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Cultural Trip to China with the Athens Business Confucius Institute

Summer Camp 2019: 26th June - 9th July 2019 (deadline for registration: 1st April, 2019)

summer camp2017 1The Athens Business Confucius Institute is delighted to announce the 2017 two-week summer camp to Beijing and Xi΄an. Have you always been fascinated by China’s rich cultural heritage? Then don’t miss this unique opportunity to take a trip to China. After some days of study and local travel in Beijing, students will travel to Xi΄an for historical and cultural visits. You will have the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of exciting activities including Chinese language lessons, historical excursions (includes a visit to the Great Wall), Chinese calligraphy and painting classes. The summer camp2017 2programme will be hosted by the Business Confucius Institute’s partner university – The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Students from last year’s summer camp described the trip as a “truly unforgettable experience” and were grateful for having the chance to partake in this rare opportunity. 

 

For the detailed programme/itinerary, please click here.  

 

If you are interested please complete the application form below to submit your details. You should strive to submit all supplemental documents by the application deadline.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER CAMP


Supplemental documents to be submitted by the application deadline:
1. A photocopy of your passport
2. HSK certificates (if any)
3. The Visa Application Form (filled and signed) 
4. Two (2) passport-type photos.

Applicant Eligibility: Please read below requirements carefully before registering.

Students who haven’t participated the Summer Camp sponsored by Hanban previously, are aged between 18-30 years old and must have studied Mandarin with the Athens Business Confucius Institute or our partners (minimum 40 hours of studying time).

Not sure if you qualify? Ask! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Accommodation, transportation and activities will be fully funded by the Confucius Institute Headquarter – HanBan. Applicants are expected to cover their own international airfare and the Chinese visa application fee. Due to limited space on the programme, applicants will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Application deadline via our Online Application System : Monday, 1st April 2019

Eligibility for the camp may also be dependent on your availability to attend a briefing meeting before the trip which will take place in early June, 2017.

For further questions please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

2018 19ConfScholarship

Application Information for Confucius Institute Scholarship 2018-2019

For the purpose of cultivating qualified Chinese language teachers and facilitating the promotion of Chinese language and culture, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) launches “Confucius Institute Scholarship” (CIS) to support outstanding students, scholars and currently employed Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms as well as some HSK test centres (hereinafter to be collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) to study in Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”).


l. ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be
a) Non-Chinese citizens
b) In good Physical and mental condition, well performed both academically and behaviourally
c) Aspired to take future careers on the teaching or international promotion of Chinese language.
d) Between the ages of 16-35 on September 1st, 2018. Applicants currently worked as Chinese language teachers shall not exceed the age limit of 45, while undergraduate students shall not exceed the age limit of 25.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

Commences September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum two academic years. Applicants shall be Bachelor degree holders, and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants who are able to provide notarized document of the employment agreement or related proofs upon completing study in China are preferred.

B. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
Commences September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum four academic years. Applicants must have graduated with a high school diploma, , and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

C. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
Commences September 2018, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.
i. TCSOL
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
ii. Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4) and 60 in HSKK test (intermediate level).
iii. Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3 level).

D. Scholarship for One-Semester Study
Commences either in September 2018 or March 2019, and provides scholarship of maximum 5 months. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.
i. TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required
ii. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture
HSK test score are required.

E. Scholarship for Four-Week Study
Commences either on July or December of 2018, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.
i. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture
HSK test score are required.
ii. Chinese Language plus home-stay Experience in a Chinese Family
HSK test score are required. Organized and applied by a Confucius Institute with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made after consultation with host institutions and submit to Hanban for approval.
ⅲ. Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes
HSK test score are required. Organized and applied by a Confucius Institute with 10-15 participants per group.

 

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available from March 1, 2018 on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search recommending institutions and host institutions, upload application materials online, track the application progress, feedback of review and admission results. Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online, and register at host institutions at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission.
The application deadlines are
a) April 20th (for those commencing in July)
b) June 20th (for those commencing in September)
c) September 20th (for those commencing in December)
d) December 20th (for those commencing in March 2019)
Hanban will complete the scholarship review and notify the results two months before enrolment of the admitted students.

CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES
Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2018 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” shall log onto the scholarship website and submit documents to relevant host institutions upon presentation of their CIS certificates. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for inquiry.

4. ADMISSION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES

Recommending institutions and host institutions are responsible for issuing local enrolment guide and provide consulting, recommending and registering services in accordance with this procedure.


5. OTHERS

a) For major training plans and courses, please contact designated host institutions
b) Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and closing dates for registration, and follow specific procedures to submit necessary documents
c) Degree students shall accept the annual assessment under the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship
d) Those who failed to register on time, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship.


6. CONTACTS

Division of Test and Scholarships at Hanban
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fax: +86-10-58595727

7. Appendix

1) Confucius Institute Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

2) Application Documents for Confucius Institute Scholarship
3) Confucius Institute Scholarship Receiving Institutions 2018-2019

 

Appendix 1

Confucius Institute Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
a) Tuition fee is under the overall planning and utilization of host institutions to provide teaching and management of scholarship students organizing cultural and social activities, as well as organizing Chinese language proficiency tests. Tuition fee does not cover the textbook expenses and tourist tickets.
b) Accommodation fee is under the overall planning and utilization of host institutions to provide students with in-campus apartments (usually double rooms). Students may also live off-campus upon application and getting permission from the host institutions. Students who live off-campus are entitled to accommodation allowance of 700 CNY per person/month paid on a monthly / quarterly basis from the host institutions.
c) Living allowance is granted by host institutions on a monthly basis. The monthly allowance for undergraduates, one-academic-year study students and one-semester students is 2,500 CNY per person. For MTCSOL student, the monthly allowance is 3,000 CNY per person.
Students are required to complete enrolment procedures for every semester within stipulated period; otherwise, their scholarship may be cancelled. Students who are enrolled before the 15th (or on the 15th) of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month while those enrolled after the 15th of that month are only entitled to half of the amount.
During the study period, for any student who is absent from China due to personal reasons for more than 15 days (excluding winter and summer holidays), the allowance during absence will be suspended.
For students who suspend study or drop out of school for personal reasons, or who are given disciplinary punishment by the host institutions, allowance will be terminated on the date of such suspension, dropping out or when the decision of such punishment is announced.
The living allowance for the month of graduation will be granted half a month after the date of graduation or expiration day of the study confirmed by host institutions.
Comprehensive medical insurance is purchased by the host institutions in accordance with relevant regulations of studying in China stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. Insurance fee per person is 160 CNY for four-week study students, 400 CNY for one-semester students, and 800 CNY per year for students engaged in program longer than one academic year.

Appendix 2

Application Documents for Confucius Institute Scholarship


A.For all applicants
a) A Scanned copy of passport photo page
b) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity).
c) A Recommendation letter by the head of the recommending institutions

B.For degree scholarship program applicants
a) A certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript.
b) Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL Students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide a notarized employment agreement with teaching institutions are preferred.

C. Applicants currently worked as Chinese language teachers shall provide the proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employing institution

D. Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

E. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by the host institutions

 

Appendix 3

Confucius Institute Scholarship Receiving Institutions 2018

 

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Peking University Scholarships (PKUS) for International Students in China, 2017

The Peking University Scholarships (PKUS) are available for outstanding international students to study a B.A., M.A. and PhD degree for the academic year 2017-2018.

Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history. The Peking University now consists of five faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine, and Information and Engineering.

Undergraduates, Master and Doctoral candidates are not required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to study a B.A., M.A. and PhD degrees at Peking University. (Expect Professional Master Degree Programs; Joint Degree Programs and English-Instructed Programs)

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award:

1. Full scholarship

Covers tuition fees;

Living allowance (including accommodation subsidy)?
Undergraduate: 2000 CNY/per month?
Master: 2500 CNY/per month
PhD: 3000 CNY/per month
Medical insurance: 600 CNY/per year
Partial scholarship: Covers tuition

Eligibility: Applicants must have already submitted a degree program application (B.A., M.A., or PhD) to Peking University for 2017.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Peking University. They should also respect Chinese social customs.

Undergraduate program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 6 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with a bachelor’s degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.

Master’s Program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 2-3 years, fulfil the designated number of credits, complete a master’s thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the Master’s degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee. The application period is usually in the autumn semester of every year, while the faculty test takes place during the spring semester of the following year (to be notified by respective faculties).

Doctorate Program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4-6 years (under normal circumstances), fulfil the designated number of credits, conduct research, complete the doctoral thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate with the doctoral degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.

English Language Requirement: Undergraduates, Master and Doctoral candidates are not required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam.

How to Apply: Applicants must apply online and submit in person or express following materials before the deadline:

• “Scholarship Application Form” with signature and one photograph on it·

• “Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship” (in Chinese or English, original).

• A copy of the applicant’s highest academic degree. If the degree is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated to English. (Students that have yet to graduate can provide proof of their expected graduation date.)

• One photocopy of your valid passport (must be a valid ordinary passport)

• Application Form

Application Deadline:

Graduate Degree Program Applicants (M.A. or Ph.D.): March 1 to 31, 2017
Undergraduate Program Applicants (B.A): April 15 to May 15, 2017

Scholarship Link 

Hebei University of Technology Scholarships for International Students in China, 2017-2018

The Hebei University of Technology is pleased to offer Scholarships for international students in China. Scholarships are available for masters and PhD degree programmes at Hebei University of Technology. The Hebei University of Technology is a public university whose main campus lies in the Guangrong Dao neighborhood of the Hongqiao District in Tianjin, China. It is the first institute of technology in modern Chinese education history.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for masters and PhD degree programmes at the Hebei University of Technology.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award: These scholarships will cover the followings:

Exempt from tuition fees, accommodation. The cost of living. Living standard for payment: Undergraduate: 2,500 yuan / month, Graduate: 3,000 yuan / month or PhD: 3,500 yuan / month.

• Living expenses paid monthly by the school. Scholarship students 15th (15th included) prior to school registration, will get the full monthly living expenses; registration after 15th will get half the cost of living; Sunday school graduation graduates determined to send the cost of living after two weeks; scholarship students during the study period (excluding normal holidays) for personal reasons from China for more than 15 days, during which China suspended from the living.

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for these scholarships:

• Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals and in a valid foreign passport.

• Applicants must be in good health, well-behaved, the People’s Republic of China to comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of our school.

• The applicant is a nonstudent now studying in China (China Graduates of life shall remain more than one year).

• Education and age requirements: l for master degree studies must have the bachelor, no older than 35 years old; l Doctoral degree studies must have mastered, no older than 40 years old.

• English-speaking applicants Chinese professional level is not a requirement, the applicant non-native English speaking countries TOTAL score of 90 points or IELTS scores of6.5 points.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants who are not native speakers of English need to provide English ability tests scores: at least 90 in TOFEL, or at least than 6.5 in IELTS.

How to Apply: Applicants can apply via online mode.

• School Applicants are encouraged to contact me in advance their own school-related professional instructors, as agreed to receive relevant professional instructors, tutors set issued “Hebei University student instructor the letter of acceptance” to submit along with the application materials together.

• Login “China Scholarship Council to study the online application system complete the online registration. Hebei University organization code 10080.

• International Education College of Hebei University Sends hardcopy application materials.

• Sixth, the application materials

• Completed “Hebei University student instructor the letter of acceptance” applicant information, tutor signature, signature school leaders, college seal indispensable.

• “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form” (Chinese or English);

• Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students, attending school must also submit proof issued by the school. Text other than English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translation;

• Τranscript. Text other than English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translation;

• A study or research plan. In Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words);

• Recommendation letter. Two professors or associate professors letters of recommendation in Chinese or English;

• Applicants for art design majors are required to provide my two sketches, two color paintings and two disc sheets of other works;

• “Foreigner Physical Examination Form” copy. Log CSC website http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org download, English.

Applicants should be strictly in accordance with the project “Foreigner Physical Examination Form” required to be checked. Incomplete posted a photo or photos not cover Jifeng, no physicians and hospitals signed and sealed “Foreigner Physical Examination Form” is invalid. Examination results are valid for 6 months;

• Those who have HSK score report, please send a copy of the material attached to the application.

• Please order more materials as described above in the upper left bound (one and two). Whether admitted or not, the application materials will not be returned.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 15, 2017.

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2016-2017 Homestay and Study Abroad 4-week CI Scholarship

Ever thought about...

learning Chinese?

travelling in China?

experiencing home life in China?

The Confucius Institute has partnered with sixty (60) universities across China to offer a scholarship for four weeks study abroad and homestay in China. Participants will receive four-weeks of Chinese language and culture courses at accredited universities and accommodation with local Chinese families for all or part of the time. If you ever thought about learning Chinese, would like to quickly improve your Chinese, or simply want to learn more about China, this is an experience you can’t afford to miss. The scholarship will cover expenses associated with tuition, accommodations with a Chinese family, and medical insurance. Students only need to cover airfare, food, and visa fees.

 

Can I apply?

You just need to meet these minimum requirements:

• Non-Chinese citizen
• Between 18-35 years old
• No major medical problems
• Are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in Confucius Institute Classes
• Have taken the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Exam) examination or BCT (Business Chinese Test) hosted by the Confucius Institute
• No prior experience studying abroad in China
• Willing to do homestay or visit with a local Chinese family
Note: Registration Student Group (limited to 10-15 people)

 

Where can I study in China?

You can choose from over 60 universities across China and rank up to two preferred institutions.
The information of host institutions including university name, program schedule, program subject and planned enrolment can be found online on https://www.confucius.aueb.gr/images/stories/pdf/HostInstitutes2017.pdf.

 

Admission Procedure

From the issue date of the application procedures, Confucius Institutes (Classrooms) are entrusted by Hanban as recommending institutions to engage in applicant selection, recommendation and organization.

 

Step 1: Applicants should fill in the Pre-application Form of Confucius Institute Scholarship for Home Stay/Home Visit Four-Week Study Program.docx and send it to the secretariat of BCI (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). BCI will examine all applications and will provide feedback to the applicants.

Step 2: Applicants should log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to register, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarships Application Form online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents. If the following documents are not in Chinese or English version, notarization documents should be provided.
1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page.
2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking).
3. Certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript.
4. Recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institution (Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics & Business). (Please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity.)

Hanban will conduct an overall assessment of all applications, admit applicants on the basis of competitive selection and announce the admission results. All the host institutions, recommending institutions and applicants can find the scholarship recruitment results from the Confucius Institute Scholarships website.

After confirming with the successful applicants, host institutions are required to post “Letter of Admission” and other relevant documents to the recommending institutions within 10 working days.

1. Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.
2. Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.
3. Scholarship winners who cannot register with the host institutions on time should inform the host institution about the reasons in written form within 15 days before the admission date. For those who do not register as requested without reason, the scholarship will be cancelled.
4. Scholarship will be cancelled for those who drop out, or take schooling suspension during the study.

 

2017CIScholarships

2017 Confucius Institute Scholarship Application

In order to support development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of Chinese language, Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarships” program for providing sponsorship to students, scholars and Chinese language teachers of other countries for pursuing a study in relevant universities in China (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”).

一、Eligibility

Application is open to applicant who owns a non-Chinese citizenship, aged between 16 and 35, in good health condition, (Applicant is currently working in a Chinese language teaching position shall not exceed the age limit of 45. Undergraduate student shall not exceed the age limit of 20).

All kinds of programs offer full and partial scholarship.

Scholarship categories and application requirements:

1. Master Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 2 academic years. Applicant should own a bachelor degree or its equivalent. Full scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5); partial scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 5). Both full and partial scholarship applicants should get intermediate level in HSKK Test. Applicant who is able to provide the employment agreement or certification upon finishing the study from designated working institutions is preferred.

2. Bachelor Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 4 academic years. Applicant should hold a high school diploma or above. Full scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4); partial scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4). Both full and partial scholarship applicants should get intermediate level in HSKK Test. Applicant who is registered in Confucius Classroom is preferred.

3. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year study

This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 11 months. Students who still study in China after January 1, 2017 should not be accepted.

3.1 Courses related to TCSOL and full scholarship is given to Chinese language teachers and students who prepare to further their study in MTCSOL. Applicant should have a minimum score of 270 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test. (training objective is to get a score of 180 in HSK Level 5 upon graduation)

3.2 Advanced courses related to Chinese language and literature is given to students and scholars who are interested in Chinese translation and Chinese studies. Applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4), and get intermediate level in HSKK Test.

4. Scholarship for One Semester study

This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 5 months. Students who still study in China after January 1, 2017 should not be accepted. Applicants should not have study experience in China before.

4.1 Courses related to TCSOL and full scholarship is given to Chinese language teachers and students who are registered in Confucius Classroom. Applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test.

4.2 Courses related to Chinese language and literature is given to students who major in Chinese communication. Applicant should have a minimum score of 21 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test.

5. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Students (4 Weeks)

The trainees are enrolled in July or December of 2017 and are studying in full scholarships. Applicants must have HSK results report, no study abroad experience.

5.1 Chinese language teachers who have come to China to provide Chinese language education courses.

5.2 To the Confucius Institute registered students and teachers, respectively, to provide Chinese medicine, Tai Chi culture training courses.

5.3 To provide a "Chinese Language + Chinese Family Experience" study practice course to the Confucius Institute (Classroom) Registration Student Group (limited to 10-15 people).

二、Application documents

For application, please log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to register, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents.

Degree program (Bachelor and Master Program)

1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in China

2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking). Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate”.

3. Recommendation letter signed by the head of Business Confucius Institute in Athens (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the institutes they work for.)

4. Certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation), and an official transcript (certified translation in English or Chinese).

5. Letter of motivation (800 Chinese characters)

6. Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL Students and Scholarship for “1-Academic-Year Study + MTCSOL” students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide an employment agreement or related documents with the designated teaching institution are preferred.

7. Applicants for the “ChaF” programme (Scholarships for Chinese teachers) also need:

• Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from their university professors
• Employment contract or future work agreement if available

 

Non-degree program (One year and one semester Program)

1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in China

2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking). Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate”.

3. Recommendation letter signed by the head of institutions (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the institutes they work for.)

Universities

Depending on the scholarship category, applicants can select from more than 200 universities. The list of universities can be found online on the Confucius Institute scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn). Subjects such as Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, Chinese philosophy, TCM, Chinese music or Chinese dance are offered. Our partner university is the University of International Business & Economics (UIBE) in Beijing.

Application 2017/2018

To make sure that you receive your letter of admission and the necessary visa form in time we recommend submission of the application between March and May 2017.

Please note: Early submission of the documents increases the chance that you will receive a place. The universities have a limited number of scholarships. First come, first served.

Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban will inform the candidates two months before the beginning of the semester. A prerequisite for timely processing is the accurate and complete submission of all application documentation.

Disclaimer

1. Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

2. Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.

3. Scholarship winners who cannot register with the host institutions on time should inform the host institution about the reasons in written form within 15 days before the admission date. For those who do not register as requested without reason, the scholarship will be cancelled.

4. Scholarship will be cancelled for those who do not pass the admission physical examination, drop out, or take schooling suspension during the study

三、Contact:

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Youth Chinese Test
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The new YCT test was launched by Hanban in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. As part of this effort, since 2004 Hanban has organized experts from different disciplines such as Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement to work on the program, conducting surveys in order to understand the latest trends in overseas Chinese language teaching and learning.

I. Test Structure

The new YCT is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. The new YCT consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. The writing test is divided into four levels, namely, the YCT (level 1), YCT (level 2), YCT (level 3), and YCT (level 4). The speaking test is divided into the YCT (Beginner Level) and YCT (Intermediate Level).

II. Test Levels

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 1) can understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. The YCT (Level 1) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for three months, with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 80 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 2) can understand and use some simple Chinese phrases and sentences and cope with basic level communications. The YCT (Level 2) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for a semester (half an academic year), with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 150 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 3), having reached an excellent level in basic Chinese, can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner. The YCT (Level 3) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for two semesters (one academic year), with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 300 common words and related grammar patterns.

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 4) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. When travelling in China, they can manage most forms of communication in Chinese. The YCT (Level 4) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for more than two semesters, with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 600 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.

III. Test Principles

The new YCT aims to improve Chinese language learners’ self-confidence and follows the principle of “test-teaching correlation”. It bases the design of the test on current trends in international Chinese language training and is closely related to textbook learning procedures. The purpose of the test is to “promote training through testing” and “promote learning through testing”.

IV. Test Purposes

The YCT is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Chinese. The results of the test can serve various purposes:
1. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese.
2. A reference for Chinese language training in schools.
3. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.
4. A benchmark for students who want to participate in the HSK test.


Τhe table shows vocabulary needed, test duration and passing score:

  Equivalent to HSK Vocabulary (Words) Test Duration, Min Total Score Passing Score
YCT Level 1 - 80 35 200 120
YCT Level 2 HSK Level 1 150 50 200 120
YCT Level 3 HSK Level 2 300 60 200 120
YCT Level 4 HSK Level 3 600 85 300 180
YCT Level Speaking Basic -   19 100 60
YCT Level Speaking Intermediate -   21 100 60

 

Click for Introduction of New YCT (in English)

How to register for the YCT test

Step 1: Create an accountyct banner

Log onto the website www.chinesetest.cn and create an account. The website is available in 7 languages, including English.

Step 2: Sign up

Provide necessary personal information including e-mail address, nationality, mother tongue, and date of birth.

Step 3: Test registration

After creating your account, you can login and choose “register now” on the welcoming page. This will lead you to the four levels of YCT tests. Selecting test level, continent, country/region, test format (only the paper-based format is available at BCI Athens), test centre and date, completing your personal information, uploading a photo and confirming registration information. Remember: this photo is going to appear on your YCT certificate once you pass it, so choose a nice one!

YCT Test Dates 2017

TEST DATE (paper-based) REGISTRATION DEADLINE
April 23, 2017 March 27, 2017

 

Step 4: Pay the test fees

You must pay the test fee at least 27 days before the test date. Test fee must be paid on time to Business Confucius Institute office (29, Evelpidon St, 11362 Athens, 5th floor, 10:00-14:00) otherwise the registration will not be confirmed.

Examination fee for YCT (Written Test):
YCT 1: €60 | YCT 2: €70 | YCT 3: €80 | YCT 4: €90

Step 5: Test registration confirmation

After completing registration and paying test fee, test takers who have provided valid e-mail address can check their inbox for the confirmation message 10 days before the test date. If test taker has not received a confirmation message, he/she should consult the test centre.

Step 6: Print Test Admission Ticket

Log on www.chinesetest.cn by using your username and password to print the Admission Ticket. Test takers go to take the test on the test date with their Test Admission Ticket and ID Certificate. If you have any problems with printing the Admission Ticket, contact the test centre in advance.

If you are unsure which YCT test level is suitable for you, the Chinese language teachers at Confucius Institute will be happy to provide assistance.
For test registrations or questions concerning the YCT test, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +210 8226735

YCT Test Result

Check Online: You can check your test result online at www.chinesetest.cn (να πηγαίνει στην ιστοσελίδα και να έχει άλλο χρώμα το λινκ) five weeks after the test date using your name and the number on your admission card.

Your official result sheet will be mailed to the BCI test centre within 60 days after your exam date.

Note: You should pick up your result sheet at your earliest convenience after contacting the test centre.

Good luck, YCT test takers!

 

HSKLearningResources

The Business Confucius Institute in Athens regularly hosts HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) to meet the needs of students and the public. HSK helps measure learners' Chinese proficiency level and facilitates application for graduate studies and career opportunities in China as well as in international businesses.

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a standardized international Chinese language proficiency test for non-native Chinese speakers. The new HSK consists of two independent parts: written test and oral test. The written test comprises of six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6. The oral test is divided into three levels: HSK (Basic), HSK (Elementary-Intermediate), and HSK (Advanced). All HSK certificates are issued by the National Commission of Chinese Proficiency Test, which is under the Ministry of Education of China.

The direct comparison between the new HSK test and Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and The Common European Framework Reference for Language (CEF) is as follows:

New HSK Vocabulary Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages The Common European Framework Reference for Language (CEF)
HSK – Level 6 Over 5.000 Grade Five C2
HSK – Level 5 2.500 Grade Five C1
HSK – Level 4 1.200 Grade Four B2
HSK – Level 3 600 Grade Three B1
HSK – Level 2 300 Grade Two A2
HSK – Level 1 150 Grade One A1

 

HSK Vocabulary and Sample Tests

Once you have registered for your HSK exam at The Athens University of Economics & Business, find all of the HSK Exam Preparation Resources you could need on this page!

  • HSK- Level 1

Designed for learners who can understand and use some simple Chinese characters and sentences to communicate, and prepares them for continuing their Chinese studies. The students have studied Chinese for a semester with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 150 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 1 audio 
HSK Level 1 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 1 Grammar Points 
HSK 1 Exam Paper  & Listening File 2014 

  • HSK- Level 2

Designed for elementary learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner, applying it in a basic fashion in their daily lives. The students have studied Chinese for two semesters with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 300 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 2 audio 
HSK Level 2 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 2 Grammar Points 
HSK 2 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

  • HSK- Level 3

Designed for elementary-intermediate learners who can use Chinese to serve the demands of their personal lives, studies and work, and are capable of completing most of the communicative tasks they experience during their Chinese tour. The students have studied Chinese for three semesters with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 600 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 3 audio 
HSK Level 3 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 3 Grammar Points
HSK 3 Exam Paper  & Listening File 2014 

  • HSK- Level 4

Designed for intermediate learners who can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are capable of communicating with Chinese speakers at a high standard. The students have studied Chinese for four semesters with 2-4 class hours each week and know approximately 1200 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 4 audio 
HSK Level 4 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list
HSK 4 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

  • HSK- Level 5

Designed for learners who can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese films and are capable of writing and delivering a lengthy speech in Chinese. The students have studied Chinese for more than two years with 2-4 class hours each week and know approximately 2500 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 5 audio 
HSK Level 5 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK 5 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

  • HSK- Level 6

Designed for learners who can easily understand any information communicated in Chinese and are capable of smoothly expressing themselves in written or oral form. The students know 5000 or more Chinese words.

HSK Level 6 audio
HSK Level 6 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK 6 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014

Additional Resources

 

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Chinese Proficiency Test, HSK/HSKK
汉语水平考试 / 汉语水平口语考试

The new HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), which is organised by Hanban, is an international standardised Chinese language test to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to communicate in Chinese in daily lives, academic and working settings. The new HSK is divided into two independent parts: written test and oral test can be taken separately. The written tests include HSK Level 1, HSK Level 2, HSK Level 3, HSK Level 4, HSK Level 5 and HSK Level 6. The oral exams include HSKK (basic), HSKK (intermediate) and HSKK (advanced). All oral exams are recorded. HSK and HSKK (HSK Speaking) are open to all ages.

How to register for the HSK/ HSKK test

Step 1: Create an account

Log onto the website www.chinesetest.cn and create an account. The website is available in 7 languages, including English.

Step 2: Sign up

Provide necessary personal information including e-mail address, nationality, mother tongue, and date of birth.

Step 3: Test registration

After creating your account, you can login and choose “register now” on the welcoming page. This will lead you to the six levels of HSK tests, the three levels of HSKK oral tests and the four levels of YCT tests. Selecting test level, continent, country/region, test format (only the paper-based format is available at BCI Athens for the time being), test centre and date, completing your personal information, uploading a photo and confirming registration information. Remember: this photo is going to appear on your HSK certificate once you pass it, so choose a nice one!

Step 4: Pay the test fees

You must pay the examination fee at least 27 days before the test date. Please transfer the examination fee to our account before the registration deadline. In the transaction purpose please state the NAME of the EXAMINEE and the HSK level. If there is no evidence of a money transfer before the registration deadline, then your registration is unfortunately invalid, and you cannot take part in the examination.

National Bank of Greece
Account holder: OPA / ELKE / Business Confucius Institute of Athens 
Account Number: 110/4 8015 124
IBAN: GR20 0110 1100 0000 1104 8015 124
Transaction purpose: Name of the examinee + HSK or HSKK or YCT level

Please ensure that the transfer includes any charges made by your own bank and National Bank of Greece’s bank. After having paid the examination fee to the bank please e-mail documentation from your bank giving details of the transfer together with your full name and exam level at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This will help us to identify your payment when it arrives at our bank. Bank transfers should be made in full by the registration deadline.

Examination fee for HSK (Written Test):
HSK1: €50; HSK2: €60; HSK3: €80; HSK4: €100; HSK5: €120; HSK6: €130

Examination fee for HSKK (Oral Test):
HSKK Basic: €80; HSKK Intermediate: €90; HSKK Advanced: €100

Examination fee for YCT (Written Test):
YCT1: €60; YCT2: €70; YCT3: €80; YCT4: €90

Step 5: Test registration confirmation

After completing registration and paying test fee, test takers who have provided valid e-mail address can check their inbox for the confirmation message 10 days before the test date. If test taker has not received a confirmation message, he/she should consult the test centre.

Step 6: Print Test Admission Ticket

Log on www.chinesetest.cn by using your username and password to print the Admission Ticket. Test takers go to take the test on the test date with their Test Admission Ticket and ID Certificate. If you have any problems with printing the Admission Ticket, contact the test centre in advance.

If you are unsure which HSK test level is suitable for you, the Chinese language teachers at Confucius Institute will be happy to provide assistance.

For test registrations or questions concerning the HSK/HSKK test, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +210 8226735

HSK Test Result

Check Online: You can check your test result online at www.chinesetest.cn five weeks after the test date using your name and the number on your admission card.

Your official result sheet will be mailed to the BCI test centre within 60 days after your exam date.
Note: You should pick up your result sheet at your earliest convenience after contacting the test centre.
Good luck, HSK test takers!

hsk small汉语水平考试 (HSK)

The New HSK comprises six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6:

HSK-Level 1: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 1 can understand and use simple words and sentences to fulfil specific communication needs and have a foundation for the further study of Chinese.

HSK-Level 2: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 2 can communicate simply and directly on daily topics they are familiar with. Level 2 have reached the advanced stage of beginner level.

HSK-Level 3: Test takes who reach HSK-Level 3 can complete basic communication tasks in daily life, study and work. If travelling in China, Level 3 can handle most communication tasks they encounter.

HSK-Level 4: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 4 can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are able to communicate with native speaker.

HSK-Level 5: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, appreciate Chinese films and television, and are able to write and deliver a full speech.

HSK-Level 6: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 6 can easily understand what they read and listen, and express themselves fluently in written and oral Chinese.

The Table shows the level of vocabulary expected, test duration and score:

  Vocabulary (words) Test duration, min Total Score Passing Score
HSK Level 1 150 40 200 120
HSK Level 2 300 55 200 120
HSK Level 3 600 90 300 180
HSK Level 4 1200 105 300 180
HSK Level 5 1500 125 300 180
HSK Level 6 5000 140 300 180

Click for Introduction of New HSK (in English)

hskk speaking语水平口语考试 (HSKK)

HSKK can be divided into three levels of HSKK (Basic), HSKK (Intermediate and HSKK (Advanced). Test takers on-site performance will be recorded.

HSKK 包括 HSKK (初级), HSKK (中级) and HSKK (高级), 考试采用录音形式。

Table shows general correlations between HSK and HSKK, test duration and passing score:

  General Correlations to HSK Test Duration, min Total Score Passing Score
HSKK Basic HSK Level 1 and Level 2 17 100 60
HSKK Intermediate HSK Level 3 and Level 4 21 100 60
HSKK Advanced HSK Level 5 and Level 6 25 100 60

Click for Introduction of New HSKK (in Chinese)

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