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 the host institution, Beijing Normal University's enrollment categories in 2025 academic year include Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (taught at Zhuhai Campus), Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, one-academic-year study and one-semester study （Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages Major will be taught at Zhuhai Campus）.
I. ELIGIBILITY
a) Non-Chinese citizens;
b) Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;
c) In good physical and mental conditions, and with a good record of academic performance and conduct;
d) Aspiring to work in the Chinese language education and related fields;
e) Aged between16 and 35 (as of 1 September, 2025, with the special allowance for the age limit of 45 for applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers and that of 25 for undergraduate student applicants.
II. SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS
A. Chinese Language Teacher Programme
a) Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The programme commences in September 2025 and provides scholarship for a maximum of 4 academic years. Applicants shall hold a Master’s degree, and have a minimum score of 240 on the HSK Test (Level 6) as well as 65 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level). Meanwhile, applicants must have at least 3 years (inclusive) of full-time work experience in international Chinese language education or related fields. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
b) Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
The programme commences in September 2025 and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years. Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 220 on the HSK Test (Level 6) as well as 65 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level).Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
c) Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
The programme commences in September 2025 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
d) Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
The programme commences in September 2025, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months.
(1) TCSOL (Taught at Zhuhai Campus)
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK 4 and HSKK score.
(2) Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc.
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK 5 and 60 in HSKK (Intermediate Level).
(3) Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK 3. Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.
e) Scholarship for One-Semester Study
The programme commences either in September 2025 or March 2026, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months.
(1) TCSOL (Taught at Zhuhai Campus)
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK 4 and HSKK score.
(2) Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK 5. An HSKK test score is required.
B. Scholarship for Online Programmes
a) Online Programme for One-year Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. A general Chinese proficiency test score of 180 in HSK (Level 3) is required, and HSKK scores are preferred.
b) Online Programme for One-Semester Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Generally, applicants must have an HSK score (no specific requirements for level or score).
III. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online registration will be available from February 20, 2025 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn). You may search for Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions; submit application materials online; and track the application process. The successful applicant must confirm with the Host Institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, and register at the Host Institution on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.
APPLICATION DEADLINES (Beijing Time) :
a) For programmes commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications before April 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before April 25.
b) For programmes commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications before May 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before May 25.
c) For programmes commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications before September 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before September 25.
d) For programmes commencing in March 2026 applicants must complete their applications before October 31, 2025, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before November 10, 2025.
IV. REGARDING CURRENTLY EMPLOYED CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE AWAD RECIPIENTS
a) In-Service Chinese Language Teachers
Inservice Chinese language teachers need to provide proof of employment and aletter of recommendation from the employer.
b) Chinese Bridge Winners
Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions need to 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 inquiries, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.
V. RECOMMENDING AND HOST INSTITUTIONS
The Recommending and Host Institutions shall, pursuant to the Guidelines, provide consulting, recommendation and enrollment services.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
a) In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Semester Study Program or One-Year Study Program.
b) Please contact the Host Institutions for curriculum and course listings.
c) Applicants shall be familiar with the admission criteria and application deadlines of the Host Institutions and submit necessary documents accordingly.
d) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the AnnualAssessment Procedures of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
e) Please contact the Host Institutions for enrollment matters.
f) Students who fail to pass the preenrollment medical examination, withdraw from school before completing the program, fail to register at the university withoutprior permission, or suspend their studies will be disqualified for the scholarship.
VII. CONTACT
Confucius Institute Headquarters/ Division of Test and Scholarships
129, Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Postcode: 100088
Telephone: +86-10-58595743
+86-10-58595999 (Asia, Africa)
+86-10-58595973 (America, Oceania)
+86-10-58595727 (Europe)
E-mail: scholarships@chinese.cn
Confucius Institute Scholarship website: www.chinese.cn
Admission Office, Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs, Beijing Normal University
Address: A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Postcode: 100875
Telephone:
0086-10-58805563 (undergraduate program)
0086-10-58802944 (postgraduate program)
0086-10-58804345（non-degree program）
E-mail:
bk@bnu.edu.cn (undergraduate program)
egp@bnu.edu.cn (postgraduate program)
nondegree@bnu.edu.cn (non-degree program)
