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Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) - Overview


Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the only university in China that primarily specializes in teaching Mandarin Chinese language and culture to international students. The university since its inception has become the most popular destination for foreign students desiring to study in China. BLCU attracts more than nine thousand international students from over 110 countries.


The university attracts almost the same number of native Chinese students every year thereby creating a very vibrant and culturally attractive environment. Such a blend of international student community gives students an excellent opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese and also immerse in Chinese culture. Beijing Language and Culture University has the reputation of being the world leader in teaching Mandarin Chinese as foreign language to international students.


The university develops and publishes text books and teaching methods which are adopted and used all over the world. The university is conveniently located in the Haidian District in North West Beijing, which is evolving as a dynamic and fun area to live in. The young and vibrant population is catered by an array of bars, restaurants and clubs in the area.

 

For more details about BLCU programs, syllabus and credit, please click here for details.

 

BLCU - Course Description

  • Course curriculum; Intensive Reading, Spoken Chinese, Pronunciation, Listening Comprehension
  • Tuition includes books and cultural trips with your classmates
  • Professors are experienced in teaching Chinese as a second language to foreigners
  • All programs include 20 hours in the classroom per week
  • Electives are based on the proficiency level of the student: Chinese History, Business Chinese, Introduction to Chinese Characters, Mandarin proficiency, Chinese Film, Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, Chinese Songs, HSK lessons, Taiji, Chinese Martial Arts, (all electives are dependent on Mandarin proficiency level and program selected).

    For more details about BLCU programs, syllabus and credit, please click here for details.


 


 Beijing Language and Culture University Schedule 2013 (NEW)


Course

Duration

Application Deadline

Program Start Date

Program End Date

Spring

4- week

08 Jan    2013

28 Feb    2013

27 Mar    2013

12- week

1 Mar    2013

01Apr    2013

21 Jun    2013

20-Week

11 Jan    2013

28 Feb    2013

05 Jul    2013

1-year

11 Jan    2013

04 Mar    2013

15 Jan    2014

Summer

4-Week

31 May    2013

27 Jun    2013

24 Jul     2013

4-Week

28 Jun    2013

25 Jul    2013

21 Aug    2013

5-Week

21 Jun    2013

18 Jul    2013

21 Aug    2013

6-Week

14 Jun    2013

11 Jul    2013

21 Aug    2013

4-Week

 05 Jul    2013

01 Aug    2013

28 Aug     2013

12-Week

 16 Jul    2013

12 Sep    2013

 4 Dec     2013

Fall

20-Week

 16 Jul    2013

12 Sep    2013

 18 Jan    2014

1-year

 19 Jul    2013

09 Sep    2013

 15 Jul    2014

5-Week

12 Nov    2013

19 Dec    2013

 22 Jan    2014

Winter

4- week

08 Jan    2013

28 Feb    2013

27 Mar    2013

 

 Beijing Language and Culture University Price (NEW)

Program Length

Program Type

Shared Apt

Private Apt

Campus Dorm

Double

Single

4 Weeks

Standard

$3,180

$3,979

$1,899

$2,269

Intensive

$3,350

$4,419

$2,269

$2,609

5 Weeks

Standard

$3,640

$4,690

$2,281

$2741

Intensive

$3,870

$5,120

$2,711

$3,171

6 Weeks

Standard

$3,880

$5,140

$2,581

$3,131

Intensive

$4,520

$5,850

$3,090

$3,641

9 Weeks

Standard

$5,095

$6,550

$3,580

$4,360

Intensive

$5,780

$7,060

$4,340

$5,128

12 Weeks

Standard

$6,480

$7,650

$4,174

$5,194

Intensive

$6,950

$8,270

$5,194

$6,214

1 Semester
(20 Weeks)

Standard

$8,770

$10,740

$6,281

$7,971

Intensive

$10,560

$12,330

$8,071

$9,761

Academic Year

Standard

$16,580

$19,940

$14,372

$14,592

Intensive

$19,580

$22,140

$17,772

$17,992


 

Standard and Intensive Program


Standard program includes 20 academic hours a week. While the intensive course offers 30 hours. Intensive program is suitable for students seeking for fast improvement and achieving fluency in Chinese in a short term. Standard program is for those who prefer slower pace of studying and like to combine learning with leisure. 


 

What is included in the program fee?
  • LANGUAGE PROGRAM CURRICULUM TUITION
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