How it works

From the first consultation to your first day in China

Ten steps, and at each one you see what you do and what we do for you.

The year at a glance

  1. ApplicationsFall intake: October–May · Spring intake: October–January
  2. Admission lettersMay–July
  3. Student visaJuly–August
  4. Journey to ChinaEnd of August–September

  1. Free consultation

    You

    Tell us about your grades, language level, budget and goals.

    We

    We check your profile and suggest suitable programmes, cities and universities, with real costs and scholarship chances.

  2. Plan and agreement

    You

    Choose the plan that fits you and sign the service agreement.

    We

    We agree with you on the list of universities (at least 5) and the scholarships to apply for. All terms are explained before you sign. Our service fee is paid in two parts: 30% when you sign and 70% after you receive an admission letter.

  3. Documents

    You

    Collect your personal documents from the checklist.

    We

    We translate, notarize and apostille, write the recommendation letters, finalise your motivation letter or study plan, and give you a script for the video.

  4. Language test and CSCA

    You

    Take IELTS / HSK and, for bachelor’s, the CSCA exam.

    We

    We tell you which scores your universities need and help you pick the test dates.

  5. Applications

    When: Fall intake: October–May · Spring intake: October–January

    You

    Check and approve your applications.

    We

    We apply to at least 5 universities and their scholarships at the same time – extra applications cost nothing more – and keep you updated on each one.

  6. Interviews and exams

    You

    Take part in the university interviews or entrance tests.

    We

    We prepare you for them, to raise your chances of admission and a scholarship.

  7. Admission letter

    When: May–July

    You

    If you get several offers, choose the one you like best.

    We

    We receive the admission letter and the JW202 form from the university and deliver them to you.

  8. Student visa

    When: July–August

    You

    Submit your visa application at the Chinese visa centre.

    We

    We prepare your student visa (X1) application with you and check every document.

  9. Travel and arrival

    When: End of August–September

    You

    Pack, and tell us your travel dates.

    We

    We help you find tickets (the ticket price is not included), meet you at the airport and help you settle in.

  10. Support in China

    You

    Study, and write to us whenever you need help.

    We

    We stay in touch during your studies and help with questions about living, studying and working in China, including visa extensions.

Document checklistWhat to collect, by study level Costs & scholarshipsTuition, living costs and our fee Partner universities24 universities, with requirements and costs