​​​​Chinese Language Classes  (for ages 16+) 

CISU offers non-credit-bearing, semester-based Mandarin courses at various proficiency levels to Stellenbosch University students, academic staff, and the general public.

For credit-bearing Chinese modules, you can contact the Chinese Section in the Department of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL).

1. Course Details​

  • Tuition-free with R500 registration fee per semester 
  • Non-credit-bearing  
  • Various proficiency levels (beginners to advanced) 
  • Format: In-person & online  
  • Minimum participants 5 per class 
  • Start Date: the week of 28 July (Semester 2)
  • Duration: 10 weeks (1.5 hours, twice a week) ​


2. Registr​ation

​STEP 1: Do the Placement Test  

  • If you’re a complete beginner, you can skip this step and go straight to Step 2.
  • If you are unsure of your Chinese level, please take this short placement test. 
​Placement Test



STEP 2. Join this WhatsApp group to connect with your Chinese language teacher​ 

  • Provide your full name and surname to the WhatsApp group admi​​n
  • Indicate your Chinese level​
  • Wait to be assigned to your class-specific WhatsApp group​


STEP 3. Wait for your Chinese teacher to notify you to pay 

  • A minimum of 5 participants is necessary to open a class
  • Do not proceed to payment of the registration fee until prompted
  • Registration fee payment instructions (R500 semesterly) 
  • Tuition is free


STEP 4. Make payment

  • Make payment to SU
  • Use the following reference: R5533-5597+SURNAME​
  • Send it to proof of payment (POP) to your language teacher

3. Class Schedule [Semester 2, 2025]

Start Date:  28 July 2025 (Semester 2)​

HSK 1 (BEGINNERS)  

* Format: Online 

* Times: Tues & Fri 17:00-18:30 

* Material: Discover China (1)- Units 1 to 4​


HSK 2 (A) 

* Format: Online 

* Times:  Mon & Thu 17:00-18:30 

* Material: Discover China (1)- Units 5 to 10


HSK 2 (A) 

* Format: Face-to-face 

* Location: CISU, Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch ​

* Times: Mon & Thu 17:00-18:30 

* Material: Discover China (1)- Units 5 to 10​


HSK 2 (B) 

* Format: Face-to-face 

* Location: CISU, Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch 

* Times: Mon & Thu 17:00-18:30 

* Materia: Discover China (2)- Units 5 to 10 

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HSK 3 (B) 

* Format: Online 

* Times: Tues & Fri 17:00-18:30 

* Material: Discover China (2)- Units 5-8 ​


HSK 4 LEVEL (C) 
* Format: Online 
* Time: Tues & Fri 17h00-20h00 

* Material: Discover China (3)- Unit 5-10 ​






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