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Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College(BLCC, previously known as Beijing Overseas Students Training School, Beijing Chinese Language and Culture School, Beijing Chinese Language and CultureTraining Center) is directly subordinate to OCAO. It is the only one institution specialized in Chinese education in China. The college was founded in 1950 with the complete support from MS. He Xiangningand MR. Liao Chengzhi.

BLCC is renowned for its outstanding Chinese teaching and professional service. It is now the training center for highly qualified Chinese teachers, R & D center of Chinese education and learningcenter for international students interested in Chinese language and culture. It ranks among the first Chinese teaching bases authorized by OCAO and the first training bases of language application authorized by the State Language Commission of China. The college is also an HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) site.

The college accepts students from all over the world and offers various programs according to their requirements, including bachelor’s degree class of Chinese education (scholarship program for overseas Chinese teachers), college degree class of Chinese language, long-term Chinese language class, intensive HSK class, summer vacation Chinese program (for individuals), summer and winter Chinese language & culture camp (for groups) and Chinese teachers seminar etc. By virtue of Beijing’s exceptional advantages in language and culture, the college has established a teaching pattern that combines classroom teaching and social practice, which has earned it widespread fame in the circle of Chinese education. BLCC is proud of its distinguished faculty and staff team. The BLCC faculty is enthusiastic about and experienced in Chinese education and most of them have taught or done research in foreign schools. And the BLCC staff are always ready to provide professional, reliable and full service for those coming to study or visit.

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS

1. Chinese Language Class (flexible time) >>

Intended for students who want to learn Chinese comprehensively. In 1-4 semesters, through systematic courses on Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing, students could raise their Chinese to different levels. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate given by BLCC.

2. HSK Class (flexible time) >>

A special course provided for students who have a basic Chinese level and specially willing to improve their HSK level. By learning special Chinese courses and HSK test-taking skills, students can reach HSK level 4 to 6 within one year and meet entrance requirements of Chinese top universities. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate given by BLCC.

3. Reading & Writing Class (flexible time) >>

Intended for students who already have basic Chinese level and willing to specially improve their Chinese reading and writing abilities. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate given by BLCC.

4. Business Chinese Class (flexible time) >>

Intended for students who have a special interest or demand in using Chinese to do business with China. Through various business Chinese courses, students will master practical abilities to use Chinese in doing business. The school will organize students to participate in BCT (Business Chinese Test) authorized by Chinese government. BCT level is a very important evaluation standard in recruiting employees of non-native Chinese speakers for many companies. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate given by BLCC.

5. Chinese Traditional Medicine Class (half-1 year) >>

Intended for students interested in traditional Chinese medicine or self-help health care. Through courses on Chinese language and traditional Chinese medicine, students improve their Chinese, understand basic knowledge and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, and master basic Chinese traditional physical therapeutic skills of cupping, Gua Sha (scrapping), and Chinese traditional massage etc. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate given by BLCC and can voluntarily go to BUCM (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine) for further studies.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

6. College Degree Class in Chinese Language (2 years) >>

Intended for students who have a high school diploma. School system is 2 years in BLCC. Upon graduation, students will receive a college degree in Chinese Language of Huaqiao University.

7. Bachelor’s Degree Class (4 years, various majors) >>

Intended for international students who have a high school diploma (or achieve equivalent education level) or above and are willing to learn a specific major while improving Chinese level. School system is 4 years (1 year in BLCC, 3 years in University of Science and Technology Beijing-USTB, a key university in Beijing). Students focus on Chinese learning in the first year and from the second year, they can choose any specific available major of USTB to continue their learning in USTB. Upon graduation, students will receive a bachelor’s degree of USTB.

8. Bachelor’s Degree Class in Chinese Language (4 years) >>

Program 1: Intended for students who have a high school diploma. School system is 4 years (2 years in BLCC, 2 years in Huaqiao University, a key university in Quanzhou city, Fujian Province of China). Upon graduation, students will receive a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language of Huaqiao University.

Program 2: Intended for students who have a high school diploma. School system is 4 years (2 years in BLCC, 2 years in Xiamen University, a key university in Xiamen city, Fujian Province of China). Upon graduation, students will receive a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language of Xiamen University.