Shanghai International Students Pre-college (SISP), sponsored by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, has been hosted by Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) for its course design and delivery, and management since 2012.
SISP aims to cultivate potential students academically, linguistically and culturally for the universities in Shanghai. Supported by a team of strong and experienced teaching staff, the curricula and courses of SISP are specifically customized for the needs of international students. SISP always welcomes applicants who pursue to develop their academic competence in this metropolitan city: Shanghai.
Applicant
SISP is open to foreign nationals who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Shanghai, and yet need to improve their Chinese language proficiency, cross-cultural communication competence and required academic abilities for undertaking undergraduate studies in Shanghai.
Course
SISP program provides one-year full-time intensive courses, which are:
1st semester: intensive Chinese language and culture courses (30 class sessions per week);
2nd semester: intensive Chinese courses, Math, Business Chinese, Chinese culture courses and comprehensive science and humanities courses (30 class sessions per week);
Extracurricular activities, including Chinese Corner, International Cultural Festival, etc.
Teaching Staff
Teachers, specially selected, are experienced in delivering courses to international students.Most of them have been teaching SISP students for years and have accumulated much experience in classroom management and manipulating teaching techniques to meet the needs of international students.
Living Facilities
SISP students are provided with on-campus accommodation with access to the Internet, shared kitchen, laundry room, sports facilities, spatial recreational centers, etc.
Fees
a)Application fee: RMB520.00 or USD80.00 (non-refundable).
b)Tuition fee: RMB17,000.00/semester.
c)Comprehensive medical care insurance: RMB 800/year
d)Accommodation: All on-campus accommodations are in Xuhui.
RMB60/person/day for a double room and RMB110/person/day for a single room with A/C, fridge, reading desk, en-suite bathroom, shared kitchen.
e)HSK test fee (if applicable)
f)Textbook fee
SISP Scholarship
SISP provides scholarship to outstanding applicants. The scholarship has four categories:
Category | Coverage |
Type A | tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (RMB2,500 per month), comprehensive medical care insurance |
Type B+ | tuition fee, accommodation fee, comprehensive medical care insurance |
Type B | Tuition fee, comprehensive medical care insurance |
Type C | Partial tuition fee RMB5,000/semester |
**We also welcome self-financed applicants to study at SISP.
Notes：
a. The applicants who receive Type A, Type B+ or Type B prize are NOT allowed to change their universities for their undergraduate studies upon completing SISP.
b. The applicants who receive Type C prize or are self-financed can choose their undergraduate studies in any universities in Shanghai and apply for a new scholarship.
c. All students must be evaluated once every three months,the result of which determines the adjusting of the scholarship and the regrouping of the learning classes.
d. After completing the study with distinguished evaluation results, students can apply for the four-year undergraduate scholarship program (the subsidy is similar to that of Shanghai Government Scholarship).
Requirements
1.Non-Chinese citizen aged between 18 and 23.
2.In good health (Physical Examination Record Form for Internationals must be provided by authorized hospitals).
3.Outstanding academic performance in high school studies
4.Chinese Proficiency: HSK3 or above and GPA >90% of the total score.(for full scholarship applicants)
5.Meet the entrance criteria for the undergraduate programs in the host university.
6.Not granted any other Chinese scholarships (for scholarship applicants) .
How to apply
1.Apply to the universities located in Shanghai for your undergraduate studies. Follow the application procedure and requirements of your target university and just directly contact the university.
2.For applicants who wish to study their undergraduate program in SHNU, directly apply to SHNU or SISP. Visit https://apply.shnu.edu.cn for online application and submit relevant materials and documents.
3.For self-financed applicants, apply to SHNU directly. Visit https://apply.shnu.edu.cn for online application and submit relevant materials and documents. For more info about online application, go to The Guideline for Shanghai International Students Pre-college Online Application or contact us via e-mail, Wechat, etc. See Contact Info.
Materials to be submitted
1.Bank transfer voucher of the application fee (RMB 520 or US $80). The fee can also be paid online (once the fee is paid, it is non-refundable)
2.Physical Examination Record Form for Internationals. It must be provided by authorized hospitals.
3.Certified scan copy of secondary school graduation certificate (Fresh graduate may submit proof for possible graduation; notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents.)
4.Certified scan copy of secondary school academic transcripts (Notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents.)
5.National College entrance examination record. If not applicable, do provide relevant statements. (Notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents.)
6.Other certificates proving academic performance or social capabilities (Notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents)
7.Chinese Proficiency certificate (HSK 3 or above, or Chinese learning certificates issued by authorities.)
8.If already a registered institute student, a full transcript at current institute must be provided (Notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).
9.Personal statement, no less than 800 words, stating personal strengths, study plan, and reasons for choosing the program.
10.CV (State your study and work experience, including part-time job, starting from senior secondary school)
11.Two recommendation letters from high school teachers or experts (Notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents. The letter should indicate the occupation, post, contact information of the referee)
12.Guarantee Letter (required for applicants aged below 18 and self-financed)
13.None-criminal Proof Letter from the police or schools
14.Photocopy of the passport (applicants in China need to provide a photocopy of the currently valid visa page or residence permit page.)
15.Passport-sized photo
Note: Should the materials listed above are not complete, the application is considered invalid.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2021: for scholarship applicants.
June 9, 2021: for self-financed applicants.
The result will be sent to the applicants by early July via e-mail and publicized at http://iao.shnu.edu.cn
Note：You are advised to visit your mailbox regularly and log in to SISP online application system to check your application status. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, Wechat, etc.
Registration Time
The academic year starts in September (do refer to the admission letter for the exact date) All successful applicants must register at SHNU on the due date. Failure to register with no sound reasons will lead to the cancellation of the scholarship and the program.
Program Duration
From mid-September, 2021 to late June, 2022, including a winter semester.
Others
Students holding an SISP outstanding academic record will have the priority to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type A or B) for the study of undergraduate program in the host university.
Contact Info
Address：
Room 209/207,International Affairs Office,Shanghai Normal University,
100 Guilin Road,Xuhui District,Shanghai,China.
Post Zip: 200234
Tel: +86-21-64323111/64322493
Fax: +86-21-64321575
E-mail: iec@shnu.edu.cn
Website: http://iao.shnu.edu.cn
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