ECNU Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: One-Semester 2027 Guide
East China Normal University offers a one-semester ICLTS place for the March 2027 intake with tuition waiver, housing and a CNY 2,500 monthly allowance. The 31 October 2026 deadline has passed.
East China Normal University (华东师范大学) hosts one-semester study places under the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (ICLTS) for the March 2027 intake. It is for non-Chinese students and teachers in Chinese language education. The listed application deadline was 31 October 2026, which has now passed, so the next realistic target is the September 2027 intake.
What the program offers
- Tuition is waived for the semester.
- On-campus accommodation is provided.
- Living allowance of CNY 2,500 per month. The source page lists this for undergraduate-level students only, so ask the university whether it applies to you.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for international students, CNY 800 per person per year.
Fields of study: International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy. The stay lasts up to five months.
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizen in good health with a clean conduct and criminal record.
- Studying or working in Chinese language education or a related field.
- Age 16 to 35 on 1 September 2026, up to 45 for in-service Chinese teachers.
- Chinese International Education or Chinese Language and Literature: HSK 4 with at least 180 points plus an HSKK result.
- Chinese History or Chinese Philosophy: HSK 5 with at least 180 points plus an HSKK result.
- People who received a similar scholarship in the past three years are not eligible.
Documents you need
- Online application form.
- Passport photo page scan.
- HSK and HSKK score reports valid for two years.
- Recommendation letter from the head of the recommending institution.
- Highest degree or expected-graduation proof and transcript, with notarised translation if not in Chinese or English.
- Signed personal statement or study plan in Chinese or English.
- Foreigner physical examination form on the official Chinese template, in English, with photo, seal and signatures.
- Notarised no-criminal-record certificate.
- Application fee receipt (CNY 800).
How to apply, step by step
- Apply online to the university and pay the CNY 800 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit the ICLTS application on the Chinese government language-education portal, choosing the university as your host.
- Pass the preliminary check and attend the video interview; interview notices come by email.
- Wait for the scholarship result, which also needs central confirmation.
- Download the electronic admission notice and JW202 form. Paper copies are not issued.
Important dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| March 2027 intake application deadline | 31 October 2026 (Beijing Time) - closed |
| September 2027 intake | Last cycle closed on 15 May; confirm the 2027 date on the official circular |
| Registration | Date stated in your admission notice |
Tips for Bangladeshi applicants
- Book HSK and HSKK well ahead; scores must be recent (valid two years) and the required level is exact.
- Ask your school, college or Chinese teaching centre early whether it can act as a recommending institution.
- Have your degree and transcripts ready, with translations if they are not in English or Chinese.
- Plan a medical check and police clearance, then read the China student visa guide.
- Compare other routes in our China scholarships guide and note dates in the intakes calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a degree programme?
No. It is a non-degree, one-semester study place of up to five months.
The March 2027 deadline has passed. What now?
Prepare for the September 2027 intake and watch the official circular for the new deadline.
Do I need a recommending institution?
Yes. The online system requires one, and its head provides the recommendation letter.
Can I get this scholarship again?
People who benefited from a similar scholarship in the past three years are generally not admitted.
Is a place guaranteed if I meet the HSK score?
No. The university and the central scholarship body review each application and decide.
Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official notice. Scholarship terms, quotas and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.
Apply with a counsellor beside you.
Tell us your study level and results. We reply within one working day with whether this opportunity fits you, the documents to prepare and the realistic timeline.
- Eligibility check against the official requirements
- Study plan and document checklist
- Admission and scholarship decisions stay with the university