Chinese Language Short Courses 2026

The Confucius Institute will offer Chinese language short courses in the first semester of 2026, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine related classes. 

The registration link is provided below each course description. We also offer Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments as well as Chinese Tea tasting which can be booked online. 

To know more about us, please visit us on the second floor of B Block, UWC campus. 

TERM 1: 9 February – 26 March

TERM 2: 7 April – 13 May

Beginners Chinese

We will send the class information and registration link once the first year students have arrived, to give everyone the opportunity to register.

Pre-Intermediate Chinese

If you have basic Chinese skills and wish to enhance them or if you have completed HSK 1, feel free to join us as we work together to improve our Chinese language skills! A deposit of R100 for the course books is required in cash on the first day, and it will be refunded if you attend most classes or return the books to us.

Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday  13:00-14:00 

Venue: C10

Contact information: xlliu@uwc.ac.za 

Duration: 1 semester

Registration link: https://forms.gle/DWftBuFX8RGvK4W18

Intermediate Chinese

The Intermediate Chinese course is tailored for beginners who have acquired a broader proficiency in Chinese, encompassing skills in listening, reading, and basic writing. This course duration is one year. There is a R100 course fee for UWC students, R800 for outside learners. This course is taught in hybrid fashion, online and offline.

Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 13:00-14:00

Venue: C6

Contact information: yyuan@uwc.ac.za

Duration: 1 year

Registration link: https://forms.gle/74eauyS3hJ5CwS6G8

Traditional Chinese Medicine related courses

Dao Yin Exercise

Join us for Dao Yin exercise, an ancient Chinese martial art that seamlessly combines physical activity with meditation. This gentle and flowing exercise is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced practitioner, our classes are designed to accommodate all levels. Remember to dress in clothes that do not hinder your movement. 

Time: Every Thursday, 13:10-13:50 

Venue: Outside the office, between A Block and B Block（Outside of the writing center）

Contact information: ltang@uwc.ac.za

Duration: 1 semester

Registration link: https://forms.gle/T1dA6Dib96vtE3Mk7

Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (Term 1）

Are you a CHS student? Or a medical student? Or interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Then this class is for you! 

We will learn some basic knowledge of Chinese medicine for the first 30 minutes. The following 15 minutes will be spent learning Eight-form Tai Chi, which is a simplified, beginner-friendly variant of traditional Tai Chi, derived from classic styles with streamlined yet essential movements. Characterized by slow, gentle, and fluid motions, it emphasizes upright posture, relaxed muscles, and coordinated breathing throughout each sequence. This gentle and flowing exercise is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Please remember to wear loose and comfortable clothes and shoes for this class. 

Everyone is welcome to join! 

Time: Tuesday, 11:15-12:00 (9 February to 27 March, 2026)

Venue: B Block, 2nd floor, Global Hub

Contact information: ltang@uwc.ac.za

Registration link: https://forms.gle/o3xaPhYEwYFvHYqV7

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (Term 2)

Are you a CHS student? Or a medical student? Or interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Then this class is for you! 

Join us you will learn some basic knowledge of Chinese medicine for the first 30 minutes. The following 15 minutes will be spent learning Baduanjin, a self-care wellness exercise for those who exert themselves in ways that might cause physical and spiritual problems, who work at computers or stand by machines all day long, who travel often and do not have time to eat regularly and who suffer from certain tensions that cause fatigue. This mindful and coordinated exercise is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Please remember to wear loose and comfortable clothes and shoes for this class. 

Everyone is welcome to join! Free of charge. 

Time: Tuesday, 11:15-12:00 (7 April to 13 May, 2026)

Venue: B Block, 2nd floor, Global Hub

Contact information: ltang@uwc.ac.za

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2dHSbxTiNqA9oh5a8