【School of Chinese Studies】

School of Chinese Studies (SCS) at Dalian University of Foreign Languages was founded in 1985. Since its establishment, SCS has played an important role in teaching international students Chinese as a foreign language in China. It serves as a National HSK Testing Center in Dalian, one of the first Education Training Bases for International Students in Liaoning province, and a National Multilingual Base for Promoting Chinese Language. Every year nearly 1,500 international students from more than 40 countries study at SCS for long-term or short-term courses, or for Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Doctor’s degree.

【Short-term Chinese Courses】

SCS offers summer short-term Chinese courses for the international students who show great interest in Chinese language and Chinese culture with an aim to help them cultivate their Chinese competence and provide them with the opportunities to experience Chinese culture.

Time: July 20th～August 28th, 2015 (6 weeks)

Class Arrangement:According to the international students’ current Chinese proficiency level, classes are divided into 4 categories, i.e., beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced class. The number of students per class ranges from 5 to 25. Those students who exceed the limit would be transferred to other classes by SCS. Any team with no more than 5 students who apply to study in an independent class will be charged according to 5 people.

Culture-experiencing Activities:Free-charged culture-experiencing activities are arranged in the afternoons from Monday to Friday, including Chinese painting, calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese knot tying, Taiji, Taiji sword, Taiji fan, cudgel play, spear play and Chinese martial arts, etc. A city tour, social practice or fun games will also be organized.

Tours:Short trips, city tours or shopping trips are arranged at weekends:

i) Dalian city tour, including Coastal Road, Tiger Beach Ocean Park, Xinghai Square, and Shengya Sea World, etc.;

ii) Lushun city tour, including Tiger Tail, Baiyu Mountain, Yinggeshi Botanical Garden, and Hengshan Temple;

iii) Trips to other cities around Dalian: Huludao, Xingcheng and Shenyang, etc.;

iv) Shopping at Wanda Plaza.

※ The minimum number of students for each of the above programs is 5. Tour cost is subject to travel agencies. If any team has some other travel plans, please contact us in advance.

【Registration and Related Matters】

Conditions:The applicants should be interested in Chinese culture & Chinese language and be both physically and psychologically healthy.

Application Time：March 2nd～June 26th , 2015

Fees (RMB)：

1. Tuition & Fees

※ i）All fees should be submitted in a lump-sum payment upon entrance. Once submitted, the tuition and other fees cannot be refunded;

ii）Other fees include the expenses of textbooks, materials, activities and administration, etc.;

iii）Duration of study for individual applicants is from 1 to 4 weeks.

2. Accommodation fees

Double room 60 RMB/day/person; Single room 100 RMB/day/person

Equipment: ensuite/24-hour hot shower/laundry/public kitchen/satellite TV/campus network

(7G/20 RMB)

※ i）Total fees are calculated according to the actual length of stay and should be paid in full upon registration;

ii) Please reserve rooms when submitting the application;

iii) Other suites with different equipment and prices are available. Please call 86-411-86111154 for details.

3. Insurance

Considering the safety of the students, short-term students should purchase personal accident insurance (30 RMB/person) in China.

4. Round-trip airport shuttle service

The service is available from 8:00 to 18:00. The fees are shown as follows: