Description

SIE International Summer School is the first and only American-standard summer school in China that provides students an unprecedented opportunity to enjoy the summer in China while earning American college credits. In 2011, SIE ISS will have two campuses in the most international metropolises in China - Beijing: University of International Business and Economics and Shanghai: East China Normal University.

SIE ISS - East China Normal University invites you to experience the thrill of campus life in one of the most beautiful campuses in China. East China Normal University, a national renowned university under the direct auspices of the Ministry of Education of the Peoples Republic of China, is one of the earliest-established universities in China as well as one of the most prestigious universities in the country. Boasting one of the most beautiful university campuses in China, the university is reputed as the garden university. ECNU attracts students from all over the world with international students making up about 10% of the student body.

This summer in Shanghai, the unique SIE International Summer School in ECNU offers you the challenging college education in U.S. education standards and exciting social activities in Shanghai to produce a well-rounded summer of personal challenge and growth. From July 4th to August 12th, SIE ISS offers more than 30 courses in Business, Mathematics, Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Chinese Language taught by full-time faculties from top U.S. universities including UC-Berkeley, University of Virginia, Middlebury College, UCLA, etc. Most of SIE ISS's courses are from entry level to intermediate level courses that meet the general education requirements in most colleges and universities in the U.S. and allow students to transfer the credits back to their home universities for a bachelor degree. We also offer special courses that centers around Chinese studies including China business, intensive Chinese language, and Chinese history and culture.

Along with the summer school courses, SIE ISS also offers Business Program and Culture Program which provide the students with an opportunity to get to know the business and culture environment in China. Featured Business Program is designed to familiarize students with the business world of China, especially the experience of recent graduates working in the finance and consulting industries. For undergraduates especially freshmen and sophomores who find it difficult to get an internship during the summer, the Business Program at SIE ISS is a great opportunity to network with high-profile representatives from the top financial institutes and strengthen your profile for a potential internship or job offer. Besides, Culture Program will take students to visit landmark sites in Shanghai and organize social events that connect the students and make the summer experience both enriching and fun. Whats more, our alumni program will provide the platform for students to keep in touch with each other and take with them the friendship that may last for a lifetime.

For Undergraduates:
SIE ISS offers a wide range of courses which can be used to fulfill general requirements of most American colleges and universities.

July 4th - August 12th
Beijing: University of International Business and Economics
Shanghai: East China Normal University

Highlights

SIE International Summer School offers more benefits to students besides world-class education. The Business Program and Culture Program will lead students to explore China in multifaceted ways with great breadth and depth.

Business Program

The Business Program is designed to offer students the opportunity to better understand the business world in China and to establish valuable connections. We invite both prominent business leaders and recent graduates to lecture on their experiences and communicate with students for career guidance. In doing so, we aim to give students knowledge not only of the operations of the Chinese business environment, but also the job-seeking skills necessary in making the first career move. For our accounting classes in the 2010 East China Normal University International Summer School, we invited representatives from Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers to evaluate the final student presentations.

Culture Program

Elaborately designed Culture Program takes students to visit the historic and scenic spots in their host cities, be it Shanghai or Beijing. For our 2011 programs, we will be taking students to the following sites:

Shanghai: China Pavilion at the World Expo site; Yu Garden; Jade Buddha Temple; watch a play in Pudong Central Financial District.

Beijing: The Great Wall; Forbidden City; Summer Palace; Temple of Heaven; Opera at National Center for Performing Arts.

Shanghai is renown for its comprehension of both the serenity of the ancient China and the modernity of the new China. The city is woven by both historic sites such as the Yu Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the impressive skyline of the Pudong Central Financial District. In our cultural program, you will have the chance to explore these fascinating places with your classmates. Students can also travel to cities around Shanghai, such as Suzhou and Hangzhou, which are the hottest tourism cities in China, on their own during their leisure time.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

3232

Program Fees Include:

Tuition: USD 2,800 (2660 - Early Application discount)
Housing: USD 644 (if applicable)
Application Fee: USD 50 (non-refundable)
Student Activity & Management Fees: USD 382

Students Full payment of all applicable fees should be paid within 4 weeks upon students' acceptance to the SIE International Summer School. Late payments may result in compulsory change in course registration.

Student fees includes administration fee and student activity fee, and every student must pay student fees along with tuition. Please note that students will be responsible for their own insurance during their stay in China.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

With a view to encouraging better academic performance and facilitating a good studying environment, SIE ISS offers scholarships to the top students in class. GPA, professor's recommendation, and number of courses are considered for scholarship opportunity. Please notice that students who register for only one class are not eligible for scholarships. Premier Academic Scholarship Amount: USD 1,000 / student Receivers: Top 10 academic performers Outstanding Academic Scholarship Amount: USD 500 / student Receivers: Top 20 (except top 10) academic performers

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 business days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

SIE International Summer School's Mission Statement

We are dedicated to bringing the full academic experience of American summer school programs to exciting university campuses in China. We strive to provide our students with: - World-class faculty from American Universities; - Broad range of carefully designed college courses at the introductory and intermediate levels; - Small size and individualized instructions in the Chinese language and culture; - Valuable network opportunities with business leader, entrepreneurs, and academics; - Exciting social life inside our lively campus and outside in the buzzing Chinese metropolitan areas. Our goal is let our students achieve the following objectives: - Reduce the costs and duration of their undergraduate education by earning up to a full-semester of academic credits; - Experience the splendor of summer life in the majestic Beijing and cosmopolitan Shanghai; - Build the foundations for future successful careers in China.

Year Founded

2009