visa (tourist visa), M visa (trading visa), and other short-term visas are not acceptted as valid visa to be enrolled to ECNU. 

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