HSK levels, learning Chinese, and the English or Chinese test scores universities ask for. 14 guides.
This guide explains how to judge an online Chinese course before you pay for it, and why the choice can matter if you plan to study in mainland China. It…
Many universities in mainland China offer degree programs taught wholly or mostly in English, so it is possible to study there without knowing Mandarin in…
This guide sets out a study plan for the HSK, the standard test of Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers, which has graded levels. It also…
This guide explains how the HSK, the standard Chinese proficiency test, relates to university admission for international students planning to study in…
This guide covers the sixth graded level of the HSK, the standard Chinese proficiency test, and what it can mean for applicants to Chinese-taught…
This guide explains how joining a university club in mainland China can add regular, informal Mandarin practice to your classes. It covers the main types…
In 2023, China’s Ministry of Education reported that over 490,000 international students were enrolled in Chinese higher education institutions, with approxi…
A student choosing between an online Chinese class and a physical classroom in Beijing faces a decision that affects not only budget but also long-term langu…
Learning to read and write Chinese characters — known as *hanzi* (汉字) — is often cited as the steepest challenge for international students enrolling in Chin…
A student heading to China for university faces a language question that is rarely simple: which Chinese variety to learn before departure. The choice betwee…
For international students planning to study in China, arriving with a functional command of Mandarin can significantly ease the transition into both academi…
For international students applying to graduate programs in China, the choice between TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International …
This guide explains how Chinese universities decide whether to accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) for international applicants, and how to confirm the…
For international students arriving in China with zero Mandarin background, the goal of passing the HSK 3 (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, the official Chinese profic…