Program Features
1. One of the most prestigious and the most beautiful universities in China
2. Life experience in dynamic, cosmopolitan city
3. About 10-20 students from different countries per class
4. Face-to-face classes and immersive Chinese learning environment
5. Full level Chinese courses from zero to advanced, with a scientific and reasonable curriculum
6. Entry placement test to learn at the right level
7. Compulsary classes to improve Chinese language skills overall in the morning, and elective classes to improve speaking and Chinese character skills in the afternoon
8. Rich cultural experience activities
9. Official certificate of study issued
10. Provides a good foundation for Standard Chinese Language Program study
Study Duration
July 8 - August 16, 2024 (6 weeks)
Class time: Monday to Friday 8:30-11:45, 20 class hours per week (1 class hour = 45 minutes)
Sample Weekly Schedule
Summer Language Course Program |
Course Time | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. |
8:30-10:00 | Comprehensive | Speaking | Comprehensive | Speaking | Culture Experience |
10:15-11:45 |
13:00-14:30 | One-on-one Speaking Tutoring (Elective course) |
| Fundamentals of Chinese Characters (Elective course) |
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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 cultural learning, city visits and other practical activities
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.
Textbooks
40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course 基础汉语40课
Developing Chinese 发展汉语
Eazy Chinese Textbooks Series - Magical Chinese Characters - Radicals for Learning Chinese Characters 易达汉语系列教材•汉字部首教程
Fees
Application Fee: 400 RMB
Tuition Fee: 6000 RMB
*Textbooks, entrance fees and transportation costs incurred during the cultural experience are included.
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: May 31, 2024
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 Jun. 10th, 2024. 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 July 8, 2024; 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first week after July 8, 2024; no refund after the first week since July 15, 2024.
Visa and Accmmodation
ECNU will provide summer program students with the documents for applying for study visas, and students can apply for on-campus accommodation, which is available at the following rates:
Standard Double Room: 120-160 RMB/person/day, share with a roommate, air-con, free internet, restroom
Economic Double Room: 60-80 RMB/person/day, share with a roommate, air-con, free internet, public restroom
Contact Us
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
