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2026 Professional Chinese & Internship Application & Payment

Before you begin, please ensure you have the following documents ready for upload. Note that this form does NOT automatically save your progress, so it should be completed in one session:

  • Statement of Interest addressing the three questions below (~300 words)

    • Why are you interested in this program?

    • How does it relate to your academic or professional goals?

    • What do you hope to gain from an internship experience in China?


  • Chinese Writing Sample 

    • Upload a Chinese writing sample from your most recent course.

    • We accept digital documents in Word or PDF format, or up to three high-resolution photos of handwritten work.

    • If you do not have a previous sample available, please submit a short essay in Chinese explaining your interest and goals for the program as a demonstration of your proficiency level.

  • Resume / C.V.

  • Academic Transcript (Official or unofficial)


Finalizing Your Application

To ensure your application is processed:

  1. Submit the application form first.

  2. Pay the application fee on the same page below to finalize your application.

Professional Chinese and Internship Programs - Summer 2026

Application Form

Section 1: Personal Information

Gender
Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year

Section 2: Contact Information

Once you are accepted, the host university will issue and mail the necessary physical documents needed to process your Chinese student visa.

Section 3: Academic & Background Information

Current Student Status
Current Class Standing

Section 4: Chinese Language Background

Current Chinese Proficiency Level
Are you currently enrolled in a Chinese language course?
Yes
No
Are you interested in our one-month pre-program online intensive? This course focuses on speaking and listening skills to help you communicate comfortably and confidently during your internship. Detailed schedule and curriculum will follow.
Yes, I am interested.
No, I do not plan to participate.
Not sure at this time.

Pre-Program Intensive Chinese Language Course

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Schedule: 5 days per week

  • Instruction:

    • 1 hour of small-group instruction per weekday

    • 1 hour of guided practice / office hours per weekday

  • Total instructional hours: 40 hours

  • Class size: Maximum 4 students

Tuition: USD $800

Section 5: Internship & Program Preferences

Primary program preference
Shanghai Program
Beijing Program
If your first-choice program is unavailable, would you be willing to be considered for the other location?
Yes
No
Preferred internship sectors (please select exactly three options from the list below.)

Section 6: Visa & Travel Considerations

Do you currently hold a valid passport?
Yes, I have a valid passport.
No, I will need to renew my passport.
No, I do not currently have a passport.
No, but my application is currently in progress.

A valid passport must have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your visa submission date and contain at least two blank pages. 

Do you have a Chinese Visa?
No, I will need to apply for a Chinese visa
Yes, I have a valid 10-year Multi-entry Chinese visa (L)
I have a Chinese passport/green card
I am not sure yet

Note: Visa support details will be provided after admission.

Have you ever been denied a Chinese visa?
Yes
No

Section 7: Health & Insurance (Preliminary)

Do you currently have international health insurance that covers China?
Yes
No
Not sure

Section 8: Emergency Contact

Section 9: Financial Considerations

Is your participation in this program dependent on receiving a scholarship or financial support?
Yes
No
Housing preference (subject to availability):
Double room
Single room (additional fee: around $30~$40 U.S. dollars per day depending on the hotel price)

Section 10: Documents Upload

Your Statement of Interest should address the three questions below:

  1. Why are you interested in this program?

  2. How does it relate to your academic or professional goals?

  3. What do you hope to gain from an internship experience in China?



Please upload a Chinese writing sample from your most recent course. We accept digital documents in Word or PDF format, or up to three high-resolution photos of handwritten work.


If you do not have a previous sample available, please submit a short essay in Chinese explaining your interest and goals for the program as a demonstration of your proficiency level.


Acknowledgement

Secure Payment

To complete your application for the 2026 Summer program, please pay the non-refundable application fee, which covers:

  • Application processing and review

  • Language background and program fit assessment

  • Internship matching preparation

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Our encrypted payment system ensures all financial transactions are processed securely, protecting your sensitive information while finalizing your enrollment.

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For participants wishing to pay program fees via bank transfer, please contact support@pciprograms.org for detailed instructions.

Application Fee

$85 USD

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Refund Policy: The application fee  is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee does NOT guarantee admission to the program.

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