​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Chinese Language Courses

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 have 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 R300 to cover the cost of materials.

We welcome and encourage our Chinese learners to take advantage of "Chinese Club" or "Chinese Corner". You may read more about this here​

Please consult​ with your Chinese tutor regarding class time as these may change due to scheduling considerations.


Course information 2024:

​Type of Chinese Classes

​Course Information 



​​Public Chinese Classes​ (2024)


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Semester 1: 19 February ~ 10 May​ (12 weeks)

BEGINNER CLASS (Grp. 1)

* Level: Complete beginners
* Content: HSK 1 Lesson 1- HSK 1 Lesson 10
Mode of instruction: Offline
*  Place: Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch​
Time: ​Tuesdays & Thursdays 13:00 - 14:00

BEGINNER CLASS (Grp. 2)

* Level: Complete beginners
* Content: HSK 1 Lesson 1- HSK 1 Lesson 10
Mode of instruction: Offline
*  Place: Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
​* Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 17:00 - 18:00

BEGINNER CLASS (Plus)

* Level: HSK 1 Lesson 6
* Content: HSK 1 Lesson 7- HSK 2 Lesson 2
Mode of instruction: Offline
*  Place: Buro Van Die WAT, 115 Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
​* Time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 16:00 - 17:00

PRE-INTERMEDIATE CLASS
* Level:  HSK 1/ can understand and use simple words and phrases
* Content: HSK 2 Lesson 1 - HSK 2 Lesson 7
Mode of instruction: online

* Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 17:00 - 18:00 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS
* Level: HSK 2/ can communicate simply and directly on daily topics with which you are familiar
* Content: HSK 2 Lesson 8 - 15
Mode of instruction: online

Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 17:00 - 18:00 

ADVANCED PLUS CLASS (canceled for semester 1 2024)
Level:  Advanced
(HSK 4/ can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and can communicate with native Chinese speakers fluently in common situations)
* Content: HSK 4 Lesson 12-20
Mode of instruction: online



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 as well. ​


The classroom 

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

​​​​Cost

Registration & Material fee amounts to R300 per semester.​ Tuition is free.​

Registration process
  1. Join our WhatsApp group. You may join classes of different levels if you are unsure of your level.
  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.

The number of lessons per week: 

Two classes of 60 minutes each per week for about 12 weeks (excluding public holidays).
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​