Program Overview
The 2027 East China Normal University Winter Study Camp is a three-week program covering multiple modules, including Chinese language courses, hands-on experience with Chinese large AI models, city exploration, visits to AI companies, and cultural study activities. The program follows a Chinese-language immersion approach and uses student-led practical tasks to help participants learn and apply Chinese in authentic contexts. It aims to improve students’ practical Chinese communication skills within a short period while providing a comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture and China’s technological and social development.
Program Schedule
Program dates: January 4 to January 22, 2027
Week 1 (January 4–8, 2027) | ||
Date | Morning 9:00–11:30 | Afternoon 1:30–3:00 |
January 4 (Mon) | Opening Ceremony / Class Meet-and-Greet | Cultural Experience Class |
January 5 (Tue) | Chinese Workshop | |
January 6 (Wed) | Chinese Workshop | Shanghai Museum + Huangpu River Night Cruise |
January 7 (Thu) | Chinese with AI | |
January 8 (Fri) | Independent Task 1 – City Exploration (Shanghai Historic Architecture) | |
Week 2 (January 11–15, 2027) | ||
Date | Morning 9:00–11:30 | Afternoon 1:30–3:00 |
January 11 (Mon) | Chinese Workshop | |
January 12 (Tue) | Chinese Workshop | AI Company Visit |
January 13 (Wed) | Independent Task 2 – City Exploration (A Taste of Shanghai) | |
January 14 (Thu) | Chinese with AI | |
January 15 (Fri) | Suzhou Day Trip | |
Week 3 (January 18–22, 2027) | ||
Date | Morning 9:00–11:30 | Afternoon 1:30–3:00 |
January 18 (Mon) | Chinese Workshop | |
January 19 (Tue) | Chinese with AI | Community Cultural Experience |
January 20 (Wed) | Independent Task 3 – City Exploration (Shanghai Smart Digital Life) | |
January 21 (Thu) | “My Shanghai Diary” | |
January 22 (Fri) | Closing Ceremony | |
*The schedule may be adjusted based on actual circumstances.
*Chinese Workshop: Courses such as Basic Chinese and Practical Chinese for Everyday Situations will be offered according to students’ Chinese proficiency.
*Chinese with AI: Students will be grouped by Chinese proficiency to learn about and experience Chinese large AI models and study current technology terms.
Program Features
①Professional teaching team: The teaching team has a solid foundation in Chinese language knowledge and extensive practical experience in teaching Chinese. Classes are interactive, engaging, efficient, and personalized, with an energetic and enthusiastic teaching style.
②Comprehensive curriculum: The program uses small-class teaching and places students in appropriate classes according to their Chinese proficiency. It combines Chinese language instruction with skills training, strengthens practical language tasks, and guides students to improve their Chinese through authentic expression and communication. An “AI + Chinese” course is also offered to help students learn about and experience Chinese large AI models.
③In-depth cultural understanding: The program includes city exploration, company visits, cultural experiences, and cultural study activities, allowing students to experience Chinese culture and society through practice and broaden their multicultural perspective.
④Thoughtful management services: The program provides full support from registration and check-in through program completion, together with personalized guidance.
Program Fees
1. Application fee: RMB 800
2. Program fee: RMB 9,800
* This fee includes tuition, teaching materials, cultural experience activities, standard twin-room accommodation (two students sharing, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom), a welcome banquet, a farewell banquet, and a campus card.
3. Students may voluntarily register for the Suzhou cultural study trip. Related expenses are self-funded, approximately RMB 500.
* This fee includes transportation, admission tickets, and lunch. The fee may be adjusted according to prices at the time.
Eligibility
Aged 18–55, in good health, and holding a valid foreign passport.
Application Materials
1. Copy of passport
2. Digital photo
3. Certificate of enrollment / highest academic qualification (Chinese or English version)
Application Method and Notes
1. Visit http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn to apply online.
2. Applicants must provide a copy of their passport and a digital photo and pay the application fee online. After applying, please check your email promptly and monitor the progress of your application and admission.
3. Application materials and the application fee are non-refundable regardless of whether the applicant is admitted.
4. Application deadline: December 6, 2026
Payment Methods
1. Complete online payment through the application system;
2. Bank transfer
Account Name: East China Normal University
Account Number: 446872907745
Bank: Bank of China, Shanghai Branch
SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ300
Address: No. 200 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
*Note: Applicants should complete payment before December 10, 2026. When making a bank transfer, please indicate “tuition fee” and the applicant’s passport name. After the transfer is completed, upload the remittance receipt to the online application system.
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Frank Wang
Email: sywang@chinese.ecnu.edu.cn
Address: Room 269, Physics Building, East China Normal University, 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai 200062, China
Phone: 86-21-62233217
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