Recruitment Brochure of the Chinese Language Training Program for International Students of Shandong Vocational College of Science and Technology

I.  School Profile

Shandong  Vocational  College of  Science and Technology is a provincial public full-time higher vocational   institution   located   in   WeiFang,   Shandong—a   nationally recognized civilized city and the renowned world capital of kites. The college has two campuses, Fuyanshan and Binhai, with 15,760 full-time students. It offers 51 majors across  10 professional  clusters,  including  intelligent manufacturing, intelligent  connected and new energy vehicles, and next-generation information technology, with 60.8% of them being provincial or national high-quality programs.

To  date,  the  college  has  established  long-term  cooperative  partnerships  with   164 institutions across 25 countries and regions. It has trained over 3,000 international students from more than 30 countries along the Belt and Road and has twice been ranked among the "Top 50 Vocational Colleges in Asia-Pacific with International Influence." The college also hosts  a  National  Overseas  Examination  Center,  authorized  to  administer  tests  such  as TOEFL and GRE.

II. Program Catalog and Enrollment Plan

The school enrolls long-term non-academic language training students, with a study period of one academic year. Number of admissions: 60.

III. Eligibility Requirements

1.Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 23, holding a valid foreign  passport,  and  meet  the  relevant  requirements  stipulated  in  the  Notice  on Standardizing the Enrollment of International Students by Higher Education Institutions in China (Jiao Wai Han [2020] No.  12) issued by the Ministry of Education, among other regulations.

According to Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, a person who has foreign nationality at birth, where one or both parents are Chinese citizens and have settled abroad, does not possess Chinese nationality. When applying, such a person shall hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for a period of four years (inclusive) or more, and have a record of actual residence abroad for two years or more within the most recent four years (before April 30 of the year of admission). (A full nine months of actual residence abroad in a year may be counted as one year, based on entry and exit endorsements.)

2.Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, complying with the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China" as well as the admission medical examination standards set by the state and the university. Applicants suffering from serious chronic diseases, mental disorders, severe physical disabilities, harmful behavioral habits,  infectious  tuberculosis,  sexually  transmitted  diseases,  or  other  communicable diseases that may pose a significant risk to public health will not be admitted.

3.Applicants must demonstrate good moral character, be willing to abide by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China as well as university discipline, respect Chinese customs, and have no criminal record.

4.Applicants must hold a high school diploma or above.

5.Applicants must have solid financial capability to cover tuition fees and basic living expenses during their studies.

6.Applicants for language programs must not have previously visited China (including on a tourist visa).

IV. Admission Criteria and Process

(I) Admission Criteria

1.Academic  Performance: Applicants  should  have  a strong high school academic record, with all subjects scoring at least 50% or above of the total marks.

2.Comprehensive Qualities: This includes personal moral character, teamwork skills, communication abilities, adaptability, etc. The school will conduct a comprehensive assessment through interviews or other means.

(II) Admission Process

1.Application Period

Generally divided into spring enrollment and fall enrollment.

Spring enrollment applications are accepted from September to December.

Fall enrollment applications are accepted from March to June.

2.Prepare materials

(1) Scanned PDF copy of the highest academic qualification (high school diploma or above) and transcript.

(2)  Scanned PDF copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination  Form  (completed within the last 3 months from the application date).

(3)  Scanned  PDF  copy  of  passport  (must  be  an  ordinary  passport)， the validity period must exceed 1.5 years.

(4) Scanned PDF copy of a no criminal record certificate (within the validity period).

(5) Scanned PDF copy of financial guarantee proof (no less than CNY 20,000).

(6) Applicant’s recent electronic photo bareheaded and with white-background.

(7) Word document of the Shandong  Vocational  College of Science and Technology Application Form for Studying in China.

Note: Applicants must ensure that all submitted materials are authentic and valid. Any fraudulent submissions will result in permanent disqualification from applying to this school.

3.Application Process

(1) Submission of Application: Applicants must submit their application materials to the university via email or other specified methods within the designated time frame.

(2) Review and Evaluation: The university will review the application materials and may  conduct  interviews  or  other  forms  of  assessment  as  needed.  The  review  process includes evaluating the applicant’s academic background, grades, language proficiency, health status, and criminal record.

(3) Issuance of Admission Notice: Qualified applicants will receive an Admission Notice and the "Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202)".

(4) Visa Application: Applicants must bring their ordinary passport, Admission Notice, and "Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202)" to a Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country to apply for an X1 (Student) Visa.

(5) Registration and Enrollment: Applicants must report to the university by  the date specified  in  the Admission Notice   and  submit the original copies of  required documents, including their passport, academic certificates, transcripts, police clearance certificate (proof of no criminal record), and physical examination records.

V.Fee Standards

VI.Scholarship

Our school has established a school-level scholarship for language applicants. The funding standard is 3,000 yuan per student per academic year. For further details, please refer to the scholarship evaluation guidelines published on the school’s official website.

VII. Registration Instructions

New students must submit the original application materials such as academic qualifications and grades when registering. Those who fail to provide complete information will not be processed for registration by the school.

Our university will conduct a review of new students' admission eligibility, academic credentials,   language  proficiency,   and   health   status   within   one   month   after   their registration. Those who pass the review will be officially enrolled.

If the school discovers any of the following circumstances during the review, the student's admission will be revoked:

1.Fraudulent behavior,  such as  submitting  falsified  academic  certificates,  transcripts, medical  examination  reports,  no-criminal-record  certificates,  admission  letters,  or  other documents;

2.Deliberately concealing one's true health condition despite being aware of not meeting the university’s health requirements;

3.the student who Gain admission through improper means;

4.Any other violations of national or university regulations regarding the admission of international students.

Students who fail the review will have their enrollment canceled and be required to leave the country within a specified period. All international travel expenses shall be borne by the student. The university will invalidate their JW202 form.

VIII. Insurance

The school implements a comprehensive insurance system for all students. On the first day of registration, students are required to purchase insurance at a premium of RMB 800 per year. Insurance is mandatory for completing school procedures. Students are not permitted to refuse or discontinue payment.

IX. Contact Details

Address: No. 6388, Xihuan Road, Weifang City, Shandong Province, China

Telephone: 86-0536-878-2311 Mobile: 86-13335259713

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