Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow

‘Chinese Bridge’ Winter Camp Exchange Programme 2024 - Application Information  

We are pleased to announce that the ‘Chinese Bridge’ Winter Camp Exchange Programme 2024 will take place between Friday the 13th December 2024 to Thursday the 26th December 2024 (subject to minor adjustment). Applications are open now, with the deadline for completed applications on Thursday 31st October 2024 at 5:00pm.    

Introduction:    

The programme aims are to enhance learning of Chinese language, increase understanding of Chinese traditional culture and of Chinese modern society. The successful candidates will attend language lessons and lectures, visit sites of historical and cultural interest, and experience Chinese cultural events.  

Eligibility:   

• Applicants should be aged between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the programme start date. 
• Only non-Chinese nationals are eligible to apply. 
• Applicants are required to have a HSK 3 level Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency. 
• Previous successful candidates of the Confucius Institute ‘Chinese Bridge’ Summer Exchange Programmes can apply, however successful applicants from the previous three years will not be eligible. 

Important Information about HSK 3 certification:  

If you are interested in applying but do not already have a valid HSK 3 certificate, then we would encourage you to still apply for the exchange programme and we can provide you with further information on how to register for the HSK 3 exam before the programme is due to start.   

If you are interested in applying for this exchange programme and would like more information on the HSK 3 certification process, then please get in touch with us at confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk. 

Associated costs:   

The Confucius Institute will pay for the language classes, accommodation, meals and transport during the programme duration in China, however applicants will required to pay for and arrange their own:  

• Visa application fees (Currently from £130 for British Citizens, more information on application process can be found here - https://www.visaforchina.cn/EDI2_EN/). 
• International return flights and travel to meeting point at Beijing International Airport, China (please contact the Confucius Institute before confirming booking details confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk). If you fly to Beijing Daxing Airport, the Confucius Institute will provide instructions on how you can arrange your own travel to the meeting point at Beijing International Airport, or to your accommodation. 
• Travel insurance for full travel period.  

*It is very important that you please do not book flights, arrange travel insurance or apply for your Visa until your exchange application result has been confirmed as successful.*  

How to apply:   

Please send the following scanned/digital document copies to the Confucius Institute email mailbox confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk by Thursday 31st October 2024 at 5:00pm (GMT):   

• Completed Application Form - ‘Chinese Bridge’ Winter Camp Exchange Programme 2024 with attached digital photo.   
• An attached personal statement (250 words minimum).  
• One academic reference letter attached. 
• A photocopy of your passport photo page. 
• A copy of your HSK 3 certificate if available

Contact us:   

If you have any queries about the programme, eligibility or the application process, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we would be happy to advise further.   

Email: confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk    

Address: Confucius Institute, Room 202, McIntyre Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ.     

Any changes made to the above programme are at the discretion of the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow. All decisions taken are final.   

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First published: 16 October 2024