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Welcome to the tuition-free Chinese courses offered by the Confucius Institute of Stellenbosch University. We hope you will enjoy learning Chinese with us and take advantage of all that Confucius Institute and Stellenbosch University has to offer. Members of the public are welcome to join our courses.​​ These classes are extended to teenagers too. 

Although tuition-free, there is a once-off registration fee of R500 to cover the cost of materials and cultural activities.
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The registration link for Chinese Language courses is here​.


​If you are unsure of your level, you can take a placement test:

1. Beginners level

2. Intermediate level




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Course information:

​Type of Chinese Classes

​Course Information 


  • ​Please consult​ with your Chinese tutor regarding class time as these may be subject to change
​​Public Chinese Classes​ (2025)


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Semester 1: 17 February ~ ​17 April (approx 10/11 weeks)

HSK 1 LEVEL CHINESE CLASS 

* Mode of instruction: Offline
* Place: Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch​

* Duration: 90 minutes twice a week
* Times: ​Mon & Thu 17h00-18h30

HSK 2 LEVEL CHINESE CLASS 

* Mode of instruction: Offline
* Place: Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch​

* Duration: 90 minutes twice a week​
* Times: ​ Tues​ & Fri 17h00-18h30​​

HSK 3 LEVEL CHINESE CLASS 

* Mode of instruction: Online

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

* Duration: ​ 90 minutes twice a week
* Times: Tues & Fri 17h00-18h30​​​​​​​​​

HSK 4 LEVEL CHINESE CLASS 
* Mode of instruction: Online​
* Duration: 90 minutes twice a week
* Time: ​Tues & Fri 17h00-18h30

SPEAKING CLASS (HSK 3 & UP)
* Mode of instruction: Online​
* Duration: 2 hours​ once a week
* Time: ​To be confirmed​​


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Summary of module content 

An integrated approach incorporating listening, speaking, and reading skills (including grammar and vocabulary) will be adopted. However, a specific language skill (including basic writing) may be emphasized more than others in a specific module or level. Specific assistance on HSK tests and basic dissemination of Chinese culture will be offered too. ​


The classroom ​

Online or on zoom​​
Face to face at ​Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch

​​​​Cost

Registration & Material fee amounts to R500 per semester.​ Tuition is free.​

Registration process
  1. Join our WhatsApp group. Online placement tests to assess your level will be available.
  2. Send your name, surname, and desired course to the admin of the WhatsApp group.
  3. Join your chosen online classes. ​
  4. Wait to be instructed to pay.​ When indicated, make payment to:

    •            Account holder: University of Stellenbosch， 
    •            Bank: Standard Bank
    •            Account number: 073006955， 
    •            Branch code: 050610，
    •            Swift code : SBZAZAJJ​
    •            Reference: ​R5533-COUR-5597 + your Surname​

   5. Upload Proof of payment and also send a copy to cisu@sun.ac.za.

The number of lessons per week: 

Two classes of 90 minutes each per week for about 10 weeks.
All courses are offered with a minimum of five participants per class.
If the number of participants is fewer than five, a course may be canceled or, after careful consideration, two classes may be combined. 

Expected outcomes:

Participants should be able to demonstrate language ability in certain daily communication and should be able to pass the HSK tests appropriate to their levels.

Address 
​Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch​​
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