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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    45,446USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What North Central College says about their program:

Chinese speakers are in high demand in international business, education, government, travel and entertainment worldwide. Learning Chinese extends beyond language fluency building critical thinking skills that are transferable to many career fields. Individuals that can speak, read, write and understand Chinese will find that the knowledge of the Chinese language is often a priority to a potential employer over other job skills for positions they may be applying for. This program is designed to provide robust language skills along with the experiences necessary to succeed in a global environment.

At North Central College you will acquire the skills necessary to live and work in a global community. You will also gain exposure to cultural perspectives that will provide an in depth understanding of the Chinese culture and how to operate within it. Whatever you choose to do with what you learn, studying Chinese is sure to provide a wide variety of rewarding employment opportunities as a result of this in demand degree program.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school records and certification of graduation

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • EIKEN

    Grade Pre-1

  • PTE

    58

  • Duolingo

    120

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from English native country
  • SAT

    Minimum score of 490 on the EBRW section

  • ACT

    Minimum score of 19 on the English section

  • Attend 4 years of secondary school in which English is the language of sole instruction AND complete secondary school in one of the countries listed

    Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Federated States of Micronesia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Monserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Palau, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Territories including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands.

  • U.S. college/university English coursework

    Grade of C or higher in two English composition courses

  • Successful completion of the intermediate level of the Intensive English Program in North Central College's English Language Institute
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    Minimum grade of 4 (or letter grade equivalent) in English A: Language & Literature

  • British Curriculum (I)GCSE (O levels)

    Minimum result of C or 4 in English First Language

  • British Curriculum GCE (AS/A levels)

    Minimum result of C in English Language and/or English Language & Literature

  • Attend and complete an American international school abroad earning grades of C or higher in English courses
  • Attend and complete a U.S. high school earning grades of C or higher in English courses without EL support
  • Complete intermediate level of U.S. high school EL coursework and interview with ELI staff

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Personal Statement

For transfer applicants, if you attended an institution outside of the U.S., you must submit a course-by-course evaluation for U.S. equivalency by one of the following companies affiliated or recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

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Fees and funding

Choosing the right place to continue your education is about finding the best value for your investment and completing your degree. At North Central, they offer quality academic and co-curricular programs, small classes, excellent support services and a variety of scholarships to help you make a quality education possible.

Over 95% of admitted international students receive scholarship aid - with an average award of $21,000 per year. The average scholarship given to international students is $19,000. If students do not meet the requirements, they can still get a minimum of $8,000 scholarship.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$45,446 per year

Funding

International First-Year Applicants Awarded at the time of admission. No additional application needed. Renewable to students who remain in good academic standing.

  • International Presidential

    GPA 3.6 to 4.0. Amount awarded US$34,000

  • International Dean

    GPA 3.1 to 3.5. Amount awarded US$32,000

  • International Honor

    GPA <3.0. Amount awarded US$31,000

International Transfer Applicants Awarded at the time of admission. No additional application needed. Renewable to students who remain in good academic standing.

  • International Excellence

    GPA 3.6 to 4.0. Amount awarded US$31,000

  • International Success

    GPA 3.1 to 3.5. Amount awarded US$30,000

  • International Merit

    GPA <3.0. Amount awarded US$28,000

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

  • Amount

    US$3,000 per academic year

  • Requirements

    Must be a Transfer student and a member of PTK, an international honor society at community colleges, and the community college must be the most recently attended college. Limited to six semesters (three academic years).

Talent Scholarships As an incoming student, you may audition for talent scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art, and forensics. They are renewable depending on department funding and your continued participation. For further information, contact your admission counselor.

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Visa requirements for North Central College

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