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北京语言大学
The only university to receive the national first prize in Chinese language teaching.
BLCU at a glance
BLCU is known as the Mini-United Nations, it is the only university of its kind in China that specializes in offering Chinese language and culture courses to foreign students. Meanwhile, BLCU provides professional courses in various fields, such as foreign languages, Chinese language, information science, economics, arts, psychology, pedagogy, linguistics and other majors to Chinese students. In addition, BLCU shoulders the responsibilities of training Chinese teachers and supplies language courses designed for those who plan to study abroad. Over 50 years of development has made BLCU a multidisciplinary university that featured in language and culture education and research, a significant academic center for Chinese and foreign language and culture studies, and the cradle for advanced international talents in China.
Practical Chinese (PC)
1. July. 2 – July. 29, 2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 $615
2. July. 2 – July. 26, 2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 $1100
3. July. 16 – Aug. 26, 2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 $825
4. July. 30 – Aug. 26,2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 $615
5. Aug. 4 – Aug. 29,2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 $615
Application Deadline：May. 18, 2025
Application fee：$80
Intensive Practical Chinese (IPC)
Aug. 4 – Aug. 29, 2025 Class Time: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:10 / 14:00-15:40 $875
Application Deadline：June. 23, 2025
Application fee：$80
Chinese Culture Experience Camp
July. 17 – July. 31, 2025 $599
A Tale of the Two Cities – A Collection of Beijing and Shanghai Cultures
July. 17-Aug. 14, 2025 $1159
Application Deadline：June. 1, 2025
Application fee：$80
Course Characteristics
◆“Chinese + vocational skills” (Cooperate with vocational colleges and enterprises)
◆ Application of Chinese intensive training education (Four weeks to one year short-term application of intensive training Chinese)
Teaching Philosophy:
The integration of language and national culture learning; Integration of language learning and professional learning; Integration of language learning and vocational skill training; Integration of knowledge learning and practical experience; The integration of traditional teaching pattern and intelligent teaching; Off-line teaching is integrated with on-line teaching.
Multi-activity:
In order to assist international students in learning Chinese, understand China’s actual conditions and culture, and get close contact with Chinese society, the College organizes international students to implement language practice activities and colorful cultural experience activities such as exchange with Chinese students, visiting places of interest and historical sites, visiting factories and enterprises, etc.
Practical Chinese quickly succeed course schedule (For reference):
Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Elementary A | Communicative Chinese Elementary Synthesis (1) | 6 | 6 |
| Communicative Chinese Primary Listening and Speaking (1) | 6 | 6 | |
| Communicative Chinese Primary Reading (1) | 2 | 2 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of four)* | 4 | 4 |
*“Chinese for Special Purposes” refers to the Chinese language adopted in certain occupational fields, such as Culture and Tourism Chinese, Workplace Chinese, Business Chinese, etc. For details, see “Chinese for Special Purposes Course Elective Form” below.
| Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Elementary B | Communicative Chinese Elementary Synthesis (2) | 6 | 6 |
| Communicative Chinese Primary Listening and Speaking (2) | 6 | 6 | |
| Communicative Chinese Primary Reading (2) | 2 | 2 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of four)* | 4 | 4 |
*Same as above.
| Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Intermediate C | Communicative Chinese Intermediate Synthesis (1) | 4 | 4 |
| Communicative Chinese Intermediate Listening and Speaking (1) | 4 | 4 | |
| Intermediate Reading in Applied Chinese (1) | 4 | 4 | |
| China’s Perspective (1) | 2 | 2 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of five)* | 4 | 4 |
*Same as above.
| Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Intermediate D | Communicative Chinese Intermediate Synthesis (2) | 4 | 4 |
| Communicative Chinese Intermediate Listening and Speaking (2) | 4 | 4 | |
| Communicative Chinese Intermediate Reading (2) | 4 | 4 | |
| China’s Perspective (2) | 2 | 2 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of five)* | 4 | 4 |
*Same as above.
| Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Advanced E | Communicative Chinese Advanced Synthesis (1) | 4 | 4 |
| Communicative Chinese Advanced Listening and Speaking (1) | 4 | 4 | |
| Communicative Chinese Advanced Writing (1) | 2 | 2 | |
| Introduction to China (1) | 4 | 4 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of five)* | 4 | 4 |
*Same as above.
| Grade | Course Name | Weekly Hours: 20 | Credit/Semester |
| Advanced F | Communicative Chinese Advanced Synthesis (2) | 4 | 4 |
| Communicative Chinese Advanced Listening and Speaking (2) | 4 | 4 | |
| Communicative Chinese Advanced Writing (2) | 2 | 2 | |
| Reading of Newspapers and Periodicals | 4 | 4 | |
| Language Practice | 2 | 2 | |
| Chinese for Special Purposes (Choose one out of five)* | 4 | 4 |
*Same as above.
Chinese for Special Purposes Course Elective Form
| Grade | Course | Course per week |
| Elementary (AB) | Business Chinese | 4 |
| Culture & Travel Chinese | 4 | |
| Workplace Chinese | 4 | |
| Medical Chinese | 4 | |
| Intermediate (CD) | Business Chinese | 4 |
| Workplace Chinese | 4 | |
| Science and Technology Chinese | 4 | |
| Culture & Travel Chinese | 4 | |
| Medical Chinese | 4 | |
| Advanced (EF) | Business Chinese | 4 |
| Medical Chinese | 4 | |
| Culture & Travel Chinese | 4 | |
| Workplace Chinese | 4 | |
| Science and Technology Chinese | 4 |
Notes
- Textbooks are included in the tuition. Before classes start, there will be a placement test. Students will be placed into appropriate classes based on their current Chinese proficiency levels.
- All programs Include free tours of famous Beijing landmarks such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace.
- Series of courses, such as Chinese and Chinese Culture, can be offered according to the needs of groups and individuals on flexible time. The curriculum can be customized and enriched with a variety of practical activities and researches. Consultations are welcome.
- No classes on holidays.
Information
- If you apply for a program, you don’t need to pay for it now, you will pay for it later to the university directly.
- Through our system, you can receive additional tuition discount, which depending on the program you enroll in.
- The specific start and registration time shall be subject to the admission letter.
Required Documents
- Personal page of applicant’s passport
- Certificate/diploma of applicant’s highest education
- Emergency contact’s valid ID (passport recommend)
*All fees are collected by the host university of the summer school, AAIEA@ is responsible for the application and coordination of American students. The application fee will be charged after the registration deadline.
AAIEA 