please what kind of documents does one need to get a student visa for china

Agu, it depends on which unversity you choose and how long your course is. If you need to study more than 180 days, then you need to apply X1. It requires JW202 form and admission letter from the school/university. If you study less than 180 days, then you need to apply for the X2. It just requires the admission letter from the school/university.

Apart from the above-mentioned documents, you should also submit your passport, filled application form and a recent passport photo.