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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 1 2026 onwards till further notice.
Our sincere apologies for all the inconvenience caused. Thank you for patience and continued support!
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2026 Course Dates
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Term 1
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (1-3): 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday 2/02/26 - Monday 6/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 1 (7-9): 7:00pm-9:00pm Sunday 8/02/26 - Sunday 12/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 2 (11-13): 7:30pm-9:30pm Monday 2/02/26 - Monday 6/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 3 (16-18): 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday 6/02/26 - Friday 10/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 4 (6-8): 11:00am-1:00pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (1-3): 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (7--9): 12:00pm-2:00pm Saturday 7/02/26 - Saturday 11/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 5 (13-15): 6:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (1-3): 2:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 5/02/26 - Thursday 9/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 6 (11-13): 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Spoken Chinese Level 7 (4-6): 6:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (1-3): 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (4-6): 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday 2/02/26 - Monday 6/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 1 (7-9): 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday 7/02/26 - Saturday 11/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 2 (18-20): 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday 2/02/26 - Monday 6/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 4 (47-49): 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (55-57): 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday 5/02/26 - Thursday 9/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (57-59): 4:30pm-6:30pm Saturday 7/02/26 - Saturday 11/04/26
Comprehensive Chinese Level 5 (59-61): 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday 8/02/26 - Sunday 12/04/26
Chinese 101 (1-3) : 5:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Chinese 101 (4-6) : 6:30pm-7:30pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Chinese 101 (6-8) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Chinese 101 (7-9) : 5:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Chinese 101 (10-12) (Tuesday) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday 3/02/26 - Tuesday 7/04/26
Chinese 101 (10-12) (Friday) : 8:00pm-9:00pm Friday 6/02/26 - Friday 10/04/26
Chinese 102 (1-3) (Wednesday): 6:45pm-7:45pm Wednesday 4/02/26 - Wednesday 8/04/26
Chinese 102 (1-3) (Friday): 4:00pm-5:00pm Friday 6/02/26 - Friday 10/04/26
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.