Zhejiang University
Long-term Chinese Language and Culture Program (1 Year)
Non DegreePROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
General Information
Each semester, the International College organizes Chinese language classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. The spring semester starts from late February to early July. The autumn semester starts from early September to late January. The application period for spring semester is from mid-October to early January next year. The application period for autumn semester is from early March to mid-June.
Students are to be placed in classes that suit them best by taking a Chinese proficiency test. Each class is usually composed of 15-25 students. A semester usually consists of 17 or 18 weeks with 18 class hours of language courses per week. Besides, electives are offered for students to choose one or two courses according to the students’ interests and Chinese capacity. Upon completion of the language course, students who meet the assessment requirements will be issued with a certificate of completion from Zhejiang University.
Course Structure Teaching Schedule
1. Major Language Courses:
Elementary Level (Grade 1-3): Intensive Reading, Practical Conversation, Listening Comprehension, Extensive Reading, etc.
Intermediate Level (Grade 4-5): Intensive Reading, Listening and Conversation, Practical Writing, Extensive Reading, etc.
Advanced Level (Grade 6-7): Intensive Reading, Advanced Comprehensive Chinese, Practical Writing, Extensive Reading, etc.
Note: One’s grade will be determined by the class placement test in the beginning of the semester.
2. Elective Courses:
1. Taiji 2. Gong-fu 3. Chinese Calligraphy 4. Traditional Chinese Painting 5.Introduction of Chinese Characters 6. HSK Examination Guidance 7. Business Chinese Conversation 8. Ancient Chinese Language 9. Study of Chinese Character 10. Traditional Chinese Operas 11. Chinese Pronunciation Practice 12. Practical Chinese Writing 13 Tang Dynasty: China and the World
Note: The actual offering of elective courses and lecture series is subject to changes, varying from semester to semester.
Eligibilty
1. Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 65.
2. In good physical and mental conditions
3. Have graduated from high school.
Application Materials
1. Application form with ID photo.
2. A photocopy of the passport.
3. Senior high school diploma (original copy or notarized copy).
1. Application Fee: RMB 400 yuan (non-refundable).
2. Tuition:
3. Insurance fee: RMB 400 yuan/semester
According to the regulations of Ministry of Education, international students who come to our school to study for one semester or longer must purchase comprehensive medical insurance in mainland of China as a necessary requirement for their registration for the new semester.
Students who fail to purchase the comprehensive medical insurance which meet certain requirements will NOT be registered by the university.
Information related to purchasing insurance will be notified in detail before registration. The admitted students should handle insurance affairs strictly according to the instructions on the notice.
4. Learning Materials: actual costs.