The International College of China Academy of Art(University Code 10355) offers non-degree Chinese Painting and Calligraphy courses year-round. Classes are held at the picturesque Xiangshan Campus. Our teaching team is experienced and rigorous in instruction, committed to providing every student with a high-quality learning experience.
I. Target Applicants
The courses are aimed at non-Chinese citizens who are interested in Chinese painting and calligraphy.
II. Teaching Method
This program features on-site, small-class teaching conducted bilingually in Chinese and English. Students who complete the entire curriculum and fulfill all academic requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Professional Advancement by the International College of the China Academy of Art.
III. Application Deadline
(1) Spring Semester Chinese Painting Program: Classes run from March to June 2026. Applications are accepted from now until December 31, 2025.
(2) One-Academic-Year Chinese Painting Program: Classes run from September 2026 to June 2027. Applications are accepted from now until June 1, 2026.
(3) Short-term Visiting Students: May choose to study any segment of the one-academic-year curriculum. Enrollment is open year-round.
IV. Curriculum
The program is divided into two semesters (Autumn and Spring), each lasting 18 to 19 weeks, with 20 teaching periods per week.
(1) Autumn Semester:
Courses include: Introduction to Chinese Painting Materials, Overview of Landscape Painting History, Ink and Brush Fundamentals, Basic Techniques of Landscape Painting, Tree and Rock Sketching, Landscape Painting Creation, Meticulous Bird-and-Flower Painting Reproduction, Calligraphy Copying and Inscription, Color Theory Study, and Basic Mounting Techniques. This semester aims to cultivate students’ fundamental abilities in reading the classics, observing nature, and mastering brush and ink. It provides essential experience in Chinese painting creation and guides students through the complete process—from understanding painting materials to the mounting of finished works.
(2) Spring Semester:
Courses include: Landscape Painting Reproduction & Spatio-Temporal Study in Landscape Art, Landscape Sketching (Famous Mountains), Landscape Painting Creation, Freehand Bird-and-Flower Painting Reproduction, Calligraphy Copying, Seal Engraving Reproduction, and Appreciation of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Mounting. This semester focuses on further enhancing students’ abilities to read classics, perceive nature, and command brush and ink, while deepening their research and creative experience in Chinese painting.
V. Application Method and Steps
(1) Applications are only accepted through the CAA International Student Service System(https://caa.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx). Complete the online application and upload all required application materials. The school may request applicants to provide supplementary materials as needed.
(2) Applicants can check their application results by logging into the application system.
(3) Pre-admitted students must pay the tuition fee within the time specified by the school.
VI. Application Materials
(1) Application fee transfer proof (refer to the Remittance Notes).
(2) Complete the “China Academy of Art International Student Application Integrity Commitment Letter” within the application system.
(3) Scanned copy of the personal information page of your passport. Please ensure the submitted passport is your most recent one. Once admitted, the passport information cannot be changed until enrollment registration is completed.
(4) Electronic version of a recent, front-facing, color, bareheaded ID photo (Format: JPG, 2-inch, 3.5cm×5.3cm, white background without borders, head should occupy 2/3 of the photo size, not less than 320*240 pixels, aspect ratio 4:3, file size 100-500KB).
(5) Applicants who acquired foreign citizenship at birth abroad, and both parents were Chinese citizens, or one parent was a Chinese citizen at the time of the applicant’s birth, must submit: 1. Proof of the applicant acquiring foreign citizenship at birth; 2. Proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality, or proof of permanent residence abroad of the parent(s) (the Chinese citizen side) before the applicant’s birth.
(6) Individuals who have emigrated from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan and acquired foreign citizenship, applying as international students, must submit proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality according to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education.
(7) Self-introduction video, including motivation for study and study plan in China.
(8) Scanned copy of the “Foreigner Physical Examination Form” (this form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities, must be completed in Chinese or English). Applicants must strictly follow the required items for examination. Forms missing items, without a photo attached or without a stamped photo overlap, or without the physician’s and hospital’s signatures and stamps are invalid. The examination date should be within 6 months prior to the application submission date. The form can be found in attachment.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form.pdf
(9) Non-criminal record certificate. Submit a valid non-criminal record certificate issued by the local public security authorities, typically dated within 6 months prior to the application submission date.
VII. Related Fees
(1) Application Fee: RMB800 per application. Non-refundable once submitted. If a student postpones to the next semester for personal reasons and reapplies, the application fee must be paid again.
(2) Tuition Fee: RMB28000 per semester, RMB52000 per academic year, RMB2400 per week, RMB9600 per month.
(3) Accommodation Fee, Electricity Fee, etc.:
https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/student_service_cn/show-5078.html
(4) Insurance Fee: All tuition fees cover the insurance fee. The insurance fee and relevant information can be seen on International College official website: https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/student_service_cn/show-5098.html
VIII. Payment Methods
(1) Within China:
https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/admission_cn/show-5197.html
(2) Outside China:
https://caa.at0086.cn/site/admission/show-5198.html
Remittance Notes:
1. Remarks: When making a remittance, must indicate the name and fee type in the format “Passport Name + Fee Name (e.g., Application Fee/Tuition Fee, etc.)”. If character space is limited, input key information.
2. Overseas Remittance: The school will verify fees based on the actual RMB amount received. If the received amount is insufficient due to bank charges, the applicant needs to pay the difference.
3. Remittance Proof: Upon registration, please submit the detailed remittance slip for the verification of payment status.
IX. Scholarships
(1) Pre-enrollment Scholarships: Before enrollment, applicants can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship “Bilateral Program” (Type A). For specific application times, please consult the international student dispatch departments in your home country.
https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/scholarship_cn/show-5216.html
(2) Academic Year Review Scholarships: For one-academic-year program students, refer to the China Academy of Art International Student Scholarship for self-fund students (https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/scholarship_cn/show-5204.html). This award is evaluated based on comprehensive performance including academic grades, class performance, and attendance rate. Eligible students can apply and participate in the ranking, with awards granted based on established quotas and merit.
X. Contact Information
Office Address: Room 303, Building 17, International College, China Academy of Art, 352 Xiangshan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Official Website of CAA: http://en.caa.edu.cn/
Official Website of International College: http://admission.caa.edu.cn/
Tel: 0086-571-87164712(Outside China),0571-87164712(Within China)
Consultation Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30–11:30AM, 13:00–16:30PM; Excluding Chinese statutory holidays and the winter vacation period (January 17, 2026 – March 7, 2026).
Email: caaic@163.com
Contact Person: Teacher Ren, Teacher Wang
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