2025 SCNU Non-Degree Chinese Language Program
2025 Prospectus on Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
2025 Prospectus on Doctor's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
School of International Culture, South China Normal University
This course is set for those whose native language is not Chinese or overseas Chinese and designed for those who wish to become international Chinese teachers. The object is to train students to be skillful in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and equipped students with the cross-cultural ability. Graduation certificates will be issued when students have fulfilled the stipulated curriculum, acquired enough credits and completed the thesis. Students who satisfy the relevant requirements will be conferred upon the M.A. degree.
General Requirements
Target Group
Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign ordinary passports.
Age Requirement
18-55 years old (Scholarship applicants must meet the age requirements of each program).
Physical Condition
In good health, meets the health examination standards of applying for a student visa or residence permit in China.
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.
Financial Condition
In good financial situation, be able to pay 2 years tuition, accommodation and related daily living expenses.
Application Documents
Applicants shall be Bachelor's degree holders.
Diploma of final education or Pre-Graduating Certificate, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation.
Full transcripts of final education, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation.
Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professor or associate professor in the graduated university or college.
Valid HSK-5 certificates with a minimum score of 180 after Feb 2023.
Personal statement in Chinese or English including study and working experience (if available), academic research experience and results, research proposal and so on. (no less than 800 words)
Passport copy (valid for more than 6 months).
All Visa copy (if available).
Single person color photo without a hat, same size as the one on the passport.
Course Description
Teaching Language: Chinese
Program Duration: 2 years
Course Objectives: With practical application as the guide and training international Chinese teachers as the goal, the courses focus on training Chinese teaching skills, abilities of introducing Chinese culture and cross-cultural communication skills. The curriculum centers on core courses and is equipped with several modules.
Major Programmes: Second language acquisition, Case analysis and practice in classroom teaching, Cross-culture communication, A comparison between Chinese and other languages and Chinese teaching, Psychology of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, Chinese culture and arts, Modern Educational Technology, Lectures on linguistics, culture and education, etc.
Costs
Registration fee: RMB 420 (non-refundable and non-transferable)
Tuition fee: RMB 29,000/year
Insurance: RMB 800-1200/year
Important Dates
Application Duration: Feb 1st - June 10th, 2025
Enrollment: September 8th, 2025
Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship (Please inquire with the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area for information): Age of 35 or under; Valid HSK-5 certificate with a minimum score of 180.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: Age of 35 or under; Valid HSK-5 certificate with a minimum score of 210 and HSKK (Intermediate Level) with a minimum score of 60; Be interested in Chinese language education and related work.
Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship: 20,000RMB, for self-sponsored students who have been admitted by SCNU. Application time is usually from April to July.
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.
About 1 week: After confirming the reception of registration fee, school will schedule an interview.
Average processing time is about 1 week: After passing the interview, school will process the application of JW202.
Average processing time is about 4 weeks: Admission Notice and JW202 will be released to the applicant.
About 1 week: Go to local Chinese embassy and consulates to apply for student visa.
Register on time at SCNU.
Application and Warm Tips
Registration Website
Telephone
0086-20-85215350/85210012
20161043@m.scnu.edu.cn; hscic7@scnu.edu.cn
Official WeChat Account
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Tips
- Please upload all required documents to process the whole procedure. Each document must be less than 1M.
- Certificates, diplomas and transcripts must be notarized copies. All documents must be translated into Chinese or English.
- The transfer application will not be accepted after two weeks of starting of school.
- Please upload valid passport and visa page, transcripts, attendance (above 80%) and transfer certificate, entry and exit records if you have been studied in any school in China.
- International students from some countries are required to submit the resume and notarized non-criminal certification. The specific requirements will be notified by email.
- 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. The specific requirements will be notified by email.
- The applicant solemnly promises that the information filled out and materials submitted on SCNU International Students Management System are authentic, legal, valid and accurate. The submitted application materials in the online system cannot be modified. If the materials include wrong, false, or misleading information, the applicant will be disqualified and bear the relevant responsibilities.