To meet the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate Chinese language education around the world, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China. Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as Host Institutions).

As one of the host institutions, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) welcomes students and Chinese language teachers around the world to apply for the scholarship to study at our university.

BFSU is one of China’s top universities under the direct administration of the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE). It is listed under Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class Project of China. Located in Haidian District, Beijing, BFSU has two campuses which are separated by North Xisanhuan Road – the West Campus and the East Campus. BFSU is one of China’s oldest language universities. It has the longest history among universities of its kind in China, offering a complete range of degrees, diplomas and programs at various levels, with the largest number of foreign language programs in the country. BFSU was the first in China to recruit and teach international students, and was also one of the earliest to provide undergraduate and postgraduate programs teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages.

Beijing Foreign Studies University offers 121 undergraduate programs and teaches 101 foreign languages. In the fourth round of national discipline assessment, the university’s foreign language and literature discipline was rated as A+, ranking first in China. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, BFSU’s linguistics program ranked 45th, English language and literature ranked 101-150, and modern linguistics ranked 151-200, ranking first among domestic institutions of the same kind.

In its 83 years of educational history, guided by its motto “Learn with an open mind; Serve a great cause”, BFSU has trained a significant number of professionals with strong language competence who went on to work in and outside China as diplomats, translators/interpreters, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, lawyers, and bankers, among other occupations. In the BFSU alumni community, over 400 have worked as ambassadors, and over 2,000 as counselors. BFSU is thus known as “a cradle for diplomats”.

BFSU 2024 International Chinese Teachers Scholarship enrollment categories include: Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education, Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education, One-Year Study Program, One-Semester Study Program, and Four-Week Study Program.

I. ELIGIBILITY

a) Be a non-Chinese citizen;

b) Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;

c) Be in good physical and mental health, and be in good academic and behavioral standing;

d) Be interested in Chinese language education and related work;

e) Be aged between 18 and 35 years on September 1, 2024. The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese language teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for a scholarship for a Bachelor’s degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.

II. CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

a) Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of two academic years.

Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK Test (Level 6) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.

b) Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.

Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

c) Scholarship for One-Year Study Program

The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.

Applicants of international Chinese language education programs shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

Applicants of Chinese language and literature programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

Applicants of Chinese language study programs shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

d) Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program

The program commences either in September 2024 or January 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months.

Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible.

Applicants of international Chinese language education, Chinese language and literature shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

e) Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program

The program commences either in July 2024 or January 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks.

Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible.

An HSK test score is required.

The program may be organized and applied for by a Recommending Institution with 10-15 participants per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with BFSU and such a plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINES ANDCOMMENCEMENT DATES

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

a)Online application will be available from March 1, 2024 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn).

Log in to the scholarship website and search for theRecommending Institutions and Host Institutions; submit your application materials online, keep track of the application process, and review comments as well as scholarship evaluation results.

The successful applicant must confirm with the Host Institution to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at the Host Institution on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.

b)Please log onto BFSUInternational Student Service Systemat the website http:study.bfsu.edu.cn, create your account, set password and then finish the online application.

c)CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well as other factors. The results will be published about three months before new semester starts.

IV. POLICIES REGARDING IN-SERVICE CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE WINNERS

a)In-Service Chinese Language Teachers

In-service Chinese language teachers may be exempted from HSK/HSKK certificates if they provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.

b)Chinese Bridge Winners

Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language TeachersScholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions may submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to the Host Institutions directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.

For any further questions, please inquire chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

V. STUDY ASSESSMENT

Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to theAnnual Assessment Procedures of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (2024).

VI.DISCLAIMER

a) Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

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

c) Award recipients who are unable to register must inform the Overseas Students Affairs Office in writing, stating the reasons, at least 15 days before the registration date. Those who fail to register without valid reasons will have their scholarship eligibility cancelled.

Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school before completing the program, fail to report to the university or suspend their studies without prior permission, will be disqualified for the scholarship.

For matters not covered in here, please refer to “2024 Admission Guide for International Students of Beijing Foreign Studies University” for further information.

VII. CONTACT DETAILS

a)Beijing Foreign Studies University

No.2 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian District Beijing 100089

Tel: +86-10-88816549/88810671

E-Mail: wsclxb@bfsu.edu.cn

Overseas Students Affairs Office Web: http://lb.bfsu.edu.cn/

Online Registration Web: http://study.bfsu.edu.cn/

b) Division of Test and Scholarships

Email: scholarships@chinese.cn

Tel: +86-10-58595727

Web: http://cis.chinese.cn

VIII. APPENDIXES

Appendix 1. Coverage and Standard for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Appendix 2. List of Application Materials for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Overseas Students Affairs Office

Beijing Foreign Studies University

January 2024