BLCUChinese Immersion Program        1-866-627-7508Home |   Contact |  Apply Now |About BLCUFree Guided Excursions　Beijing CBD　The Great Wall　　　　Welcome to BLCU Chinese Program!BLCU Chinese Immersion Programs are open to people from all over the world, who are at least 18 years old, or those who have completed high school (exceptions during the summer). BLCU Chinese Immersion Programs offer an international atmosphere with participants from different linguistic backgrounds, proficiency levels and a wide variety of needs.Founded in 1962, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) has the longest history, the largest scope, and the most qualified teaching faculties of its kind in the area of teaching the Chinese language and culture to non-Chinese students around the world. More than 10,000 international students and over 4,000 Chinese students come and study at the university each year.Top Reasons to Study at BLCUThe real leader in Chinese education since 1962Over 1425 full time staff including 829 teaching postsInternational recognition for outstanding academic performanceTotal immersion in the Chinese language Affordable, accredited and quality Chinese language programs Total Beginner to Proficient classes availableShort Term programs: 4 to 12 weeks Long Term programs: Semester or Academic YearLanguage Exchange Program with native speakersIntensive language classes available Free Electives: language and non-language focused
Comprehensive and balanced curriculum integrating 
all aspects of the Chinese language: reading, writing, speaking, 
listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary
Total program fees include Tuition, 
Accommodation, Accommodation Placement, Text Books (where 
specified), Emergency Travel & Medical Insurance, Registration, 
Placement Test, Certificate, Orientation, Welcome Pack, Airport 
Pickup, and more
Free guided excursions to famous attractions
About BLCU  
BLCU was founded in 1962 with the name of Higher 
Preparatory School for Foreign Students. In June 1964, it was renamed Beijing 
Language Institute. In June 1996, with approval of Chinese Ministry of 
Education, it was designated as Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). 
BLCU is the only international university in China with its main task set at 
teaching the Chinese language and culture to non-Chinese students and serves as 
the center for teaching Chinese and the study of the Chinese language. 
Over the past 40 years, the university has trained more than 70,000 
international students from over 160 counties and regions who are proficient in 
Chinese and familiar with the Chinese culture. Nowadays, more than 9,000 
international students and over 3,000 Chinese students come and study at the 
university each year. BLCU boasts an array of 800 teachers. Among them, about 
500 are teachers of Chinese, and about 300 are professors and associate 
professors, including many distinguished and erudite scholars with 20 to 30 
years' teaching experience. Many