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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 2026 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 3 2026 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.”
2026 Course Dates
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Term 3
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (1-3): 7:30pm-9:30pm Saturday 25/07/26 - Saturday 26/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (6-8): 11:00am-1:00pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (13-15): 8:00pm-10:00pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 3 (16-18): 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 4 (8-10): 11:00am-1:00pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (7-9): 3:00pm-5:00pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (13-15): 5:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (3-5): 6:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (1-3): 2:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 23/07/26 - Thursday 24/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (13-15): 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Spoken Chinese Level 7 (10-12): 8:00pm-10:00pm Monday 20/07/26 - Monday 21/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (1-3): 3:45pm-5:45pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (7-9): 8:00pm-10:00pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 23/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (13-15): 2:30pm-4:30pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 2 (21-23): 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday 20/07/26 - Monday 21/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (53-55): 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (60-62): 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday 23/07/26 - Thursday 24/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (63-65): 2:30pm-4:30pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (65-67): 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Chinese 101 (1-3): 11:30am -12:30pm Thursday 23/07/26 - Thursday 24/09/26
Chinese 101 (8-10) : 12:00pm-1:00pm Tuesday 21/07/26 - Tuesday 22/09/26
Chinese 101 (13-15) Thursday : 10:00am-11:00am Thursday 23/07/26 - Thursday 24/09/26
Chinese 101 (13-15) Friday: 6:15pm-7:15pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Chinese 102 (7-9) Wednesday: 5:45pm-6:45pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
Chinese 102 (7-9) Friday: 4:00pm-5:00pm Friday 24/07/26 - Friday 25/09/26
Chinese 102 (12-14): 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday 22/07/26 - Wednesday 23/09/26
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.