shanghai skyline clear sunny day
Shanghai, China

Summer Accelerated Chinese Language

Study Program

Dates

-

8 weeks

Costs

Credit

10 semester hours

15 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

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Overview

This summer, fast-forward your Mandarin language skills in one of the world's most rapidly developing cities: Shanghai! One of China's fastest-growing cities, Shanghai is a vibrant modern metropolis with a rich history that integrates a wide variety of cultures with the traditional elements of old China. As the most developed city in China, students travel worldwide to explore the museums and historic buildings Shanghai offers.

When class is in session, you'll kick learning into high gear with daily coursework and one-on-one classes that match your language level, whether you're a first- or fifth-year Mandarin student. Outside the classroom, peer tutorials, language clinics, homestays, cultural activities, and volunteering will round out your time abroad, making your summer in Shanghai one to remember for a lifetime! 

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As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory in Greater China. To learn more, visit our FAQs.

Unique Experiences

Compress a year

of Mandarin progress into eight weeks with small classes and individual lessons.

Maximize immersion

by living with a Chinese host family or roommate.

Step outside to learn

via volunteering, cultural activities, and a weekend trip that includes practicing Mandarin in authentic situations.

11

ancient towns in Shanghai

268KM/H

top speed in MPH of the Shanghai Maglev train

24.3

residents

Experience
  • shanghai students selfie

Your Destination

Perched on the banks of the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai is China슬롯사이트™s largest city by population, and a global hub of culture, commerce, and finance. Massively redeveloped over the past 20 years, the city boasts both classic and modern architecture, interacting harmoniously with the traditional Chinese cultural environment.

The 슬롯머신 Shanghai Center is located inside the Zhongbei Campus of East China Normal University in downtown Shanghai, known as the 슬롯사이트œGarden University슬롯사이트 for its beautiful natural environment.

The Culture

excursion to beijing china great wall

Excursions & Activities

  • Step back in time with a visit to Zhujiajiao, a traditional water town, known for its narrow, cobbled lanes, stone bridges, canals, and rich history. 
  • Choose a weekend away to learn more about cultures in different regions of China. Destinations may include: 
    • Beijing 슬롯사이트“ Experience the Forbidden City and the Great Wall with a visit to the modern capital.  
    • Nanjing 슬롯사이트“ Learn about the unique history of this capital of China슬롯사이트™s multiple dynasties in ancient times by visiting Ming Tomb, Nanjing Presidential Palace, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and more
    • Historic Xi슬롯사이트™an 슬롯사이트“ Explore the ancient capital city at the western end of the Silk Road and the burial place of China슬롯사이트™s first emperor.슬롯사이트― 
    • Huangshan 슬롯사이트“ See the majestic Yellow Mountain in southern Anhui Province and visit Hongcun Village, where the movie슬롯사이트―Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon슬롯사이트―was filmed. 

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What People are Saying

  • "I would recommend this program because even though I was a beginner with no experience in the language, I felt like my class was so useful and well paced. Having my Chinese roommate was a very great way for me to not feel lonely and my teachers were all so kind, patient, and dedicated."

    Whitney W., University of Oregon

  • "This program was great! Not only was I able to develop my Chinese, I was also able to learn more about the culture!"

    Keylana J., University of Redlands

  • "I have had a great experience so far."

    Emily S., The University of Texas at Austin

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed the program슬롯사이트™s structure and overall organization. It is so accommodating and flexible which is something everyone can appreciate."

    Breezy R., University of Oregon

Housing
Academics

Academics

This program gives students a strong foundation in Chinese language through an intensive and Chinese language only environment. Designed for beginners and advanced Mandarin Chinese students alike, the program includes five course levels to develop your listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, or elevate your language skills to a superior level, communicating with accuracy, fluency, and sophistication. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city슬롯사이트™s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.

슬롯머신 Shanghai is located on East China Normal University (ECNU)슬롯사이트™s downtown Putuo campus and is known as the 슬롯사이트œGarden University슬롯사이트 for its beautiful grounds by the Liwa River. Chinese language and elective courses are taught by professional faculty members, including the 슬롯머신 language instructors, adjunct faculty from ECNU and other prestigious institutions, and professionals from the private business sector. A committee of specialists in teaching Chinese as a second language holds these courses to the highest educational standards.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students must take 2 consecutive, accelerated language courses

Program Credit

Total credit: 10 U.S. semester/15 quarter credits

Course Credit

슬롯머신 accelerated language courses: 5 U.S. semester/7.5 quarter credits; 75 contact hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

슬롯머신 courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. Accelerated language courses are demanding due to the fast pace of course content, and participation is essential. Attendance is required, and students should avoid scheduling travel during the week. In class, language instructors introduce new content and focus on improving students슬롯사이트™ language accuracy and consistency through drills. Outside of class, students meet with peer tutors to reinforce the content and language skills learned in class. Additional hours of language tutoring can be arranged if necessary.

Class Format

Classes are for 슬롯머신 students only. Chinese language classes are held Monday through Friday. Classes have an average of eight students and are typically co-taught by head language instructors and assistant language instructors. Students also meet with peer tutors for structured tutorials for at least two hours per week. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.

Grading

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students are assessed based on daily homework, quizzes, and written and oral exams.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Chinese

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Course Notes
Students will take an on-site placement exam and be registered in the appropriate language levels based on their results.

Summer 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5
Chinese
5

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • The Stephen M. Lew Lifetime Friendship Award
  • 슬롯머신 STEM Scholarship

To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Summer 2025 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,250

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $5,860 **
Housing $1,890 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $8,250

Financial Aid

슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $280 슬롯사이트 
International Airfare $1,300 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 
Local Transportation $85 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 
Books & Supplies $10
Visa Fees $185 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 
Personal expenses $220 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 
Total Costs $2,080

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

슬롯사이트 For students in homestays. For students in residence halls, you should budget approx. $440 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

슬롯사이트 βΆΔ Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 students living in homestay or enrolled in internships should budget $100

슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.

슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 βΆΔ 슬롯사이트 $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

슬롯머신 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Jia Ma

Center Director

With over a decade of service at 슬롯머신 Shanghai, Jia Ma oversees the operations of the Shanghai center, providing a strong foundation for your experiences.

Qianrong Tang

Student Life Director

Qianrong Tang is responsible for all aspects of student service & student activity administration, and health, safety & security.

Sonya Zhao

Academic Director

Sonya holds two Master of Arts degrees - one in Communication Management from Emerson College, Boston, and another in International Development Studies from George Washington University in D.C. Before joining...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here슬롯사이트™s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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