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6–24 monthsCSC up to 100%

Language Year

A language year is a springboard into a bachelor's or master's programme. In 12 months at Beijing Language and Culture University, Tsinghua or a similar specialised school, you reach HSK 5 and can apply to any Chinese programme. Often combined with a follow-up bachelor's without reapplying.

HSK 0 → HSK 5
X1 visa
Tuition ¥8–22k/year

Program budget (without CSC)

$1,500 — $4,500

With CSC tuition and dorm are free. Estimate chances →

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Program

6–24 months

Cohort 2026

Who it suits

High-school students preparing for a bachelor's programme
Those who want to study in China in Chinese but without the language yet
People wanting to "try" China before a bigger commitment
A gap year after school or university

Requirements

High-school diploma (for ages 16+)
Any level of Chinese, including absolute beginner
Age 16+ (with written parental consent)
Basic medical certificate

Curriculum

What you will study

Each block is a separate module with practice and curator support.

HSK 1–2
2–3 months. Core vocabulary, tones, characters. You can talk about daily life, food and directions.
HSK 3
3–4 months. Comfortable dialogues in shops, cafes and on the street. About 600 words.
HSK 4
3–4 months. Reading simple articles, basic academic vocabulary. Enough for a bachelor's programme.
HSK 5
3–4 months. Fluent conversation, lectures, reading. Enough for a master's programme.

Career

Where our graduates go

Figures are based on our 2020–2025 graduates. Salaries are current for 2026.

Admission to a C9 or 985 bachelor's programmeNo time wasted
Chinese tutor in your home country₽500–1,500/hour
Freelance translator$15–30/hour
A productive gap yearCV for years ahead

Salaries vary significantly based on location, experience, and employer. Figures shown are indicative ranges based on alumni data and market research.

Top universities

Top universities for language year

Direct agreements, personal application support and CSC assistance.

Beijing Language and Culture

Chinese as Foreign Language · Translation

Language Year

Who it suits

Requirements

What you will study

HSK 1–2

HSK 3

HSK 4

HSK 5

Where our graduates go

Top universities for language year

Beijing Language and Culture

Tsinghua University

Peking University

Renmin University

Beijing Normal University

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Fudan University

Shanghai Jiao Tong

Shanghai University

Tongji University

East China Normal University

Shanghai International Studies

Shanghai Univ. of Finance

Zhejiang University

Zhejiang Univ. of Technology

Hangzhou Normal University

Nanjing University

Southeast University

Nanjing Normal University

Wuhan University

Huazhong Univ. of S&T

Central China Normal University

China Univ. of Geosciences

Wuhan Univ. of Technology

Sun Yat-sen University

South China Univ. of Tech

Jinan University

South China Normal University

Xiamen University

Sichuan University

UESTC

Southwest Jiaotong

Chongqing University

Xi'an Jiao Tong

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin Engineering University

Heilongjiang University

Shandong University

Ocean Univ. of China

Nankai University

Hunan University

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Language Year

Who it suits

Requirements

What you will study

HSK 1–2

HSK 3

HSK 4

HSK 5

Where our graduates go

Top universities for language year

Beijing Language and Culture

Tsinghua University

Peking University

Renmin University

Beijing Normal University

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Fudan University

Shanghai Jiao Tong

Shanghai University

Tongji University

East China Normal University

Shanghai International Studies

Shanghai Univ. of Finance

Zhejiang University

Zhejiang Univ. of Technology