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Chinese

Learn more about studying Chinese as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,560USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Laney College says about their program:

The Laney College Department of Modern Languages offers courses designed to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students who want to learn a second language.

Courses offered are Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. These are taught by a team of top-rate teachers who highly value knowledge retention and active student participation while acquainting students with the various cultures.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of high school diploma

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    68

  • IELTS 6.5

English proficiency scores are not required for admissions, however having a TOEFL score will help assess whether or not ESOL classes may be required prior to our placement test. Other accepted tests are Duolingo and iTEP scores. Scores must be within the last three years.

English proficiency waivers

  • Applicants whose native language is English
  • Taken college-level courses at a U.S. college/university

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Personal essay
  • Medical examination form
  • Affidavit of support
  • Dependant information form (if applicable)
  • Transfer students required documents (if applicable)
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Scholarships at Laney College

  • International Scholarship

    Official page

    A $500 scholarship offered through the Peralta Colleges Foundation scholarship portal, open to students at any of the four Peralta Community College District colleges, including Laney College. Eligibility is explicitly limited to students whose "Citizenship Status is International Student" (i.e., F-1 international students), requiring a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, at least 12 completed units at Peralta, and at least one remaining semester at Peralta. This makes it one of the few named awards on the portal that is expressly open to non-domestic undergraduates rather than requiring US citizenship, FAFSA, or California residency-based aid (e.g. BOG fee waiver).

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$13,560 per year

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What is the cost of living near Laney College?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,145
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,854
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$114
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$68
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$86
Monthly grocery basket$278
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$39

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Laney College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements