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CSCA Foundation — Academic Year
Chinese, mathematics and CSCA preparation.
Soochow University · Suzhou- Format
- Foundation program
- Language
- Chinese
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Tuition
- CNY 18,000 per academic year. Textbooks: CNY 200–400; insurance: CNY 1000. Accommodation and application fee are separate.
- Apply by
- Verified against the 2026 guide. The 2027 intake and dates are not yet confirmed.
September–July, 17 weeks per semester. The 2026 intake has closed; fall 2027 is not yet confirmed. Chinese, mathematics, CSCA/HSK and China studies: 20 periods of 45 minutes weekly. Strong graduates meeting assessment, CSCA and HSK 4 requirements receive priority for Soochow bachelor admission, not guaranteed admission.
- Tuition
- CNY 18,000 per academic year. Textbooks: CNY 200–400; insurance: CNY 1000. Accommodation and application fee are separate.
- Accommodation
- Double room: CNY 900 per person per month, assigned subject to availability. Total depends on the length of stay.
- Application fee
- CNY 650
- Age 18–23; high-school graduation with passing grades.
For Chinese-taught tracks
- HSK 3 ≥ 180, issued from September 2024. Native Chinese/Chinese-medium school exemptions require university approval.
- Non-Chinese citizenship, good health, no criminal record; document review and possible interview.
- Passport valid beyond 1 July 2027.
- High-school diploma/expected graduation and transcript; required translations and certification.
- HSK 3 ≥ 180.
- Medical examination and police clearance, generally within six months.
- Financial guarantee, sponsor deposit of at least USD 5,000 and income evidence.
- Status
- Applications closed
- Apply by
- Verified against the 2026 guide. The 2027 intake and dates are not yet confirmed.
- Intake
- September 2026
- Age
- 18–23 years