Each semester, the International College of ZAFU organizes language-teaching classes at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Students are classified by taking a proficiency test. A class is usually composed of 20-30 students. The spring semester starts from late February and the autumn semester from early or middle September. A semester usually consists of 18 weeks with 16-20 class hours of language courses per week. Electives are offered for students to choose from one to three courses according to the students’ interest and Chinese capacity.
Curriculum for Chinese Language Study
| Course | Curriculum | Duration |
|---|
| Elementary Chinese Course | ① Elementary Chinese Language;
② Elementary Listening;
③ Chinese Practical Conversation;
④ Chinese and Handwriting;
⑤ Elementary Reading Comprehension | 1 semester–2 years |
| Intermediate Chinese Course | ①Intermediate Chinese Language;
②Intermediate Listening&Conv
-ersation;
③Intermediate Reading Compr
-ehension;
④Practical Writing;
⑤HSK Integrated Training (Optional) | 1semester–2 years |
| Advanced Chinese Course | ① Advanced Chinese Language;
② Report & News Reading ;
③ Practical Writing ;
④ Advanced Listening;
⑤ HSK Integrated Training (Optional);
⑥ Chinese History and Culture;
⑦ Drama and Film (Optional) | 1semester–2 years |
Application document for language program:
1. ZAFU application (We accept electronic application)
2. Physical examination for foreigners
3. Scanned copy of passport
4. Translated and notarized copy of final degree or diploma and transcript
5. One digital photo.
6. Police clearance.
Note: Anyone under the age of 18 should also get the guardianship statement verified by the Chinese embassy or consulate in a given country.
Scholarship for Language Program
| Types | Various Levels |
|---|
| University Award | Level one | Full Scholarship |
| Level two | 6000 Yuan RMB/Year |
| Level three | 3000 Yuan RMB/Year |
| Level four | 1000 Yuan RMB/Year |
| Zhejiang Province Govern-mental Award | 6,000 Yuan RMB/year |
| Notice | International scholarship students who have been approved to study atZAFU for a language program must participate in an Annual Review.
Full Scholarship means scholarship worth total of the standard tuition.
Half Scholarship means scholarship worth half of the standard tuition. |
Fees Specification
| Types | Fees |
|---|
| Application Fee | ¥350 Yuan |
| Tuition | ¥13,200 Yuan/year |
| Accommodation | for living alone | ¥680-780 Yuan/month |
| for two persons in one room | ¥360-540 Yuan/month |
| Accommodation deposit | one month’s rent |
| Bedding | ¥360 Yuan |
| Accommodation deposit | one month’s rent |
| Bedding | ¥360 Yuan |
| Textbooks | Depends on how many books you need. |
| Insurance | ¥800 Yuan/year;¥400Yuan/half year |
| Residence Permit | ¥400Yuan(No more than 365 days) |
| Estimated Living expense | Ranges from 500Yuan to 1000Yuan Per month. |
| Note: The new students should live in university designated accommodation at least one year.
Students should pay accommodation fees for at least 6 months when they register. |
Certificates
Non-degree candidates will receive a certificate of graduation if they have successfully completed their studies and passed the required examinations. Short-term students and students who failed or withdraw from a program will receive a certificate of study.
Application Deadline
Applications for admission are accepted from:
1. March 1 to July 31 for fall semester;
2. September 1 to January 31 for spring semester.
Applicant should complete the application process as early as possible, as an early application often yields an early decision.
Please note that incomplete application materials or application without application fee will not be processed. All the application materials would not be returned. The application fee is not refundable.
