Program Introduction

Campus:

Putuo Campus

Target: 

Standard Chinese Language Program (Enrollment in April for Beginners) is specifically designed for students with no prior Chinese language learning experience planning to enroll in April. Students will be placed in beginner-level classes.

Program Duration: 

April 1st, 2027 - June 18th, 2027. April 1st is the registration date. Classes start from April 6th, 2027

*12 weeks in total (the registration week included). In case of Chinese public holidays and school activities, classes will be suspended.

Class Schedule:

Monday to Friday 13:30pm-15:00pm, 15:15pm-16:45pm，4 class hours each session (1 class hour = 45 minutes), 20 class hours per week.

Fees: 

Application fee 800 RMB; Tuition fee 10000 RMB/semester

Textbooks: 

40 Lessons for Basic Chinese, Development Chinese, etc. Teachers will provide a list of textbooks at the beginning of the semester, and students may purchase textbooks based on the list for their classes.

Program Features

①Small Class: No more than 25 people per class.

②Various Courses: ECNU outstanding Chinese teaching team, face to face to improve students’ Chinese with equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing.

③Solid Foundation: Build a strong Chinese foundation for absolute beginners. Upon completion, students may enroll in Standard Chinese Language Program, ensuring a seamless transition to higher-level classes.

④Filed 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 (separate fee, voluntary enrollment).

⑤Auxiliary Resources: Free VIP accounts for Chinese learning application.

⑥Completion Certificate: Transcript and certificate of completion will be issued to students who successfully complete the course.

Sample Weekly Schedule

Documents Required

①Copy of Passport

★When submitting your application, please ensure that your passport remains valid throughout the entire study period of the program for which you are applying. In principle, requests to update passport information will not be accepted prior to enrollment and registration.

②ID Photo (Without Headwear)

★The photo must meet the requirements for passport photos. It will be used to produce your campus card.

③Study Certificate/Highest Diploma (Chinese/English version)

★Applicants for Chinese language programs must have completed high school or obtained an equivalent or higher level of education. All application materials must be submitted in Chinese or English. If the original documents are in another language, notarized translations must also be provided.

④Certificate of Enrollment or Transcript from an Educational Institution in China

★If you are currently studying in China, please submit a certificate of enrollment issued by your current school (a certificate of completion must be submitted after completion of your studies) or a transcript.

⑤Copy of Chinese Visa Page (if applicable)

⑥Guarantee Statement

★Applicants who are 16 years old or above but under 18 years old at the time of enrollment must submit a Guarantee Statement. The guardian must be a Chinese citizen or a foreign national residing in China.

Note:

①Regardless of whether the applicant is ultimately admitted, the application fee and all submitted application materials are non-refundable and non-returnable.

②Application materials submission deadline (the application will be considered complete only after all required materials have been uploaded): 20:00, December 25, 2026 (Beijing Time).

③Tuition payment deadline: 20:00, January 14, 2027 (Beijing Time).

Application Procedures and Key Information

1. Apply online: http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn/, please pay attention to important notice by e-mail after application.

2. After submitting your application, please check your email regularly and keep track of the application review and admission status. The review process generally takes approximately 2-4 weeks.

3. Age requirement: 18-55 years old (age calculated as of April 1, 2027). Applicants who are 16 years old or above but under 18 years old will be subject to an additional review by the university.

Payment

How to Pay

1. Pay via online application system;

2. Bank Transfer

Account Name: EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY

Account No.: 446872907745

Bank Name: BANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH

SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ300

Address: 200 MID YINCHENG ROAD, PUDONG AREA, SHANGHAI, CHINA

※ Please indicate the application fee or tuition fee and the applicant's passport name when making the remittance. After the remittance is completed, please upload the remittance voucher to the application system.

Refund Rules

A full refund is available for those who give up enrollment and complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures before the semester start date (by April 1st, 2027, inclusive); 70% refund for those who complete the withdrawal procedures and visa cancellation procedures within the first two weeks after the semester start date (by March 15th, 2027, inclusive); no refund afterwards.

Important Reminders

1. To ensure the proper functioning of the program, students who have paid their tuition fees will not be permitted to transfer to another Chinese language program during their first semester.

2. Tuition refunds will be processed in RMB (Chinese Yuan). After receiving all required refund documents, the University will transfer the refund to a Chinese bank account. If the student does not have a Chinese bank account, they may authorize another person to receive the refund on their behalf.

Visa and Accommodation

ECNU will provide students enrolled in the Long‑Term Chinese Language Program with the documents required to apply for a study visa. Students who have been admitted and paid the tuition fee will receive the Admission Letter and Visa Application Form (JW202/JW201/DQ) by email. Students should apply for an X1 or X2 study visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country or region of residence. Please allow sufficient time for visa processing. Students are expected to arrive at ECNU and complete registration on the designated date according to ECNU’s schedule. Please do not enter China too early, as this may result in overstaying your visa.

Contact Us

Program officer: Ms. He

Email: ymhe@gec.ecnu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-62231997

Address: Room 265 Gezhi Building, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China