Winter Term Language Classes – Starts From 24 January 2022

We offer a diverse programme of evening classes for the general public to enjoy learning Chinese. Our spring 2022 courses will start from week beginning 25 April and booking for these classes is now open. To optimise the learning experience a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! 

Remote Learning: Zoom

With uncertainty still surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, we will continue delivering all spring classes remotely using the online platform Zoom.

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  xperiences 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 emailinfo@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk. 

Learning Materials:

Detailed information on learning materials can be found on each of the course page. Please note the course fee do 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 page for details.

Spring 2022 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 indicate your specific class level when booking, e.g. Beginners 1, Intermediate 3, etc. 

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.