For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries. the Center For Language Education And Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (collectively“recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study International Chinese Language Education or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges (“host institutions”).

Situated at the foot of a mountain and beside the Bohai Sea, Dalian University enjoys an excellent geographical location, picturesque sceneries and graceful surroundings in the four distinctive seasons. Since its establishment in 1949, Dalian University has evolved into a comprehensive institution of higher education with 10 disciplines, including law, Economics, Education, Literature, Art, History, Science, Engineering, Medicine, andManagement.Dalian University has been vigorously participated in Chinese language education. Two Confucius Institutes have already been set up respectively in Seychelles and Comoros in Africa. Dalian University is qualified upon the approval of theCLECfor the enrollmentof students aiming at scholarship for minimum one-semester study, scholarship for bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be:

a) non-Chinese citizens;

b) Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;

c) in good physical and mental conditions, and with good academic performance and conduct;

d) committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

e) between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2022). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years.

Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

B. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

The program commences in September 2022, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar sholarships are not eligible.

i. TCSOL

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

ii. Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc.

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

iii. Chinese Language Study

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

C. Scholarship for One-Semester Study

The program commences either in September 2022 or March 2023, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

i. TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc.

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

ii. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture

Applicants are required to provide HSK test scores. Priority will be given to applicants who also provide an HSKK test score.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available from1March, 2022on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn).

A.Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions;

B.Upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and result.

C.Confirm withusto go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online.

D.Register atour universityon the designated date as per the letter of admission.

The Application Deadlines (Beijing Time) :

a) For programs commencing in September, applicantsmust completetheir applicaitonsbefore15May;andrecommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewingbefore25May;

b) For programs commencing in March 2023,applicantsmust completetheriapplicationsbefore15November, 2022;andrecommending institutions and host institutions must complete review before25November, 2022.

CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well as other factors. The results will be published about three months before school starts.

Policies Regarding Currently Employed Chinese Language Teachers and Chinese Bridge Award Recipients

a) Currently employed Chinese language teachers:

Currently employed Chinese language teachers applying for the scholarships can be exempted from submitting Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) certificates if they can provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the institution where they work.

b) Chinese Bridge Award Recipients:

Applicants who have won the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions should submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to relevant host institutions on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For further inquiry, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

RECOMMENDING INSTITUTIONS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS

Recommending institutions and host institutions shall, pursuant to the Guide, provide consulting, recommendation and enrollment services.

OTHERS

a) Please contactour schoolfor curriculum and course listings.

b) Applicants shall be familiar withourspecific criteria and deadlines for registration, and submit necessary documents according to specific requirements.

c) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to theAnnual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

d) For enrollment and other matters during the Covid-19 epidemic, please contact us.

e) Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

f) Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.

g) Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school midway, or fail to report to school or suspend their studies without permission will be disqualified for scholarship.

CONTACTINFORMATION

Office of Confucius Institute Affairs, Dalian University

Xu Tieying

Tel: +86-0411-87402966

E-mail:Liona182822@yeah.net

Add: No.10 Xuefu Street, Economic & Technological Development Zone, Dalian, P.R.China

ATTACHMENTS

A. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

B. Application Documents for Scholarship

Dalian University

January 24, 2022