One of the most prestigious and the most beautiful universities in China
Life experience in dynamic, cosmopolitan city
About 10-20 students from different countries per class
Face-to-face classes and immersive Chinese learning environment
Full level Chinese courses from zero to advanced, with a scientific and reasonable curriculum
Entry placement test to learn at the right level
Required classes to improve Chinese language skills overall in the morning, and elective classes to improve speaking and Chinese character skills in the afternoon
Rich cultural experience activities
Official certificate of study issued
Provides a good foundation for Standard Chinese Language Program study
July 7th - August 15th, 2025 (6 weeks)
Class time: Monday to Friday 8:30-11:45, 20 class hours per week (1 class hour = 45 minutes)
1. Comprehensive Chinese: through listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills training, to improve the ability to use vocabulary, grammar structures and the corresponding Chinese characters
2. Chinese speaking: through spoken language training, to improve the ability of oral communication in Chinese
3. Cultural experience: deepen the understanding of Chinese society and culture through activities such as traditional Chinese cultural handicrafts hands-on experience, museum visits, enterprise visits and city walks.
4. One-on-one speaking tutoring (elective): a reservation system is adopted, with 6 reservation places per class per week. Students sign up voluntarily and have a one-on-one conversation with the teacher for about 15 minutes after a successful appointment. The conversation will focus on the topic of the previous week's class or cultural experience and students will receive targeted guidance.
5. Fundamentals of Chinese characters (elective): The teacher will explain the strokes, stroke order, radicals, and meaning of Chinese characters, and students will improve their ability to recognize and write Chinese characters through writing drills, dictation, and games based on their understanding.
40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course, Developing Chinese, Yi Da Chinese Series - Chinese Character Radicals Tutorial.
Application Fee: 400 RMB
Tuition Fee: 6000 RMB
*Textbooks, handicraft materials and entrance fees during the cultural experience are included.
Students can apply for on-campus accommodation (Limited housing options), which is available at the following rates:
Standard double room: RMB 160-200/person/day, two persons sharing (air-conditioning, free internet, private bathroom)
Economy double room: RMB 80-110/person/day, two persons sharing (air-conditioning, free internet, public bathroom)
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: May 23rd, 2025
*Students with special circumstances who wish to submit their applications later than the deadline should contact Ms. He at ymhe@gec.ecnu.edu.cn.
3. Age requirement: 18-55 years old
4. Application materials and application fees are not refundable once submitted.
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 May 30th, 2025. 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.
If due to personal reasons, a full refund will be provided to those who contact us prior to July 7th, 2025. 70% refund will be available for those who contact us within the first week following July 7th, 2025. No refund after the first week since July 14th, 2025.
ECNU will provide summer program students with the documents for applying for study visas.
Program Officer: Ms. He
E-mail: ymhe@gec.ecnu.edu.cn
Tel: +86-21-62232013/62238353
Address: 2F Reception Hall, Physics Building, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China
