2024 Spring Term Language Classes - Starts From 22nd April, 2024

We offer a diverse programme of evening classes for the general public to enjoy learning Chinese. Our Spring 2024 courses will start from week beginning 22nd April and booking for these classes is now open.

Location:

This Spring, we are delivering our evening language classes in a mix of in-person and online formats. A maximum capacity has been set per group to optimise the learning experience – so space is very limited!

Booking Deadline

Please note bookings will close 7 days before the term start date.

Which Level of Class is Right For Me?

An absolute beginner can join us at the start of each term. If you have some previous learning experiences and have not yet started classes with us please get in touch and we can arrange an assessment to ensure you are placed in the most suitable class. For this, or any other questions please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk.

Learning Materials

Detailed information on learning materials can be found on each of the course pages. Please note the course fee does not cover your course materials.

Course materials can be posted upon receipt of your order to addresses within the UK only. Postage is not included in the book fee. Please check each of the course pages for details.

Spring 2024 Timetable

Our course names have been changed to reflect the Common European Framework for Modern Languages. The table below gives the previous names of courses in second position. Click on the class you are interested in for more info.

Please register by completing the Registration Form here

Beginners Course (Online + In person)

Class Level

Day(s)

Dates

Time

Full Price/Student

Monday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

24.06.24 

6.00pm - 8.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91

Monday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

24.06.24 

6.00pm - 8.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm-8.30pm

£136 / £91

Monday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

24.06.24 

6.00pm - 8.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91
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Elementary Course (Online only)

Class Level

Day(s)

Dates

Time

Full Price / Student

Monday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

24.06.24

6.00pm - 8.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91
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Intermediate Course (Online only)

Class Level

Day(s)

Dates

Time

Full Price / Student

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 - £91

Monday & Wednesday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

26.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 - £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 - £91

Monday & Wednesday

First class: 

22.04.24
Last class:

26.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 - £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 - £91
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Upper / Advanced Courses (Online only)

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class: 

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91

Advanced Revision

Tuesday & Thursday

First class:

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

6.00pm - 7.00pm

£136 / £91

Tuesday & Thursday

First class:

23.04.24
Last class:

27.06.24

7.30pm - 8.30pm

£136 / £91
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Available discounts

  • Student rate is available to full time, matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh and students of any local higher education institutions. (Proof of student ID is required)
  • People who are in receipt of Pension Credit, or whose sole income is Department for Work and Pensions benefits are also eligible for student rate. (Proof of benefit documents are required)
  • 10% off of total course fee is available to Alumni and staff of the University of Edinburgh. (Proof of staff and Alumni ID are required)

Evening classes run for one hour online twice a week for a ten week term. No assessment is carried out but students are encouraged to test their developing skills by sitting the globally run HSK test.

Excellence in teaching is paramount. Our teachers are seconded from Fudan University which regularly send us experienced senior teachers and a number of Masters candidates in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. You can see the profiles of our current and previous teachers by clicking here.

Our classes are geared for adult learners at age of 16 and over. For younger learners please enquire about private classes.

Cancellations and Refunds – Student Cancellations

Our language courses are part of Edinburgh University’s Centre for Open Learning progrmme. For information on the cancellation and refund policy, please visit the University short courses page HERE

‘Initially, learning Chinese is like playing with Lego. The words simply slot together. There are no male or female nouns, no changes for tenses and no plurals!’

Lucas Cloveralcolea
Level 1 Student

‘Our teacher is fabulous! She explains really well, encourages us
all to speak and really adds to what the textbook offers.’

Ann Roodt
Level 2 Student

Further Information