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Masters in Chinese in China for international students
China is a popular destination for higher education in the XXI century. This is not surprising: the country is actively developing from year to year and striving for the best, which attracts talented specialists and applicants from all over the world. Many people are interested in the format of training in the native language of the country - Chinese, as this will help in the future to perfectly adapt to the local labor market and gain a foothold in a new place of residence, building a successful career abroad.
The Chinese government has pledged to build more world-class universities and attract more international students. In fact, there are currently about 500,000 international students enrolled in the country's universities.
China is the best value for money, as tuition fees are relatively low compared to countries in Europe and the United States. The opportunity to travel and explore the world's most populous country is another huge attraction for international students. Many use their study holidays to experience the rich history, culture, climate, and landscape. In addition to visiting historical sites such as the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Summer Palace, the Suzhou Classical Gardens, and the Forbidden City, you can take a cruise on the Li River, stroll along Shanghai's Bund and taste Chinese cuisine.
After completing their master's studies, students have good prospects, as many employers in China prefer candidates with experience in Chinese culture and knowledge of local languages.
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Learning programs-summary information
| Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
| A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
| Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
| Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
| NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
| Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
| Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
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