Chinese High School Pathway
A Chinese high-school pathway is the only route in which a teenager after Grade 9 does not "waste" a year on language alone, but grows along three tracks in parallel: Chinese from scratch to confident HSK 5, core academic subjects (math, English, IT) and an introductory specialisation — for example, International Trade, Economics, Logistics, Business & Management or E-commerce. This is not a language course and not a preparatory year. This is a full three-year programme inside the Chinese education system, with a diploma that opens admission to bachelor's programmes in China, Russia or the CIS.
- After Grade 9
- Chinese diploma
- 5 specialisations to choose from
Program
3 years
Who it suits
- Pupils finishing Grade 9 who are ready to move to China at age 14–16
- Families seeking early integration into the Asian education system
- Teenagers aiming at an international career in trade, IT or finance
- Parents who want to save 1–2 years and not "lose" the high-school window
Requirements
- Lower-secondary diploma (Grade 9) with apostille
- Age 14–17 at the time of admission
- GPA 3.5+/5 for Grades 7–9
- Basic English A2+ (for adaptation)
- Parental consent for on-campus boarding
- Health certificate (Foreigner Physical Examination Form)
What you will study
Each block is a separate module with practice and curator support.
Year 1
Intensive Chinese (HSK 1→4), core math, English, IT, an introduction to the chosen track.
Year 2
HSK 4→5, major-specific subjects (Trade, Economics, Logistics, Business, E-commerce), project case studies.
Year 3
Preparation for 高考 / Gaokao for foreigners, a bachelor's-application portfolio, graduation diploma.
Как проходит обучение
Where our graduates go
Figures are based on our 2020–2025 graduates. Salaries are current for 2026.
- Direct route into C9/985 bachelor programmesNo wasted year
- HSK 5 + English B2 by graduationBilingual profile
- Early career start at Asian companies2–3 years ahead of peers
Salaries vary significantly based on location, experience, and employer. Figures shown are indicative ranges based on alumni data and market research.
Top universities for chinese high school pathway
Direct agreements, personal application support and CSC assistance.
QS 250Beijing Normal University HS
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Nanjing Normal University HS
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Read moreFrequent questions
You save 1–2 years: by the end of high school the student already speaks fluent Chinese (HSK 5+), understands the academic system from the inside, and applies straight to C9/985 universities without a preparatory year.
All questions on the FAQ.
University admission decisions are made by universities. ChinaEduEasy assists with the application process.
Book a consultation
Your curator will select 3–5 universities for your profile and explain how to get a CSC grant up to 100% on this program.
What you get in 30 minutes
- — A realistic CSC chance estimate
- — A list of 3 target universities with rationale
- — Budget from–to with currency calculation
- — A document checklist and submission calendar