Beijing International Studies University – School of Chinese

Beijing International Studies University teaches non-degree Mandarin through its school for international Chinese language education. The campus is in the eastern Beijing district of Chaoyang, between the central business district and Tongzhou. Its language programme is intended for international students who want to study Chinese in a university environment without taking a full undergraduate degree.

Reading, listening and discussion

The programme includes intensive reading, spoken Chinese, listening and conversation. Newspaper material gives students an opportunity to move beyond textbook dialogues into a different register of written Chinese. Audiovisual work adds another setting for listening practice. Together, these subjects allow learners to spend time on individual skills while also working on broader communication. The school also organises HSK examinations.

Studying at BISU

The university distinguishes its non-degree language students from students completing degrees in subjects such as business Chinese or Chinese language and culture. The language programme can therefore suit a visitor who wants a semester or longer in Beijing with Mandarin as the main focus. The wider institution specialises in languages and international studies, giving the Chinese school a place alongside other language departments on the same Chaoyang campus.