Guangzhou · founded 1933

South China Normal University

华南师范大学

Applications open · 3 listed Study Programs

Founded in 1933, South China Normal University is a Guangzhou university and a member of China’s “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” programs, jointly supported by the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education. Its School of International Culture on the Guangzhou Shipai campus offers non-degree Chinese language programs for international students.

华南师范大学 — the SCNU main gate and hall, Guangzhou

The university & the city

Guangzhou, on the record

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province on the Pearl River, is a major center of trade and culture in southern China. SCNU’s Shipai campus sits in the city’s Tianhe District, where the School of International Culture runs its international Chinese language programs.

City: Guangzhou
Campus: Shipai
Founded: 1933

Study Programs

Applications open

Applications are open for the intakes below. Choose a Study Program, check its fees, and start your Application.

South China Normal University
Intensive Language Course 2027
Quick and full day course
- Intensive Classroom Learning: 35 Hours Weekly / 7 Hours Daily
- Cultural Activities
- Total 4-Months duration
- Native Mandarin teachers
- X2 Visa single entry (180 days stay)
- Certificate of Completion
- Starts15 Feb 2027
- Ends15 Jun 2027
- Apply by30 Dec 2026
Application fee
¥420.00 CNY
Tuition fee
¥16,500.00 CNY
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South China Normal University
One Year Language Course 2027
Complete immersion mandarin course
- Intensive Classroom Learning: 20 Hours Weekly
- Cultural Activities
- Total 8-Months duration (4-Months / Semester)
- Native Mandarin teachers
- X1 Visa multiple entry (360 days stay)
- Certificate of Completion
- Starts22 Feb 2027
- Ends15 Jan 2028
- Apply by30 Dec 2026
Application fee
¥420.00 CNY
Tuition fee
¥17,000.00 CNY
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South China Normal University
Half Year Language Course 2027
Short course for basic mandarin
- Intensive Classroom Learning: 20 Hours Weekly
- Cultural Activities
- Total 4-Months duration
- Native Mandarin teachers
- X2 Visa single entry (180 days stay)
- Certificate of Completion
- Starts22 Feb 2027
- Ends15 Jun 2027
- Apply by30 Dec 2026
Application fee
¥420.00 CNY
Tuition fee
¥8,900.00 CNY
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Start an Application

Guangzhou is the classroom

Because you are in China, the entire country is your language lab. Every interaction is an authentic learning moment: vocabulary expanding, listening sharpening, confidence soaring.