Intensive Chinese Language

Shanghai, China
Intensive Chinese Language

About the Program

Immerse into Mandarin language in amazing Shanghai. Courses combine cultural activities and contact with native speakers, transforming the city of Shanghai into a living classroom. Students from beginning to advanced Chinese language levels will spend their time acquiring Chinese language skills to put into practice in their daily lives while living in China’s biggest city.  Courses meet daily and include a focus on listening comprehension, grammar, reading and writing Chinese characters.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Shanghai

Dates:

7/14/18 - 8/11/18

Price:

$4,195

Credits:

4

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/1/18

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum GPA:

2.6

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Where You'll Study

4

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 1 ECNU course at your Chinese language level. Courses meet for 60 contact hours and you’ll earn approximately 4 credits.

Prior to departure, you will take a language placement exam. You will then be enrolled into the appropriate language course. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for China. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
July 14
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to International Student Dormitory at ECNU.

July 15
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held and followed by the City Tour to shanghai landmarks such as Oriental Pearl Tower, The Bund, East Nanjing Rd and Shanghai Urban Planning Museum.

July 16
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for Chinese classes will be held on this day. A campus tour will be held.

July 17
Classes Begin

Classes begin on this day.

July 19
Cultural Activity

Chinese Calligraphy Class will be held on this day.

July 20
Cultural Activity

Taiji Class will be held on this day.

July 21
Excursion

A day trip to local ancient water town.

July 24
Cultural Activity

A Shanghai dialect Class will be held on this day.

July 26
Cultural Activity

A Chinese Traditional Painting Class will be held on this day.

August 02 - 05
Excursion

4-day Excursion to Beijing.

August 07
Cultural Activity

A site visit to Shanghai Museum or Yu Garden.

August 09
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at ECNU.

August 10
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held at Hyatt Hotel.

August 11
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$4,195
$4,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,100
$1,900
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$275
$275
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$8
$30
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$191
$383
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$128
$191
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$30
$75
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,927 $7,324