• Study at the center of Shanghai: Study at West Yan’An Road Campus, Donghua University, enjoying decent public transportation and well-equipped facilities.

• Focus on language applications: We adopt the self-compiled textbook ‘Chinese in Real Life’, which is more suitable for international students’ life in China. We also consider the application of Chinese language in daily life and the preparation for HSK tests.

• Integration of language learning and cultural understanding: We offer the introduction of Chinese culture as well as the cultural lectures and practical activities to deepen students’ understanding of Mandarin Chinese.

• Rich online learning materials: We offer various Chinese learning materials, including keywords, language points, recorded videos, dialogue videos, audios, course summaries, and etc. All Learning materials, as well as the assignments, will be uploaded to the learning management platform; and students both in online and offline courses can review the courses at any time.   

• Various Course Levels: We can provide different course levels to meet different Chinese proficiencies from beginners to HSK6 learners.

• Assistant Support: We assign Chinese teachers or DHU Chinese students to each class as assistants to provide additional support for international students.

• Quality Accreditation: We are the only language program in China accredited by EAQUALS, which guarantees consistency and quality in our teaching methods.

1. Program Features

Editor Notes: This program can guarantees consistency and quality in our teaching methods and be accredited by EAQUALS.

Study at the center of Shanghai: Study at West Yan' An Road Campus, Donghua University, enjoying decent public transportation and well-equipped facilities.

Focus on language applications: We adopt the self-compiled textbook 'Chinese in Real Life', which is more suitable for international students' life in China. We also consider the application of Chinese language in daily life and the preparation for HSK tests.

Integration of language learning and cultural understanding: We offer the introduction to Chinese culture as well as cultural lectures and practical activities to deepen students' understanding of Mandarin Chinese.

Rich online learning materials: We offer various Chinese learning materials, including keywords, language points, recorded videos, dialogue videos, audios, course summaries, and etc. All Learning materials, as well as the assignments, will be uploaded to the learning management platform; and students both in online and offline courses can review the courses at any time.   

Various Course Levels: We can provide different course levels to meet different Chinese proficiencies from beginners to HSK6 learners.

Assistant Support: We assign Chinese teachers or DHU Chinese students to each class as assistants to provide additional support for international students.

Quality Accreditation: We are the only language program in China accredited by EAQUALS, which guarantees consistency and quality in our teaching methods.

2. Program Details

Editor Notes: There are 8 levels including beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses.

Course Schedule: March 9 - June 26, 2026Mornings, Monday to Friday（Beijing Time)

Class time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Beijing Time, Monday to Friday (Except for holidays and special circumstances)

Small class: Less than 25 people per class

Levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced with a maximum of 8 levels. Students have to take a placement test to evaluate their Chinese proficiency, and they will be divided into different levels based on the test result.

3. Sample Timetable

Editor Notes: The arrangement listed in the table may change according to adjustment.

4. Class arrangement

Editor Notes: Students will be divided into different levels according to entrance placement test.

Students have to take a placement test to evaluate their Chinese proficiency, and they will be divided into different levels based on the test result.

In the 1st week, students are allowed to change the course level within a specific timeframe.

5. School Introduction

Editor Notes: Donghua University offers the best Chinese language program and business program in Shanghai.

Located in Shanghai, Donghua University is composed of the Yan’an Road Campus at the downtown area and the Songjiang Campus at the historical cradle of the city. The history of Donghua University can be traced back to the establishment of Nantong College in 1912 by Zhang Jian, a famous industrialist in Qing dynasty. In 1951, East China Institute of Textile Science & Technology was founded; in 1985, the name was changed to China Textile University; in 1999, it was changed again to Donghua University, Learn More>>

6. International Cooperation

Editor Notes: Donghua University has always paid great attention to international exchange and cooperation.

• The School has cooperated with more than 100 institutions for higher education as well as well-known enterprises around the world.
• The joint programs such as Donghua-Carleton IMBA, Sino-German Education for Bachelor Degree of Light Chemical Engineering, and Sino-Japan Education for Bachelor Degree of Fashion Design & Engineering have always beening developed. 
• Major international conferences as International Fashion Forum of Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival and the 83rd World Conference of Textile Institute have been hosted by DHU successfully.

7. Campus Life

Editor Notes: Every year, DHU will hold various kinds of activities on campus and off campus for international students.

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