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Introduction to the 2026 Summer Chinese Language Immersion Program

The Chinese Language Immersion Summer Program at NYU Shanghai offers students the opportunity to complete two semesters' worth of Chinese language study, earning 8 NYU Shanghai academic credits over nine weeks. This program is a blend of intensive language learning and cultural immersion in the vibrant city of Shanghai.

Program Structure and Courses

The program is structured to ensure students will be "immersed" in the language environment. A comprehensive schedule encompasses daily classes, group drills, individual classes, co-curricular activities, and evening office hours. To gauge progress, written and oral assessments will be conducted each week, and teachers will provide personalized feedback to guide improvement.

Level 1: Elementary Level (First-Year Chinese)

• Entry: Beginner
• Exit: Novice Mid to Novice High
• This course is designed for non-native speakers of Chinese with no prior training in Mandarin.
• Students will learn to communicate using sentence-level language, ask and answer questions about learned material, and handle simple daily interactions.
• Required Textbooks:
  • Liu, Yuehua, and Daozhong Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Liangyan Ge & Yaohua Shi. Integrated Chinese 1 (Volume 1). Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2016 (4th edition).
  • Liu, Yuehua, and Daozhong Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Liangyan Ge & Yaohua Shi. Integrated Chinese 2 (Volume 2). Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2016 (4th edition).

Level 2: Intermediate Level (Second-Year Chinese)

• Entry: Novice Mid to Novice High
• Exit: Intermediate Low or higher
• This course is designed for students who have successfully completed one year of college-level Mandarin Chinese, or its equivalent.
• The course aims to help students develop the ability to comprehend and produce short paragraphs in Chinese that describe, narrate, explain, and compare topics.
• Required Textbooks:
  • Liu, Yuehua, and Daozhong Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Liangyan Ge & Yaohua Shi. Integrated Chinese 3 (Volume 3). Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2016 (4th edition).
  • Liu, Yuehua, and Daozhong Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Liangyan Ge & Yaohua Shi. Integrated Chinese 4 (Volume 4). Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2016 (4th edition).

Level 3: Advanced Level (Third-Year Chinese)

• Entry: Intermediate Low
• Exit: Intermediate High or higher
• This course is designed for students who have successfully completed two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, or its equivalent.
• The course offers an initial exploration of modern China, weaving advanced grammar and vocabulary into discussions of cultural and societal issues.
• Textbooks:
  • Liang Xia, et. al., New Horizons: An Intermediate-Advanced Course in Chinese (I), Chicago: Phoenix Tree Publishing Inc., 2024.
  • Selected Chapters from Chih-p'ing Chou, Jincheng Liu, and Xin Zou, Eyes on China, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2019.

Level 4: Post-Advanced Level (Fourth-Year)

• Entry: Intermediate High
• Exit: Advanced Low or higher
• This course is designed for students who have successfully completed three years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, or its equivalent.
• The course delves deeper into Chinese society, history, and traditions that shape contemporary China.
• Textbook: A course packet tailored to this level and compiled by NYU Shanghai faculty will be available to students upon their arrival.

Level 5: Post-Advanced 2 (Fifth-Year Chinese)

• Entry: Advanced Low
• Exit: Advanced High or higher
• This capstone course is designed for students who have completed four years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, or the equivalent.
• The course opens the door to the intellectual worlds of both traditional and modern China, focusing on advanced proficiency and nuanced expression.

Eligibility and How to Apply

• Students enrolled in any accredited university who are fully committed to advancing their Chinese language skills to the next level are encouraged to apply.
• The priority deadline is Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the regular deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted, on a rolling basis.

Tuition & Fees

• Program Fees for Summer 2026 are $8500, including:
  • Tuition: $5440
  • Program Administration Fee: $600
  • Books and Course Materials Flat Fee: $250
  • Campus Housing Estimate (double-occupancy): $2210
• Students are responsible for round trip airfare, daily meals, and personal expenses.

Financial Assistance

• Federal financial aid is available during the summer session(s) for students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits.
• NYU Shanghai Students: At this time, there is no institutional scholarship/grant aid available for summer session(s).
• Alternative loans are available for visiting students or current NYU students who are not eligible for federal financial aid.
• Other sources of aid include FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies) grants, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Boren Awards, Freeman-ASIA, Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad (GPA) Program, and Rotary Foundation Fellowships.

Housing

• As an Immersion Program summer student, you are required to live in NYU Shanghai dormitory housing as a condition of the program.
• Housing is available only for the dates of the program.
• 9-week housing rates will be updated and posted in April 2026.