2024 Prospectus on Undergraduate of Chinese Language in School of International Culture
2024 Prospectus on Non-Degree Chinese Language Program for International Students
2024 Prospectus on Doctoral Degree in International Chinese Language Education
2024 Prospectus on Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
Non-Degree Chinese Language Program
Undergraduate of Chinese Language
Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Doctoral of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

In order to meet the needs of international students in learning Chinese, South China Normal University is launching 2024 Spring non-degree Chinese courses to help international students to improve Chinese proficiency and better understand Chinese culture.

General requirements

(1) Target Group: Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign ordinary passports and the duration of language learning within China shall not exceed 2 years

(2) Age requirement: 18-55 years old (Scholarship applicants must meet the age requirements of each program)

(3) Physical Condition: In good health, meets the health examination standards of applying for a student visa or residence permit in China

(4) Moral cultivation: The applicant should be friendly to China, honest, respects the customs of Chinese people and has no records of violation on Chinese law, school rules, public security punishment or crimination

(5) Financial Condition: In good financial situation, be able to pay 4 years tuition, accommodation and related daily living expenses

Application Documents

(1) Equal to high school qualification in China

(2) Diploma of final education or Pre-Graduating Certificate, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation

(3) Full transcripts of final education, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation

Valid HSK test report if available

(4) Passport copy (valid for more than 6 months)

(5) All Visa copy (if available)

(6) Single person color photo without a hat, same size as the one on the passport

Teaching Language

Chinese

Teaching method

offline

Curriculum

1. Program Duration: up to two years

(1) 1ong term: one semester or one academic year

(2) Short term: 3 months (enter the corresponding level courses according to the Chinese proficiency test results; accept the replacement students)

2. General courses: Divided into elementary, intermediate and advanced courses. After admission, students will be divided into suitable classes by passing the "Chinese Proficiency Test"

Courses

Class

Candidates

A

Elementary Chinese (1)

Fit for students who have studied little Chinese, i.e.   for beginners.

B

Elementary Chinese (2)

Fit for students who have studied Chinese language for   6 months, or as an equivalent to New HSK Level 2-3.

C

Intermediate Chinese (1)

Fit for students who have studied Chinese language for   12 months, or as an equivalent to HSK level 3-4 (Scoring 180 ).

D

Intermediate Chinese (2)

Fit for students who have studies Chinese language for   18 months, or as an equivalent to HSK Level 4 (Scoring 210) or HSK Level 5   C(Scoring 180).

E

Advanced Chinese

Fit for students who have studies Chinese language for   2 years, or as an equivalent to the level of HSK Level 5(Scoring 195) or   above.

3. Characteristic courses: Divided into intensive courses and business courses

Courses

Class

Candidates

Intensive Chinese  A

Elementary

Fit for foreign students who have studied little Chinese and plan to improve their Chinese language proficiency in a short   time. 1 semester of intensive Course is greater than or equal to 2 to 3 semesters of general courses.

Intensive Chinese B

Intermediate

Fit for students who have HSK Level 4 or already   studied Intensive class A. 1 semester of intensive Course is greater than or equal to 2 to 3 semesters of general courses.

Business Chinese 

Intermediate

Fit for students who have HSK level 4 (Scoring 180) or above.

Registration Deadline

Spring semester (Feb 26th, 2024-July 15th, 2024): March 15th, 2024

Fall semester (Sep 2nd, 2024-Jan 15th, 2025): Oct 8th, 2024

Costs

1. Registration fee: 420 yuan (non-refundable and non-transferable)

2. Insurance: 400 yuan/semester,800yuan/year

3. Tuition:

General courses

① One year: RMB17,000 for the period from February 26, 2024 to Jan 15, 2025 or September 2, 2024 to July 15, 2025;

② One semester: RMB8,900 for the period from February 26,2024 to July 15, 2024 or September 2, 2024 to January 15, 2025;

③ Three months: RMB7,500 for the period from March 25, 2024 to July 15, 2024 or October 8, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

Characteristic courses (Intensive Chinese)

One semester: RMB16,500 for the period from February 26 to July 15, 2024 or September 2, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

Special Service

(1) Offer help in dormitory booking in International Student Housing

(2) For applicants who meet the admission requirements, the school can assist in visa application

Application and Warm Tips

(1) Registration website: http://istudy.scnu.edu.cn

(2) Telephone: 0086-20-85215350/85210012

(3) Email: sic7@scnu.edu.cn, hscic7@scnu.edu.cn  

(4) WeChat consult: ciczsb

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Application Procedure


Go to http://istudy.scnu.edu.cn, create an individual account

Fill in personal information online, upload all documents as required and submit application form completely

    ↓(About 1-2 weeks for initial review)

After passing the initial review, an email will be sent to pay the registration fee

Up

Upload the registration fee payment in the system, school will process the application of student visa

  ↓(Average processing time is about 4 weeks)

Admission Notice and JW202 will be emailed to the applicant as required

       ↓(Average processing time is about 3 workdays)

Go to local Chinese embassy and consulates to apply for student visa

      ↓   

Register on time at SCNU

Tips

(1) Please upload the required documents to complete the application. Each document must be less than 1m.

(2) Certificates, diplomas and transcripts must be notarized copies. All documents shall be translated into Chinese or English.

(3) Two weeks after the start of school, the transfer application will not be accepted.

(4) If you have studied in any university in China, please upload your passport, visa page, transcript, attendance certificate (more than 80%) and transfer certificate.

(5) International students from some countries are required to submit a certificate of no crime and resume notarized by the Chinese embassy. The specific requirements will be notified by email.

(6) Those under the age of 18 who apply for a degree or long-term education must have a guardian of Chinese nationality. The guardian's certificate must be notarized, and the specific requirements will be notified by mail.

For the bilingual version, please see the attachement below.

2024年国际文化学院汉语进修生招生简章.docx