XISU
Exchange Programs
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU), located in the ancient capital of Xi’an, was the first institution of higher learning in Northwest China to offer Chinese language programs for international students, admitting its first cohort in 1979. Over the years, we have educated more than 20,000 students from 45 countries and regions. Currently, XISU offers a comprehensive range of academic programs spanning from bachelor's to doctoral degrees, as well as non-degree programs including Chinese language courses, short-term exchange programs, and customized courses tailored to the Belt and Road Initiative. Leveraging our strengths in multilingual education, we nurture cross-cultural ambassadors with global perspectives, blending rich historical heritage with modern educational approaches. We warmly invite young talents from around the world to join the XISU family and write our shared story of growth together!
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Program Overview

Program Duration: Enrollment takes place each year in March for the spring semester or in September for the autumn semester (one semester / one academic year).

*The program lasts 18 weeks in total. Classes may be suspended during China's statutory public holidays and university activities. Before classes formally begin, students are required to take a placement test.

Class Schedule:

From Monday to Friday of Beijing Time; 4 class periods per day (45 minutes per class period), 20 class periods per week.

Textbooks: /strong>Developing Chinese series, New Era Spoken Chinese, ect.

Teachers will provide a textbook list after the semester begins, and students may purchase textbooks according to the list for their assigned class.

Program Features

mall-class teaching: no more than 25 students per class.

Diverse course types: an excellent team of Chinese language teachers provides face-to-face instruction to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Complete level coverage: courses are divided by Chinese proficiency levels to match students' language abilities accurately.

Rich curriculum: elective courses such as HSK examination tutoring and Chinese ink painting are offered free of charge.

Study certificates: all students may receive a transcript at the end of the semester, and students who meet the completion requirements may receive a certificate of completion.

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