PROGRAM TYPE
Summer Program
Program Length
4-8 Weeks | 20-30 hours per week
GPA
2.5 GPA to apply
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Study at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) in Beijing, the capital city of China, where you can see the vast, diverse, and fascinating culture. BLCU is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. All courses are conducted in sixteen different levels of six ranks, ranging from the beginner’s to advanced. In addition to on-campus study, APA’s off-campus events and activities enable students to have practical learning experience with a wide range of people from the local community and society.
Overview
Dive into your summer in China quickly by taking APA’s comprehensive 4-day Orientation Program in Beijing, including logistic set-up, campus and dorm tour, city tour, program orientation sessions, cultural activities, and meeting with local student community.
Participate APA’s off-campus components, including excursions to other cities in China, optional internship, APA community events, volunteering opportunities, and alumni networking.
Take course from more than 20 elective options, including HSK Test Preparation, Business Chinese, Chinese Culture taught in English, Chinese Music, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Thai Chi, etc.
Have A full Range of Chinese Language Courses with Constant Innovation in Curriculum, and 6 levels of courses from the very beginner’s to advanced.
Receive officially granted certificate and transcript (with credits attached) for completion.
Live in a single or twin-bed room in downtown Beijing, with separate bathroom, low price and high quality.
Rest assured knowing that the APA on-site coordinator and other staff are there to provide continued support throughout the summer.
University Introduction
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is a university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It is the only university of its kind in China that specializes in offering Chinese language and culture courses to foreign students.
BLCU accommodates every year over 7,000 Chinese language learners for long- or short-term training. This training empowers learners to thrive in the world and achieve their life goals through a rigorous academic foundation balanced by real-world experiential education.
BLCU brings ideas and brilliant minds together, inspiring global communications and exchanges with real impact today and in the future. More than 12,000 international students every year has already granted the university a nick name “Little United Nations”.
Of the 300 full-time Chinese language faculty and 200 training teachers, 40 percent are with senior titles, 50 percent holding PhD degree, and 80 percent having taught Chinese abroad.
Course
BLCU offers classes for different Chinese levels: 6 levels for elementary, intermediate and advanced language acquisition.
CLASS SCHEDULE
4/5/6/8 Week Courses (20 class hours per week) | ||||
Level A (Beginner) | Level B (Elementary) | Level C (Pre-intermediate) | Level D (Intermediate) | Level E/F (Advanced) |
Speaking: Learning and Practice | Elementary Chinese: Learning and Practice | Speaking | Speaking | Speaking |
Speaking: Intensive Practice (Beginner and Refresher) | Elementary Chinese: Intensive Practice | Listening | Listening | News Reading |
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| Reading | Reading | News Audio-Visual and Speaking |
4 Week Courses (30 class hours per week) | |||
Level A (Beginner) | Level B (Elementary) | Level C (Pre-intermediate) | Level D (Intermediate) |
Speaking: Learning and Practice | Elementary Chinese: Learning and Practice | Speaking | Speaking |
Speaking: Intensive Practice (Beginner and Refresher) | Elementary Chinese: Intensive Practice | Listening | Listening |
Communication on Selected Topics; Listening (Beginner) | Reading | Reading | |
Idioms; Applied Writing | |||
Housing
International students stay at Student Residence Center (Dormitory No.17).
About 25 square meters/room; two options of either twin rooms or single rooms.
Main facilities: television, air-conditioner, refrigerator, telephone, Internet, wall-closet, desk, chair, bed, bedding, public kitchen, etc.
APA recommends submitting your application anytime from March for Summer Program. APA may consider late applications if the deadline has passed.
Students should arrive one week before classes begin to attend APA 4-day Orientation Program and set up logistics.
| Type of Program | Study Duration | Deadline of Application |
Regular Chinese courses (20 hours/week) | June 29 – July 26, 2022 (4 weeks) | Apr 30, 2022 |
| June 29 – August 23, 2022 (8 weeks) | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| July 13—August 23, 2022 (6 weeks) | Jun 15, 2022 | |
| July 20—August 23, 2022 (5 weeks) | Jun 15, 2022 | |
| July 27—August 23, 2022 (4 weeks) | Jun 30, 2022 | |
| August 03—August 30, 2022 (4 weeks) | Jun 30, 2022 | |
Intensive Chinese courses (30 hours/week) | August 03—August 30, 2022 (4 weeks) | Jun 30, 2022 |
- – Non-Chinese citizen
- – GPA 2.5
Application fee: $100
(Counted to your total program fee. The fee is not refundable except for cases of application failure or program cancellation.)
Program fee: $2,250 – $ 3950
(include tuition, on-campus course(s), off-campus components, and housing)
*Program fee varies due to different program durations, types and student housing
**1-2 students share one apartment, with private bedroom for each and shared living room and restroom
| Academics | Logistics |
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On-campus: 4/8-week Chinese Courses Official academic transcripts from the host institution Off-campus: 4-day Orientation Program APA Community Events Practical Learning (site visits, volunteering opportunity) |
Visa preparation assistance Housing Airport pickup and reception Local SIM card for access to services on local networks Travel advice University insurance On-site support and 24/7 access for emergency needs |
- – International airfare
- – Student visas
- – Books
- – Meals during the semester
- – International Travel insurance
*APA can book flights, process visas, and provide international travel insurance for students if needed.
APA offers scholarships to students studying abroad in the Asia-Pacific region. The APA TO YOU Scholarship is a need-based scholarship granted by APA each year to students on study abroad programs. Students are welcome to apply for the scholarship. APA prioritizes students who participate APA programs.
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