School of Chinese Studies

• To verify availability of a class or workshop, please contact the Adult Language and Studio Programs between 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at (212)744-8181, ext. 150, or email [email protected]

• Classes are not available on a pro-rated basis.

• If a class is not fully subscribed, late registration is permitted prior to the third session.
• All classes are closed after the third session. No exceptions will be made.

Transfers for classes must be requested by e-mail or in writing before the third session.

• For courses with 10 sessions or more, refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
- 100% tuition: one week prior to the first class/session
- 90% tuition: prior to the second class/session
- 80% tuition: prior to the third class/session
- No refund: after the third class/session

• For courses with 5 sessions or fewer, refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
- 100% tuition: one week prior to the first class/session
- 80% tuition: prior to the second class/session
- No refund: after the second class/session

• Under special circumstances, a credit option may be considered after the refund period. The request must be made by e-mail before the 6th class/session for a 10 session course. There is no credit for short courses with 5 sessions or fewer. The credit is valid for one year from the date it was issued. No credits will be given after the 6th class/session. Class credits may not be cashed out.

• Registration fee and teaching materials/textbooks are non-refundable.

• No refunds or credit for withdrawals from a lecture, workshop, day-tour or single-day event.

• China Institute will not provide make-ups or issue refunds for programs missed as a result of a student’s illnesses, emergencies, or other events beyond the Institute’s control.

• Refunds will be issued in the same method of payment. Please allow 8-10 business days for the processing of refunds.

China Institute reserves the right to cancel or modify classes or change faculty assignments when necessary and will make every effort to notify registrants in advance and/or accommodate them in a different course. Courses may be canceled for insufficient enrollment between the first and second session. Registered students will receive a full refund if a course is canceled by China Institute.