Our partners at the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University have made a generous offer for Newcastle schools. Starting in the new academic year, they are offering free Chinese language classes to be delivered in schools by Confucius Institute language teachers, as well as Kung Fu and Tai Chi sessions in schools delivered by an eminent Professor who is an expert in delivering these.
Following on from the success of the Confucius Institute’s ‘Welcome to China’ events delivered as part of the Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages, we have been discussing wider opportunities for our schools with Dr Yuxiao Su, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University. We are delighted to be able to share this fantastic opportunity to introduce Chinese language and culture to pupils in schools across the city – delivered FREE. Classes will begin in September/October this year and are open to Primary, Middle and Secondary schools in Newcastle.
- To find out more and to sign up for these classes in your school, contact Miss Liujing Zhu Email: liu-jing.zhu@newcastle.ac.uk
Further information and links
The Confucius Institute at Newcastle University is a partnership between Newcastle University and Xiamen University of China. The Newcastle Confucius Institute has two primary aims: to promote the study of Chinese language from primary school through to university level; and to promote the understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary China.
- Click on the link to find out more about the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University
- Click here to download the 2025 Confucius Institute Brochure which has information about the Confucius Institute partnership, Chinese Languages Courses, cultural activities, academic activities, Chinese Proficiency Tests and funding opportunities
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