Central China Normal University

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 May 2026
  Closed

Starts

September 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree and diploma

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

• HSK level 5, at least 210
• HSKK Intermediate at least 60

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 Sept 2026
  Closed

Starts

December 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

HSK

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Recommending institutions organize groups of 10–15; contact university and obtain advance approval.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship — Four-week study

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 Apr 2026
  Closed

Starts

July 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

HSK

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Recommending institutions organize groups of 10–15; contact university and obtain advance approval.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship — Four-week study

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 May 2026
  Closed

Starts

September 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

HSK level 3, at least 180

Note

HSKK score required without minimum stated.

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Normally excludes recipients of the same scholarship type within the previous three years.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 May 2026
  Closed

Starts

September 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

HSK level 3, at least 270

Note

HSKK score required without minimum stated.

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Normally excludes recipients of the same scholarship type within the previous three years.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 May 2026
  Closed

Starts

September 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

• HSK level 4, at least 180
• HSKK Intermediate at least 60

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Normally excludes recipients of the same scholarship type within the previous three years.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Dates and fee

• 10 Mar – 15 May 2026
  Closed

Starts

September 2026

Who can apply

Age

• 16–35
• Age as of 1 September 2026; in-service Chinese teachers may be up to 45. Bachelor applicants generally not above 25.

Nationality

Non-Chinese citizen, healthy, good conduct, intending to work in Chinese-language education or related work

Language

Required

Yes

Tests

HSK level 3, at least 210

Note

HSKK preferred.

Documents

What to prepare

• Passport pages 1–2
• Highest qualification / degree / enrollment proof
• Transcripts
• Valid HSK/HSKK reports
• Recommendation letter
• Medical report valid six months
• Police clearance valid six months
• Study plan
• Employment proof and employer recommendation for in-service teachers
• Guardian authorization for applicants under 18
• Notarized Chinese/English translations when required

Conditions

• Scholarship-only route; admission and scholarship selection required. Apply through cis.chinese.cn and university system.
• Normally excludes recipients of the same scholarship type within the previous three years.

Scholarships

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship