East China Normal University

Standard Chinese Program (Enrollment in April)

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

  • 18 - 55 years old, with valid foreign passport.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Apr 1 , 2026
·Duration: 1 Semester
·Hours: 20
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Feb 10 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 7,500 In Total
Application Fee: USD 164 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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East China Normal University Standard Chinese Program (Enrollment in April)
Non-degree
Entry Requirements
  • 18 - 55 years old, with valid foreign passport.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Apr 1 , 2026
Duration :
1 Semester
Hours :
20
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Feb 10 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 7,500 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 164 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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1. You are highly recommended submitting applications from Sep to Nov for Spring Intake, and from Feb to Apr for Autumn Intake.
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 7,500 RMB
You will need to pay 7,500 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
  • Small Class: Less than 24 people per class.
  • Various Courses: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team, face to face to improve your Chinese with equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Graded Course: 12 grades of course provided which exactly match students’ Chinese proficiency levels.
  • Field Trip:  Organized once a semester, and students may voluntarily sign up to enjoy the natural and humanistic landscapes and learn about Chinese society and culture (optional with additional cost).
  • Auxiliary Resources:  Free VIP accounts for Chinese learning application.
  • Completion Certificate: Transcript and certificate of completion will be issued to students who successfully complete the course.

Target: 

Standard Chinese Language Program (Enrollment in April) is designed for students who plan to enroll in April. Students will be placed into classes of different levels of the Standard Chinese Language Program based on placement test results. The curriculum and weekly class schedule are the same as the Standard Chinese Language Program except for the enrollment date.

Program Duration: 

Mar 31st, 2025 - June 20th, 2025. (March 31 is the registration day, classes start on April 1).

※ 13 weeks in total. In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be suspended. Students will be noticed to register online and take placement test before the semester begin.

Class Schedule: 

Monday to Friday 8:30am-11:45am,4 class hours each session (45min=1 class hour), 20 class hours per week.

※ The schedules above are based on Beijing time.

Fees: Application fee 800 RMB; tuition fee 7500 RMB/semester

Textbooks: 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese, Development Chinese, China Focus etc.

Sample Timetable

  • 18 - 55 years old, with valid foreign passport.
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 7,500 in total (About $ 1,048)
Accommodation Fee
International Exchange Service Center (No. 25 on campus map)
Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 70  (More Details)
No.2 International Student Residence Hall
Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 60  (More Details)
No.1 International Student Residence Hall
Double Room RMB 40  (More Details)
International Student Dorm Minhang
Single Room RMB 35  (More Details)
International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 2,700  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 4,500  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 82 to USD 164
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.
*1. Copy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*2. ID photo
*3. Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*4. Academic transcript of highest education
Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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