I. Project Profile
To address the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate the global development of Chinese language education, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as “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, select HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, and Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Recommending Institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and inservice Chinese language teachers to pursue their studies in International Chinese Language Education and related programs at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as “Host Institutions”).
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL), as one of the Host Institutions, welcomes applicants from all over the world to study at ZUEL.
II. Eligibility
1. Be a non-Chinese citizens;
2. Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
3. Be in good physical and mental health, and demonstrate strong academic performance and conduct;
4. Be committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;
5. Be between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers.
III.Scholarship Programand Qualifications
1. Scholarship for One-Year Study Program:The program commences in September 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for One-Year Study Program. Applicants of international Chinese language education programs shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of Chinese language and literature programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants of Chinese language study programs shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.
2. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program:The program commences either in September 2026 or March 2027, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for One-Semester Study Program. Applicantsshall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.
3. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program:The program commences either in July 2026 or December 2027, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks. Tracks: Chinese Language Study, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taiji Culture, Chinese Language + Chinese Family Experience, etc.Applicants must possess an HSK score. Recommending Institutions may organize group applications, and must contact ZUEL in advance to finalize the study plan in China and submit it to CLEC for pre-approval. Each group shall consist of 10-15 people.
IV.Standard and the Coverage of the Scholarship
The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodations fees, living allowance(excluding Four-Week Study Program students) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses. The monthly allowance for one-year study program students and one-semester study program students is RMB 2,500 per person.
A double room is provided freely. If you want to stay in a single room, you need to pay an additional amount of accommodation fees.
V.Application Procedures
1. Starting March 1, 2026, applicants may visit the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship section of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation website (http://www.chinese.cn).(applicants can choose Zhongnan University of Economics and Law with the agency code: 10520);
2. Login the International Student Online Service system of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law(http://iesmis.zuel.edu.cn/member/login.do). After registering successfully, please fill out the registration information and upload the application materials;
3. Upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and results;
4. Scholarship holders need to confirm with Zhongnan University of Economics and Law to go through the procedures of studying in China;
5. Register at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law on the designated date written on the letter of admission.
VI. Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)
April 15, 2026 (for programs commencing in July 2026)
May 15, 2026 (for programs commencing in September 2026)
September 15, 2026(for programs commencing in December 2026)
October 31, 2026 (for programs commencing in March 2027)
VII.Application Documents
All the following documents should be in high quality scanned copy:
1. Passport copy (the page with photo);
2. HSK certificate, HSKK certificate (valid for two years) copies;
3. Recommendation letter by the head of the Recommending Institution;
4. In-service Chinese Language Teachers must attach proof of employment and a recommendation letter issued by their employer;
5. Applicants under 18 must submitentrusted guardianship documents signed by a guardian in China(Appendix 1) ;
6. Medical certificate. Applicants should submit the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Appendix 2) which should be filled in English. The original copy shall be kept by the applicant.Applicants shall have the examination in strict accordance with the items required in the Form. The Form is invalid with missing items, without affixing a photo stamped with a Paging seal, or without the signature and seal of the doctor and the hospital. Since the examination results are valid for 6 months, applicants are requested to determine the time of the examination accordingly;
7. Certificate of no criminal conviction. Applicants shall submit the certificate of no criminal record within the valid period issued by the local Public Security Organ, which usually should be within 6 months before the date of submitting the application.;
8. Other supporting materials requited by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law.
VIII.Other Announcements
1. The application will not be accepted if application materials are incomplete or do not meet the enrollment;
2. The application qualification will be canceled upon verification if application materials are falsified or not filled in by the applicant;
3. The applicant should inform the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in writing 15 days before the registration date and indicate the reason when the applicant is unable to register for any reason;
4. Students who fail to pass the physical examination, drop out , fail to registrationon the date and suspend school without permission, will be disqualified from scholarship.
IX. For any questions, please contact CLEC
Email: scholarships@chinese.cn
Tel: +86-10-58595743
+86-10-58595999 (Asia, Africa)
+86-10-58595973 (America, Oceania)
+86-10-58595727 (Europe)
X. Contact Information
Post code: 430073
Contact: Miss Du and Miss Gan
Tel: 0086-27-88387760/ 0086-27-88385157
Email:addmisions@zuel.edu.cn
Website:http://ies.zuel.edu.cn
English Website: http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn
*This admission guide was written in Chinese and translated into English . In case of any conflict regarding contents Chinese version text of this booklet shall prevail over any translated version.
