Intensive Chinese Language Program

Campus:

Putuo Campus

Program Duration:

September 14th, 2026 - January 8th, 2027 (the first week is orientation week and classes start from September 21st, 2026).

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

*From July 6th, 2026, the school will email admitted 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:

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

Fees:

Application Fee 800 RMB; Tuition Fee 14,000 RMB/semester

Textbook:

Developing Chinese, New Target Chinese Spoken Language, etc.It will be adjusted according to the actual situation.The cost of teaching materials is at your own expense according to the specific class.

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• Intensive courses at a faster pace, intended for those who want to learn the most in the shortest time.

• Focusing on the improvement of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, integrated with innovative teaching methodology, like games, activities and multi-media.

• In the form of small group instruction, less than 25 students in one class.

• Diverse courses, meeting the different needs of students.

• Systematic and strict management, caring about the learning efficiency and feedback of the students.

• Frequent lectures, cultural activities, group competitions and Chinese and English corner, creating a positive as well as comfort language study atmosphere.

• Free VIP account of Chinese learning App.

Levels:

Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Pre-advanced, Advanced. 

Class will be opened with a minimum of 8 students in the same level.

* The specific timetable is subject to change according to the actual teaching arrangement.

Diverse activities

We will build up a genuine Chinese cultural environment for all the students to motivate and enhance their language learning, arranging field trips to historical sights and varieties of activities like celebrations of traditional Chinese festivals, debating competition, Chinese drama contest, sports meeting, etc.

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: July 31, 2026

3. Age requirement: 18-55 years old (calculated as of 14 September 2026).

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 before August 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

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 September 14th, 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 September 28th, 2026, inclusive); no refund afterwards.

Please note: To ensure the proper functioning of the program, students who have paid their tuition fees will not be permitted to transfer to another Chinese language program during their first semester.

ECNU will provide visa application documents for students of Chinese Language Programs based on study duration.

The first round of accommodation bookings for new students is expected to open in early July 2026. Students are required to pay their tuition fees in advance to be eligible to book accommodation. Accommodation will be offered subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details will be communicated via email.

Global Office, School of International Chinese Studies

Program officer: Ms. Wu

E-mail: xywu@gec.ecnu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-62232013/62238353