Chinese Language Junior Summer Programme (For Students Aged 16 and 17)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jun 30, 2027.

The Chinese Language Junior Summer Programme is for students aged 16 and 17 who want to learn Chinese. It's a non-degree program at Nankai University in Tianjin, China, and is taught in Chinese. This program helps students improve their language skills in a short time.

The curriculum includes Chinese language classes where students learn to read, write, and speak Chinese. Students also practice their listening and speaking skills through conversations and activities. This program helps students develop their language skills in a practical way.

After this program, students can use their new language skills in jobs like translator, teacher, or tour guide. They can work in industries like education, tourism, or international business. Some employers may include language schools, travel companies, or government agencies.

Nankai University is a prestigious multidisciplinary university in Tianjin with a century of academic excellence since its founding in 1919. As a member of China’s top university groups, Nankai offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, business and the arts, with particular recognition for mathematics, chemistry, history and economics. The campus culture blends rigorous scholarship with a tradition of civic engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Nankai provides extensive academic resources including four main libraries, large digital collections and dedicated research centres, enabling students to pursue ambitious projects and cross-disciplinary study. Facilities for sports, cultural activities and student organizations support a balanced student life, while the multipurpose smart campus card and widespread campus wifi make daily life convenient. Close links with industry and research institutes create internship and research opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Located in Tianjin, a dynamic city close to Beijing, Nankai students benefit from thriving industry, international business presence and cultural events. International students find strong orientation support, language resources and a welcoming campus community. Graduates leave with strong credentials, research experience and the professional networks needed to succeed in academic, public and private sectors at home and abroad.