SISP application guidelines 2021

SISP

Shanghai International Student Pre-college (SISP), sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, has been designed, delivered and managed by Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) since 2012.

SISP aims to prepare potential students academically, linguistically and culturally for the universities of Shanghai. Supported by a team of strong and experienced teaching staff, the curricula and courses of SISP are specifically customized for the needs of international students. SISP always welcomes applicants seeking to develop their academic competence in this most metropolitan of cities: Shanghai.

SISP Program 

Applicant

SISP is open to foreign nationals who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Shanghai, but who need to improve their Chinese language proficiency, cross-cultural communication competence and required academic abilities before they can undertake their undergraduate studies in the city.

Course

SISP Program provides one-year full-time intensive courses, which are:

1st semester: intensive Chinese language and culture courses (30 class sessions per week);

2nd semester: intensive Chinese courses, Math, Business Chinese, Chinese culture courses and comprehensive science and humanities courses (30 class sessions per week);

Extracurricular activities, including Chinese Corner, international cultural festival, etc.

Teaching Staff

The teachers, all specially selected, are experienced in delivering courses to international students.  Most of them have been teaching SISP students for years and have accumulated much experience in classroom management and optimizing teaching techniques to meet the needs of international students.

Living Facilities

SISP students are provided with on-campus accommodation with access to the internet, shared kitchen, laundry room, sports facilities, spatial recreational centers, and more.

Fees

a) Application fee: RMB 520 or USD 80 (non-refundable).

b) Tuition fee: RMB 17,000/semester. 

c) Comprehensive medical care insurance: RMB 800/year

d) Accommodation: All on-campus accommodations are in Xuhui.
RMB 60/person/day for a double room and RMB 110/person/day for a single room with A/C, fridge, reading desk, en-suite bathroom, and shared kitchen.

e) HSK test fee (if applicable)

f) Textbook fee

SISP Scholarship 

SISP provides scholarships to outstanding applicants. The scholarship has four categories:

**We also welcome self-financed applicants to study at SISP.

Notes:

a. Applicants who receive Type A, Type B+ or Type B prizes are NOT allowed to change their universities for their undergraduate studies upon completing SISP.

b. The applicants who receive Type C prizes or are self-sponsored can choose their undergraduate studies at any university in Shanghai as they wish, and apply for a new scholarship.

c. All students must be evaluated once every three months. The result of this evaluation determines the adjustment of their scholarship and the restructuring of classes.

d. After completing the course with distinguished evaluation results, students can apply for the undergraduate scholarship program (the subsidy is similar to that of the Shanghai Government Scholarship).

Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizen aged between 18 and 23.

2. In good health (Physical Examination Record Form for Internationals must be provided by authorized hospitals).

3. Outstanding academic performance in high school studies.

4. Chinese Proficiency: HSK3 or above
and  GPA >90 percent of the total score (for full scholarship applicants).

5.Meet the entrance criteria for the undergraduate program at the host university.

6. Not granted any other Chinese scholarships (for scholarship applicants).

How to apply

1. Apply to a university located in Shanghai for your undergraduate studies. Follow the application procedure and requirements of your target university through direct contact with the university.

2. For applicants who wish to study their undergraduate program at SHNU, directly apply to SHNU or SISP. Visit https://apply.shnu.edu.cn for online applications and to submit relevant materials and documents. 

3. For self-financed applicants, apply to SHNU directly. 
Visit https://apply.shnu.edu.cn for online applications and to submit relevant materials and documents. For more information about applying online, go to the Guideline for International Student Pre-college Online Application or contact us via e-mail, WeChat, etc. See Contact Info.

Materials to be submitted

1. Bank transfer voucher of the application fee (RMB 520 or US $80). The fee can also be paid online (once the fee is paid, it is non-refundable). Bank account

2. Physical Examination Record Form for Internationals. This must be provided by an authorized hospital.

3. Certified scan copy of secondary school graduation certificate and transcripts (fresh graduate may submit proof for possible graduation; notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).

4. Certified scan copy of secondary school academic transcripts (notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).

5. National College Entrance Examination record. If not applicable, please provide relevant statements (notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).

6. Other certificates proving academic performance or social capabilities (notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).

7. Chinese proficiency certificate (HSK 3 or above, or Chinese learning certificates issued by authorities.)

8. If already a registered student, a full transcript from your current institute must be provided (notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents).

9. Personal statement, no less than 800 words, stating your personal strengths, study plan, and reasons for choosing the program.

10. CV (State your study and work experience, including part-time jobs, starting from senior secondary school).

11. Two recommendation letters from high school teachers or experts (notarized Chinese or English translated copy is required for non-Chinese or non-English documents. The letter should indicate the occupation, post, and contact information of the referee).

12. Guarantee Letter (required for applicants aged below 18 and self-financed). 

13. Letter proving no criminal record from police or schools.

14. Photocopy of passport (applicants in China need to provide a photocopy of a currently-valid visa page or residence permit page).

15. Two passport-size photographs.

Note: If the materials listed above are not complete, the application will be considered invalid.

Application Deadline

May 15, 2021: for scholarship applicants.

June 9, 2021: for self-financed applicants.

The results will be sent to the applicants by early July via e-mail and publicized at http://iao.shnu.edu.cn

Note: You are advised to visit your mailbox regularly and log in to SISP online application system to check your application status. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, WeChat, etc.

Registration Time

The academic year starts in September (please refer to the admission letter for the exact date). All successful applicants must register at SHNU on the due date. Failure to register with no sound reasons will lead to the cancellation of the scholarship and the program.

Program Duration

From mid-September 2021 to late June 2022, including a winter semester.

Others

Students holding a SISP outstanding academic record will have priority when applying for the Shanghai Government Scholarship (Type A or B) for the study of an undergraduate program at their host university.

Contact Info

Address: room 209/207, International Affairs Office, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin road Xuhui district, Shanghai, China.

Post Zip: 200234

Tel: +86-21-64323111/64322493

Fax: +86-21-64321575

WeChat ID: iscshnu

E-mail: iec@shnu.edu.cn

Website: http://iao.shnu.edu.cn