beijing Prerequisites
- There is no language prerequisite for Autumn quarter.
- Spring quarter participants must have completed CHINLANG 2.
- Preference will be given to students with additional language study.
stanford language center
- All students, including native speakers, are expected to demonstrate their level of language ability (writing, verbal and reading) by providing results of a recent language placement test or previous coursework. Please set up an appointment to speak with Allison Kopp at the Stanford Language Center.
- For students who have completed the language prerequisite by other means, please contact the Stanford Language Center to determine if that preparation serves as an equivalent prerequisite.
Language Classes while Abroad
All students are required to take Mandarin Chinese language classes while enrolled in the program. Varying levels of language courses are offered, and placement will be determined in accordance with students’ proficiencies. The grading basis for all regular Chinese language classes is Letter Grade Only.
Chinese Summer Language Program
Students with no previous language experience or those desiring to improve their Chinese may want to consider the Chinese Summer Language Program. Each summer, this program combines an intensive five-week language program at Stanford with a four-week practicum at Peking University. The course is equivalent to one year of college-level instruction
For more information, see the Language Requirement FAQ.
