2021 Beijing Foreign Studies University
School of Chinese Language and Literature Admission Guide of Foundation Program for International Students
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Beijing Foreign Studies University
The School of Chinese Language and Literature (SCLL) of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) provides training programs that last from one semester to one year for outstanding international students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in BFSU. SCLL aims to cultivate international talents relying on the superior educational resources of the university. The Foundation Program will be rolled out in 2022 for a new pattern of comprehensive education with science-based methods. SCLL strives to provide professional language training, international cultural exchanges, world-class transition support and other platforms to prepare students for their study in BFSU. At the end of the Foundation Program, the students who pass the examination and meet the requirements can be directly admitted to the BFSU SCLL Department of Chinese as a Foreign Language for undergraduate studies. Those who meet the application requirements of other schools of BFSU could also be recommended to apply for their undergraduate programs.
I.Beijing Foreign Studies University Talent Cultivation Objectives
BFSU SCLL Foundation Program aims to recruit international students who apply for BFSU undergraduate programs taught in Chinese but do not meet the language proficiency requirements.
The Foundation program shall provide comprehensive training on Chinese language proficiency, Chinese culture and other basic courses. It shall improve students’ Chinese language and learning ability and broaden their horizons to meet their enrollment requirements into an undergraduate major.
II. Cultivation Requirements
1. Qualified language competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing to adapt to teaching environment in Chinese 2. To master some basic knowledge in certain majors 3. To adapt to the teaching and learning methods of the university 4. To have the capability of independent thinking and self-directed learningIII. Target Students, Study Period and Graduation
1. Target StudentsInternational students whose Chinese language proficiency does not meet the requirements for applying to undergraduate courses taught in Chinese
2. Study Period One semester (for non-beginner); one year (for beginners) 3. GraduationA graduation certificate of Chinese training by SCLL shall be granted to those who have qualified scores in the required courses and obtain corresponding credits.
4. Qualification for direct access to SCLL undergraduate programStudents who have accomplished all teaching procedures required in cultivation plans with qualified scoresand pass theadmission qualification examination for undergraduate majors will have direct access to SCLL undergraduate programs. Students who fail to meet the graduation standard or fail the admission qualification examination for undergraduate majors need to continue with their language program until they are qualified.
5. Qualification to be enrolled into other BFSU schoolsStudents who have accomplished all teaching procedures required in cultivation plans with qualified scores and meet the application requirements of other schools shall be recommended to apply for other schools of BFSU. For more details, please refer to the programs information of schools released by BFSU.
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IV.Beijing Foreign Studies University Application requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationality, meet the qualification requirements of 2022 Admission Guide for International Students of Beijing Foreign Studies University. 2. Full-time high school diploma or equivalent level.V.Beijing Foreign Studies University Cultivation Plan
◆ Compulsory CoursesA Chinese placement test will be held in the Foundation Program. Students will be divided into small classes according to their Chinese competence. Each class will have listening, speaking, reading and writing course to develop students’ skills comprehensively. Compulsory courses include lectures on Chinese culture, covering different fields such as Chinese culture, economic development, history and geography to help students understand China in all aspects.
◆ Elective coursesStudents can choose courses on language skills, cultural knowledge, and specialized skills according to their interests and plans to lay a solid foundation for undergraduate study.
Individualized cultivation plans will be provided to students in the Foundation Program based on their classes, individual cases, and targeted undergraduate majors.VI.Beijing Foreign Studies University How to apply
1. Time of application November 5, 2021–January 5, 2022 2. Online application◆ Log in to the BFSU international student service system (https://study.bfsu.edu.cn), register online, fill in the information, upload the required documents and submit
◆ Please choose: Individuals at their own expense–Foundation Students–International Foundation (School of Chinese Language and Literature)
3. Application materials1)Copy of passport photo page. A general passport with a valid period beyond July 2022 is required.
2)Certificate photo with white background 3)Custody Release Form(Click here to download. Please fill in Chinese or English.) 4)Student Affirmations(Click here to download. Please fill in Chinese or English.) 5)Copy of ID card or passport of the guardian (applicant’s father or mother)6)Copy of high school diploma or pre-graduation certificate.If the original is not in Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.
7)Copy of academic transcript of high school. If the original is not in Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.
8)Personal statement (Click here to download. Please fill in Chinese or English.)9)Two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a teacher or the headteacher of the applicant, and the other shall be from a referee chosen by the applicant. No requirement on rank.
10)Copy of visa page(For students currently studying in Chinese universities. Please upload to the folder “Other Documents”.)
11)Studying certificate(For students currently studying in Chinese universities. Please upload to the folder “Other Documents”.)
12)Certificate of transfer or withdrawal from school(For students currently studying in Chinese universities. Please upload to the folder “Other Documents”.)
13)Recommendation letter and academic transcript from your current university (For degree students currently studying in Chinese universities. Please upload to the folder entitled “Other Documents”.)
14)Application fee RMB 800 (Please submit your application and pay directly in the online application system. Applications without paying the application fee will not be processed. Application fees are not refundable whether the applicant is admitted or not.)
15)Supplementary materials: including but not limited to SAT/IB/A-Level/ACT transcripts, College Entrance Examination transcript from the applicant’s country, certificates of awards, HSK transcripts, other proof of Chinese language proficiency and document considered helpful to the application (copies shall be accepted).
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VII.Beijing Foreign Studies University Fees
Tuition: RMB 12000/semester; RMB 24000/year. (not including HSK fee) VIII. Admission NoticeAdmission results will be notified by email, and admissions materials will be sent to applicants before January 15, 2022.
IX.Beijing Foreign Studies University Scholarships
After foundation studies, students will have the opportunity to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship or Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students during their undergraduate years.
X.Beijing Foreign Studies University Contact
Address: Office 203, SCLL, East Campus of Beijing Foreign Studies University, No. 2 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P. R. China
Postal Code: 100089 Contact: Ms Cheng 0086-10-88816910 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://iei.bfsu.edu.cn/XI.Beijing Foreign Studies University Curriculum
Courses | Teaching language | Credits |
Compulsory courses | ||
Elementary Comprehensive Chinese | Chinese | 12 |
Elementary Spoken Chinese | Chinese | 6 |
Advanced Comprehensive Chinese | Chinese | 8 |
AdvancedSpoken Chinese | Chinese | 6 |
Chinese Reading and Writing | Chinese | 4 |
Language Practice Course | Chinese | 2 |
Lecture on Traditional Chinese Culture | Chinese | 2 |
Elective courses |
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Language Skills Course (Chinese Characters, Phonetics, Visual-audio-oral courses, etc.) | Chinese | 2 |
Cultural Knowledge Course (History, Literature, Culture, etc.) | Chinese | 2 |
Professional Skills Course (Business, Writing, etc.) | Chinese | 2 |
HSK Tutoring | Chinese | 2 |