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Important Notice
All language teachers of Confucius Institute are unable to undertake their teaching in Australia.
We regret to inform that: 1) all courses for adults for 2025 will be conducted (via online only) till further notice of resuming face-to-face classes; and 2) Chinese courses for kids will be suspended from Term 4 2025 onwards till further notice.
Our sincere apologies for all the inconvenience caused. Thank you for patience and continued support!
My Chinese Language Journey
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“My listening, speaking, reading and writing skills have improved out of sight, especially when compared to that first lesson.”
2025 Course Dates
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Term 4
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (4-6): 6:30pm-8:30pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 2 (7-9): 7:30pm-9:30pm Monday 13/10/25 - Monday 15/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 3 (14-16): 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday 17/10/25 - Friday 19/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 4 (4-6): 11:00am-1:00pm Wednesday 15/10/25 - Wednesday 17/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 4 (10-12): 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday 15/10/25 - Wednesday 17/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (4--6): 12:00pm-2:00pm Saturday 18/10/25 - Saturday 20/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (10-12): 6:30am-8:30pm Wednesday 15/10/25 - Wednesday 17/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (1-3): 2:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 16/10/25 - Thursday 18/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (9-11): 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Spoken Chinese Level 7 (1-3): 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday 13/10/25 - Monday 15/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (4-6): 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday 18/10/25 - Saturday 20/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 2 (18-20): 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday 13/10/25 - Monday 15/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 4 (44-46): 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 4 (53-55): 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday 16/10/25 - Thursday 18/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (54-56): 4:30pm-6:30pm Saturday 18/10/25 - Saturday 20/12/25
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (55-58): 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday 19/10/25 - Sunday 21/12/25
Chinese 101 (1-3) : 6:30pm-7:30pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Chinese 101 (3-5) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday 15/10/25 - Wednesday 17/12/25
Chinese 101 (4-6) : 5:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Chinese 101 (7-9) (Tuesday) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday 14/10/25 - Tuesday 16/12/25
Chinese 101 (7-9) (Friday) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Friday 17/10/25 - Friday 19/12/25
Chinese 101 (8-10) : 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday 15/10/25 - Wednesday 17/12/25
Chinese 101 (9-11) : 4:00pm-5:00pm Friday 17/10/25 - Friday 19/12/25
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.