ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL EDUATION

Hangzhou Normal University was first authorized to enroll overseas students in 1993 and became one of the first 5 institutions of higher learning within the province that was authorized to enroll and train overseas students. In 1994, the Exchange Center of International Culture and Education came into being and changed its name into the Exchange Center of International Education in 2001. In the April of 2008, the School of International Education, an independent school was officially established on the basis of the former Exchange Center of International Education. The school is committed to providing overseas students both long-term and short-term Chinese courses; the enrollment and management of overseas students of Chinese Language major; HSK training programs; enrollment and management of overseas students who intend to earn BA and MA degrees at HNU; the Program of Volunteers of Chinese Language International Popularization, which is authorized by the Office of Chinese Language Council International; the HSK Examination Center; as well as the various training programs of Chinese Language teachers assigned by the municipal government and the university.

The School is situated on Cangqian Campus which offers a picturesque environment for easy communication and accommodation. The teaching building covering over 2000 sq meters can hold almost 200 overseas students to study within. Li Yuan, the dorm for overseas students, equipped with sophisticated facilities provides rooms for over 200 overseas students. The school boasts an outstanding teaching staff. Of the total 16 full-time teachers, 3 are professors, 3 associate professors and 8 teachers with doctoral degrees. Under the jurisdiction of the school, there are Office of Studies, Students’ Affairs Office, General Affairs Office, and Reference Room for Overseas Students, etc..

Since 1993, overseas students from USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, Israel, France, Luxemburg, Mexico, Mauritania, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. have come to HNU to study Chinese language, fine arts, music and other majors. Some came to bid for their BA or MA degrees. Throughout the years, the overseas education at HNU is distinctively featured by its teaching conducted in small classes, professional teaching staff, well-organized management, sophisticated accommodation and series of extracurricular activities. At present, the total number of the overseas students to study at HNU has reached over 300.