Standard Chinese Language Program

Program Duration: 

March 2nd, 2026 - July 3rd, 2026 (the first week is orientation week and classes start from March 9th, 2026).

*18 weeks in total (the orientation week included). In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be suspended.

*On January 19th, 2026, the school will email students to complete a Chinese proficiency survey questionnaire for the purpose of arranging online placement exams. Please ensure that student email addresses are accurate and valid.

Duration:

One semester or more

Class Schedule:

Beginner I (absolute beginners): Monday to Friday 13:30 pm-15:00 pm, 15:15 pm-16:45 pm, 4 class hours each session (45min=1 class hour), 20 class hours per week.

Beginner II & Non-beginner levels:Monday to Friday 8:30 am-10:00 am, 10:15 am-11:45 am, 4 class hours each session (45min=1 class hour), 20 class hours per week.

Beginner I & II Course Level: Description: https://book.yunzhan365.com/rnapj/wldi/mobile/index.html

Fees:

Application fee 800 RMB; tuition fee 9800 RMB/semester.

Textbooks:

40 Lessons for Basic Chinese, Developing Chinese, Advanced Chinese News Reading Course, China Focus, etc. Teachers will provide a list of textbooks at the beginning of the semester, and students may purchase textbooks based on the list for their classes.

• Small Class: No more than 25 persons per class.

• Various Courses: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team, face to face to improve students’ Chinese language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• Graded Course: 12 grades of course provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels.

• Enriched Program: HSK Test Preparation, Chinese Pronunciation Correction and other elective courses are offered (free of charge, limited places available).

• Field Trip: Organized once a semester, and students may voluntarily sign up to enjoy the natural and humanistic landscapes and learn about Chinese society and culture (separate fee, voluntary enrollment, and ECNU pays part of travel agency fees).

• Auxiliary Resources: Free VIP accounts for Chinese learning application.

• Completion Certificate: All students receive a transcript at the end of the semester and a certificate of completion for those who meet the completion requirements.

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: December 31, 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

※ Applicants should finish the payment of tuition fee before January 10, 2026. Please indicate the tuition fee and the applicant's passport name when making the remittance. After the remittance is completed, please upload the remittance voucher to the application system.

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 (by March 2nd, 2026, inclusive); 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first two weeks after the semester start date (by March 16th, 2026, inclusive); no refund after the first two weeks since the semester start date.

ECNU will provide visa application documents for students of Chinese Language Programs (semester duration). 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 accepted as valid visa to be enrolled to ECNU. 

New student housing reservations are expected to open in early January 2026. Students must complete tuition payment in advance to qualify for housing reservations. Reservations will be accepted based on actual room availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Specific arrangements will be communicated via email.

Program officer: Ms. He 

Email: ymhe@gec.ecnu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-62232013/62238353

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