Long-term Programs
Management Regulations of Long-term Programs for ICCS International Students
Programs | 1.General Chinese Program 2. Intensive Chinese Program 3. Business Chinese Program |
Length of Time for Class | Two semesters in each academic year Spring semester usually starts in early March and finishes in the end of June. (about 17 weeks) Fall semester usually starts in early September and finishes in the end of December. (about 17 weeks) |
Application Deadline | December 31 for the next spring semester (March-June) July 15 for the fall semester (September-December) |
Application Materials | 1. Application Form for Long-term Programs 2. Copy of valid passport with the applicant's photo on it 3. Copy of certificate of final degree 4. Two photos (passport-photo size) 5. Application fee RMB 450 Remarks: All application materials will not be returned to the applicants once submitted |
Certificate | Certificate is granted if student completes required credit hours and passes exams |
Main Courses | 1.Main Courses for General Chinese Program (Course Description): Extensive Chinese Reading, Intensive Chinese Reading, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening, Chinese Writing, Survey of China, etc. 2. Main Courses for Intensive Chinese Program (Course Description): Intensive Chinese Reading, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening, Chinese Writing 3. Main Courses for Business Chinese Program (Course Description): Business Chinese Reading, Business Chinese Oral Chinese, Business Chinese Listening, Business Chinese Writing |
Class Time | 8:00 am to 12:15 am in the morning and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the afternoon from Monday to Friday |
Credit Hours | 1.General Chinese Program: 20 credit hours per week. 45 minutes per credit hour 2. Intensive Chinese Program: 30 credit hours per week. 45 minutes per credit hour 3. Business Chinese Program: 20 credit hours per week. 45 minutes per credit hour |
Credits | 1. General Chinese Program: 20 credits 2. Intensive Chinese Program: 30 credits 3. Business Chinese Program: 20 credits |
Optional Courses | Chinese Standard Pronunciation, Introduction to Chinese Characters, Basic Chinese Grammar, Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, Tourism Chinese, Preparation Courses for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), etc. (List of Optional Courses and Charge Standard) |
Extra-curricula Activities | Clubs | Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Er Hu (Chinese traditional musical instrument), Taiji, Kung Fu, Yoga, Modern Dance, etc. | Other Activities | Chinese Corner, Speech Contest, International Culture Festival, KARAOKE Contest, Sports Meeting, Christmas Party, etc. |
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Classroom | Xuhui Campus |
Tour | ICCS organizes one field trip each semester. Trips to Beijing, Xi’an, Hainan, Xiamen, Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shaoxing, etc. have been organized. |
Level | 1. Seven levels for General Chinese Program every semester: Elementary I: for beginners Elementary II: for learners whose vocabulary is between 500—1000 Elementary III: for learners whose vocabulary is between 1000—2000 Intermediate I: for learners whose vocabulary is between 2000—2500 Intermediate II: for learners whose vocabulary is between 2500—4000 Advanced I: for learners whose vocabulary is between 4000—5000 Advanced II: for learners whose vocabulary is between 5000—6000 2. One level for Intensive Chinese Program each semester: elementary level, for beginners 3. Three levels for Business Chinese Program every semester: Elementary level: for learners whose vocabulary is about 2000 Intermediate level: for learners whose vocabulary is about 3500 Advanced level: for learners whose vocabulary is about 4500 Remarks: Level is based on the interview or score of placement test when registering. Student number for each class: about 20 |
Fee | Application fee: RMB 450 1. Tuition fee for General Chinese Program: RMB 9,000 per semester RMB 18,000 per academic year 2. Tuition fee for Intensive Chinese Program: RMB 17,000 per semester 3. Tuition fee for Business Chinese Program: RMB 9,000 per semester RMB 18,000 per academic year (Bank Account Information) |
Accommodation | Wai Bin Lou, Xue Si Yuan, Guo Jiao |
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