The International Foundation Program Center, School of International Education of Xi’an Jiaotong University offers a wide variety of customized courses for international students who are planning to pursue Chinese-taught bachelor degrees in China. It equips students with the necessary preparation for further academic pursuits within a dynamic and supportive university environment.
1. International Foundation Program (IFP)
XJTU offers International Foundation Programs (11/18/36 weeks) to high school and holders of equivalent academic qualifications to help them enhance their competitiveness for admission to prestigious universities.
2. “1+4” Foundation-Bachelor Program
XJTU offers “1+4” Foundation-Bachelor Program (11/18/36 weeks) for outstanding high school and holders of equivalent academic qualifications, aiming to help applicants advance their knowledge structure. Applicants will be assessed for their eligibility for undergraduate studies through a comprehensive review during the Foundation Program application phase. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students who have demonstrated Chinese language proficiency equivalent to Level 4 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (HSK 4) and submitted a qualifying score report of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) shall be deemed eligible for direct admission to undergraduate programs.
The center implements small-class teaching, with students divided into classes based on their intended majors and current Chinese language proficiency. Through 36-week, 18-week, or 11-week program formats, the program is designed to help international students develop foundational Chinese language skills, academic Chinese tailored to specific disciplines, core subject knowledge, and cross-cultural communication competence—laying a solid groundwork for their subsequent degree studies.
Additionally, the center provides international students with a suite of guidance services, such as visa application assistance, consultations on admission and scholarship policies, guidance on application procedures, lectures on university academic life, and recommendations for partner universities. These services create favorable conditions to facilitate international students’ successful enrollment in Chinese universities.