Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

1. Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China, and be in good health.
2. Education Background & Age

Bachelor’s program applicants should be at least 18 years old with a completed high school diploma by 1st September 2022.

Master’s program applicants should be under the age of 35 with a completed a bachelor’s degree by 1st September 2022.

PhD degree applicants should be under the age of 40 with a completed a master’s degree by 1st September 2022.

1. Language proficiency: new HSK 5 level (scored at least 180)

Note: If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;

If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.

1. Official diploma and degree certificate

   Applicants in the final year can submit the official pre-graduation certificate at the time of application. Applicants with diploma and degree certificate issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.

2. Previous academic transcript

   It should be your official academic transcript(s), showing all the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, official degree certificate will be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.

3. HSK test score report
4. Personal statement

It should be 1000 words in maximum and written in English or Chinese.

Your personal statement should cover the areas outlined below.

• Explain why you wish to apply for this program and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background, and if relevant, your career plans
• List research findings or qualifications you have during your undergraduate degree if applicable

1. One letter of reference (for Type B, written by high school teacher)/ two letters of reference (for Type A, written by professors or associate professors)

   It should be recent, dated, in English/Chinese, on letter-headed paper and with referee’s contact details.

2. Application fee payment certificate
3. Passport identification page

   Your passport should be valid beyond 30th January 2023.

4. Certificates of nationality, canceling the formal household registration in China, continuous residence in a foreign country for more than two years in the past four years (30th April 2018 - 30th April 2022).

   (required for an applicant who has immigrated from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to another country, an applicant who has acquired foreign nationality by birth but has studied at Chinese primary and secondary schools and has at least one parent who is Chinese. The later one does not need to present proof for canceling the formal household registration in China.) All the documents should be certified (and translated if documents are nor in English or Chinese) by an authorized person.

5. Others (optional): certificates recognizing awards, merits
   • All the original documents/certificates will be checked during registration in September 2022. If any falsehood is found, SUFE reserves the right to revoke admission.

Please note:

• The Admission Office will look for evidence for predicted qualification is realistic.
• All the original documents/certificates will be checked during registration in 2022 September. If any falsehood is found, the opportunity of enrollment will be cancelled.
• Shanghai Government Scholarship awardees are selected from those who are qualified and admitted to the degree programs in SUFE. Undergraduate program applicants with written examination exemption are not considered as the scholarship candidates, please refer to 2022 Undergraduate Program (Admission through Entrance Exam).

Others:

1. CSCA Test Transcript(s)

   Learn more about the CSCA test >>

   • You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying.
   • The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
   • We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.

You can download a template or sample from here.

More Notes for You and Documents You Need to Prepare:

Please read carefully since if you failed to provide all qualified documents in time your application will be rejected.

I: Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

(Refer more standard for documents)

1. Passport
   • A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
   • Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
2. Photo
   • A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
   • Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
   • Taken within the last 6 months.
3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
   • A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
   • Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
   • For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
   • For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
   • Higher scores and levels are preferred.
6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
   • IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
   • If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
   • Higher scores are preferred.
7. Non-criminal Record Certificate
   • Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
   • Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
   • If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
8. Physical Examination Form
   • Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
   • The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
   • Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
   • The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
   • Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
   • The document must be in English or Chinese.

II: If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

1. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).

   Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

2. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
3. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
4. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

III: If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

1. Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
   • Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
   • Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
   • Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
   • A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
   • For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on Azimi Education. Learn more here.

Attend Online Test:

Required - CSCA (

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You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.