Shanghai International Studies University

Chinese Language Program(Hongkou Campus)

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

  1. Foreigners with a high school diploma or above, aged 18 years or above and below 50 years old (16-60 years old for short-term transfer studies), in good health, with reliable financial payment guarantees and guardians. If you have ever studied or lived in China, you must not have any records of violations of laws and disciplines.

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·Starting Date :
·Duration :
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Dec 31 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 20,000 In Total
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Shanghai International Studies University Chinese Language Program(Hongkou Campus)
Non-degree
Entry Requirements
  1. Foreigners with a high school diploma or above, aged 18 years or above and below 50 years old (16-60 years old for short-term transfer studies), in good health, with reliable financial payment guarantees and guardians. If you have ever studied or lived in China, you must not have any records of violations of laws and disciplines.

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Because Shangwai is specialized in teaching Chinese language to foreigners
6 Years ago Name:Pf************* From :Germany
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Shanghai International Studies University is recognized for being one of the best in learning Chinese language and literature. The campus is located in the heart of Shanghai too. Already that Shanghai International Studies University education is very much aimed at helping foreing students, the quality of the courses is excellent so it has all the qualities to be the perfect choice.
7 Years ago Name:AN****************** From :Madagascar
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Shanghai International Studies University has been recognized as one of the best University to learn chinese language in China. With a strong international community, SISU offers the best environment to learn chinese. Furthermore, SISU is one of top eight foreign studies universities in China. I want the best , so, I believe that SISU can help me to reach my goal.
7 Years ago Name:Ra************* From :Madagascar
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I was searching for several universities in China and I came to see that SISU was one of the best Universities that teach above level standards of the chinese language. I really liked the way the University looks like and I even got a recommendation from my chinese colleague that this University would help me a lot learning chinese.
8 Years ago Name:Ha*********** From :South Korea
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I belave i can learn a lot of Chinese here
8 Years ago Name:Jo***************** From :United States
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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.
Special Requirements
The Minimum Number of Students Required: 5
The university need to have 5 students before they can open this class. Please be noted for the uncertainty.
  • The school offers the free-charged elective courses for international students.
  • Students have more methods to have a better understanding of Chinese culture, Chinese society.
  • There are classified levels of courses for different students in speaking Chinese.
  • The university was one of the first key universities engaged in both foreign language teaching and cultural exchanges with foreign countries since the establishment of the PRC.
  • The school is located in international metropolis-Shanghai where students can experience the huge changes of China.

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: The length of the program is 1 semester up to 3 years.

  • There are two semesters in each year. 
  • It is about 4 months for each semester. 
  • The class hours are 20 for one week (one class hour equals 45 minutes).

2. Course Arrangement

Editor Notes: There are basic Chinese language courses and elective course in this program.

Comprehensive Chinese language courses (including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and oral training). The level of difficulty ranges from beginner level, elementary level, intermediate level and advanced level.

Level

Textbook

Present level of Chinese

Learning objectives

Language competency

Vocabulary

Contents of courses

Objectives

One

Easy Learning Chinese basic course book one、two and three

None

Zero

Can recognize Pinyin and write simple Chinese character; can greet with simple words and speak Chinese in classroom settings; can talk about food, hobbies, weather.

HSK 2-3

Two

Easy Learning Chinese basic course book two、three and four

Have Learned Chinese for more than 80 hours, can recognize Pinyin and simple Chinese characters; can make easy conversations.

Around 300

Can grasp the knowledge about notification, congratulations, apologize and demand; can make comparative sentences; can cope with simple life and school communication scenarios. 

HSK 3 

Three

Easy Learning Chinese basic course book three and four; intermediate course book one

Have Learned Chinese for more than 160 hours, can recognize textbook without Pinyin, and can express their own idea.

Around 500

On the basis of knowing

language, discuss the hot

topics related to Chinese

culture such as health

care, pets, leftover single

men and women,

environmental protection,

the ability to communicate

and solve practical

problems in Chinese. 

HSK 3-4

Four

Easy Learning Chinese basic course book four, intermediate course book one and two

Have learned Chinese for more than 260 hours, can understand daily life expressions and express own ideas or thoughts in paragraphs.

Around 1000

Grasp the meaning and usage of idioms, related words, colloquial words and usage in the text, understand the cultural differences of various countries, Chinese regional cultural differences, travel, food, love, fashion and Dressing(clothes matching), family, medical treatment, the concept of friendship and Internet education.。

HSK 4

Five

Easy Learning Chinese intermediate course book one, two and three

Have learned Chinese for more than 320 hours,

Can communicate fluently in Chinese, and read general essays and express your views and ideas systematically.

Around 1600

Use the learned vocabulary and language points to express sentences, retell texts, make keynote speeches or debates, etc. learn to read news or articles; learn to express your opinions in writing, learn cultural knowledge and phenomena that appear in the text, such as Qingming Festival, the way of health  preservation, table manners, bow headed clan(people)", Long-distance love, Globalization, etc.

HSK 4-5 

six

Easy Learning Chinese intermediate course book two, three and four

Learn Chinese for more than 400hours, you will be able to talk about a wide range of topics in Chinese, be able to to read common Chinese newspapers and magazines and also be able to enjoy simple Chinese movies and TV programs.

Around 2500

Learn and understand Chinese cultural knowledge and current hot topics related to the content of the textbooks, for example; The Chinese dream, World citizens, China's double 11, Shanghai Disneyland, etc. and express your views through situational dialogues, speeches, debates, etc.

HSK 5 

Seven

TALKING ABOUT CHINESE CULTURE Book I AND II

Have learned Chinese for more than 560 hours, can use vocabulary freely, can read basic newspapers and magazines

Around 3200

Introduce and analyze Chinese culture, discuss cross-cultural topics with students through debates and speeches, for example: Gift-giving culture, The concept of Marriage,  Family, Hierarchy, borrowing money, etc.

HSK 5-6 

3. Tuition and Fees (in RMB)

Editor Notes: The fees is subject to the school standard when the applicants arrive at the school.

Length of Program Tuition Application Fee Insurance
One semester 10,000 500 300
One year 20,000 500 600
One month 4,500 500  
Two months 7,000 500  
Three months 8,500 500  

5. School Introduction

Editor Notes: SISU has successfully developed a diverse and distinctive mix of disciplines with language and literature as its pillar. 

The University,Shanghai International Studies University, abbreviated as SISU, as one of the key universities of the national project "211", is jointly administered by China's Ministry of Education and Shanghai Municipal Government. Founded in 1949, SISU was one of the first key universities engaged in both foreign language teaching and cultural exchanges with foreign countries since the establishment of the PRCLearn More>>

6. Cooperation & Exchange

Editor Notes: SISU has established inter-university cooperation and exchange with 119 universities from 32 countries and regions

  • The University has built partnerships with above 300 universities and institutions from 55 countries and regions.
  • The University has connected with international organizations, including the United Nations and the European Union closely.
  • The University has compiled and published a series of Mandarin Chinese textbooks to be used by non-Chinese speakers.
  • The faculty and students actively participates in international conferences, sports games and other multilingual events. 
  • The University has set up a powerful digital audio-visual database containing multimedia resources in foreign studies.
  • There are 11 highly regarded and rigorously peer-reviewed academic journals being edited and published currently by the University. ​

7. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Autumn Outing

Spring Outing

  1. Foreigners with a high school diploma or above, aged 18 years or above and below 50 years old (16-60 years old for short-term transfer studies), in good health, with reliable financial payment guarantees and guardians. If you have ever studied or lived in China, you must not have any records of violations of laws and disciplines.
Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 20,000 in total (About $ 2,794)
Accommodation Fee
SISU Guesthouse
Double Room RMB 100 to RMB 115  (More Details)
SISU Hotel
Double Room RMB 100  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 150  (More Details)
Dormitory in Songjiang Campus
Double Room RMB 850  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 1,700  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 64 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*1. 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.
*2. Academic transcript of highest education
*3. Copy of your passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*4. 2 passport photos (in size of 5cm * 4cm)

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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