08:30 – 11:50Mon–Fri mornings
Core class
Characters, grammar, tones, and vocabulary with your native-speaking teachers, in dynamic classes sized for speaking.
Your Mandarin year.
In good hands.
University-intensive Mandarin Study Programs at South China Normal University in Guangzhou. Certified native-speaking teachers, weekly cultural activities, and a city that becomes your classroom.
Winter Study Program · 2026–27
This winter,the classroomis Harbin.
Study Mandarin at Harbin Institute of Technology, with China's Ice City just outside the classroom. From complete beginner to advanced.
China's Ice City
- Dates
- –
- Duration
- 4 weeks80 class hours
- Early bird
- From RMB 8,500
- Apply by
Arrive 26–27 Dec 2026 Return 23 Jan 2027
A real university stands behind it
Your classes, campus, and certificate are University facts, the same ones local students live every day.
- Founded1933 · nine decades of teaching in Guangzhou
- Host collegeSchool of International Culture, SCNU
- TeachersNative, certified, trained for international learners
- CertificateUniversity completion certificate: proof that outlasts the program
Study Programs
Applications are open for the intakes below. Choose a Study Program, check its fees, and start your Application.
Not included
- Plane tickets
- Accommodation & meals
- Tour entrance fees
- Course books & internet
One day, hour by hour
Beyond the books: how you actually master Mandarin between 08:30 and lights-out.
早 · core class 08:30
Guangzhou is the classroom
Because you are in China, the entire country is your language lab. Every interaction is an authentic learning moment: vocabulary expanding, listening sharpening, confidence soaring.
From first click to first class
Six steps, one Application, and a team that answers in English. Here is the whole path, with no surprises.
Start your Application
Create an account and fill in the Application Form section by section; it saves as you go.
Pay the application fee
¥420 RMB application fee and ¥500 RMB agent service fee, paid by bank transfer with proof upload.
The University confirms
SCNU's School of International Culture reviews your documents and confirms your place.
Processing
We prepare your enrollment paperwork for the X1 or X2 student visa.
Pay tuition
Tuition is paid directly to the University's bank account, and the amount is confirmed with your offer.
Arrive in Guangzhou
On-site check-in, placement test, first class. Your year in China begins.
Documents you will attach
- Active passport
- Latest education certificate
- Academic transcript
Requirements
Who can join?
SCNU's Chinese Language Course welcomes learners from 15 to 40. Three honest checks:
Aged 15–40
Solo travelers, students, and career-changers alike.
Current, active passport
Your Application attaches a passport scan: start it now if yours is expiring.
Healthy and ready
A year abroad is energizing — come feeling good.
They started exactly where you are
Every graduate was once comparing programs, checking the fine print, wondering if China was really possible. The ledger so far:
Real words from real graduates — published with their consent.
showing 03 of 11 stories · video 10 · yours +1
2026-06-15
Study Chinese 越来越好
Aku belajar di SCNU mulai dari Nol "0"... Cuma ngerti 你好 😆😆。。。 Belajar langsung di Negaranya memang beda sama belajar di Indo...
Anisah .
Indonesia · One Year Language Course 2025
would recommend
2026-06-09
An Unforgettable Learning Experience in Guangzhou
Haloo guyss, pengalaman belajar mandarin langsung di Guangzhou JUJUR, sangat menyenangkan dan unexpected. Seperti kata pepatah “Carilah Ilmu Sampai Ke Negeri China”Awalnya aku tidak bisa sama sekali mandarin, bener2 dari nol modal berani berangkat ke China, pas belajar butuh penyesuaian mulai dari lingkungan, teman, cuaca dan makanan. cuman gak perlu takut laoshi nya baik baik semuaa. lingkungan nya sangat mendukung buat belajar, pusing tempat healing banyak hehe, aku sih seringnya main bulu tangkis yaa. Aku sangat sangat merekomendasikan teman2 yang mau belajar mandarin disini, ini adalah a once-in-a-lifetime experience that changed my life mungkin bisa juga untuk your lifee wkwk
2026-05-10
A truly great experience, highly recommended!
I had an amazing experience with this program. The campus environment is incredibly comfortable, it’s truly the perfect place to focus on learning and developing my skills. A huge shoutout to my agent! They were support was outstanding from day one. They were super fast to respond and provide clear answer to all my questions. They helped me with everything, from the initial registration and finding the right accommodation to even recommending great halal food spots near the campus and my apartment. They were not only professional but also so friendly and fun to talk to. No way i could’ve done this smoothly without them. Thank you so much Ezymandarin!!! ❤️
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Is this program suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The University Language Course is designed to accommodate students with zero prior knowledge of Mandarin. Native teachers guide complete beginners through Chinese characters, tones, and pronunciation from the first week.
What documents do I need for registration?
An active passport, your latest education certificate, and an academic transcript. You attach these to your Application; no paperwork is needed to start.
What kind of visa will be issued for me?
One-year Study Programs are issued an X1 student visa (360 days, multiple entry). Half-year Study Programs are issued an X2 student visa (120 days, single entry).
Is there a placement test?
Yes. At the beginning of the Study Program there is a placement test so you join the class that matches your level, from complete beginner upwards.
Will English be used during instruction?
The goal is immersion, but English is used strategically at the beginning to explain concepts and ensure understanding. Mandarin use increases as you progress.
Does the fee include the cost of living in China?
No. The fee covers the Study Program and its materials. Plane tickets, accommodation and meals, tour entrance fees, and course books and internet are not included.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
All fees are non-refundable once an Application is processed.
Begin your Mandarin year
Enrolling now: the Winter Study Program at Harbin Institute of Technology — apply by 30 November 2026. The Guangzhou tracks reopen for future intakes; join the waiting list.
Notes from China
Stories and practical guides from students who lived the year — fresh from the Ezy Mandarin journal.
