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 Beijing  International Studies University (BISU).  

Applicants who need to be recommended by BISU should  contact Ms. Wang of the School of International Education of  Chinese Language by email jingwang@bisu.edu.cn to inquire  about the recommendation procedures. 

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, be in good  academic and behavioral standing;  

D. Be interested in Chinese language education and related work; 

 E. Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1, 2024.  The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be  extended to 45. 

II. CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

 A. Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships 

 Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program  

The program commences either in March 2025, and the  scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants who have benefited from similar scholarships in 3 years are not  eligible.

Applicants of International Chinese Language Education  program or Chinese Language and Literature program shall have  a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK  test score is required.  

III. COVERAGE 

 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship  supports tuition, accommodation, living allowance (excluding  four-week study program students) and comprehensive medical  insurance expenses.

IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURES  

A. Online registration will be available from October 1,  2024 on the International Chinese Language Teachers  Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn). You may submit  application materials online and track the application process. Please choose BISU as your preference of Institution.

B. Applicants are also required to complete the online  registration on the website (http://apply.bisu.edu.cn/)), BISU  online services system for foreign students. Students should log  in the system and fill in the form(s) and submit related materials  as required. For detailed procedures, please see Appendix 2.  

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

 V. The Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)  

October 31, 2024

CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications.  Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores,  geographical distribution, and other factors. The results will be  announced about three months before the program starts.

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

A.In-Service Chinese language Teachers:  

In-service Chinese language teachers need to provide proof  of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.  

B. Chinese Bridge Winners:  

Applicants who have received the International Chinese  Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese  Bridge competitions may submit their application documents  along with their scholarship certificates to BISU directly at the  International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.  For any further inquiry, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn 

VII. APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS  SCHOLARSHIP 

 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 reference letter by the head of the recommending  Institutions (If applicants need a recommendation from BISU, please send an email to Mr. Wang to inquire about the  recommendation process by jingwang@bisu.edu.cn; 

Note: a) In-service Chinese language teachers shall provide  proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer;  

b) All the consequences caused by providing false documents shall be borne by applicants themselves. 

c) Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a letter of  authorization from their legal guardian in China. 

VIII. CONTACTS  

International Exchange and Cooperation Office Beijing International Studies University  Tel: 86-10-65778827  Email: study@bisu.edu.cn.  Web: /

Appendix 1 Coverage and Standard for the International Chinese Language

Appendix 2. Online Application Guide