Chinese courses
Chinese courses. Join the global community of Chinese language speakers.
COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.
Are you interested in learning one of the world’s most spoken languages? Mandarin Chinese may seem intimidating at first, but it is actually easier to learn than many other languages. There are no verb conjugations, no plurals, no tenses, no subject-verb agreement, and no noun declension. This means that once you learn the basic grammar and vocabulary, you will be able to communicate with native speakers with ease.
We offer Chinese courses for everyone, including beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language. Our classes provide a comprehensive introduction to the language, culture, and history of China, giving you a solid foundation for further study.
In addition to our traditional Chinese courses, we also offer free optional Chinese Conversation classes online, delivered live by teachers from China. These classes are a great way to practice your speaking skills and improve your fluency in the language.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, our Chinese courses are open to everyone. So why not take the first step on your Chinese language journey and sign up today? You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn and how quickly you can progress. For advanced level courses and private tuition, please contact the Confucius Institute directly.
So, join our Chinese courses and start your own Chinese journey today! Learn Chinese in Sydney with Chinese courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.
Available courses
Beginner
- Chinese Mandarin Course 101: Intensive (Beginners)
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1011: Standard (Beginners)
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1012: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 102: Intensive
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1021: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 103: Intensive
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1031: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1032: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 104: Intensive
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1041: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 1042: Standard
Intermediate
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2011: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2012: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2021: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2022: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2031: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2032: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2041: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 2042: Standard
Advanced
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3011: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3012: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3021: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3022: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3031: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3032: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3041: Standard
- Chinese Mandarin Course 3042: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 1012: Standard
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Wed 17 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
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Wed 31 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 7 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
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Wed 21 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 28 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 5 Jul 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Chinese Mandarin Course 2011: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 1031: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 1011: Standard (Beginners)
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Mon 22 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 29 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 5 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 19 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 26 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 3 Jul 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Mon 10 Jul 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Chinese Mandarin Course 1021: Standard
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Wed 3 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 10 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 17 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 24 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 31 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 7 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 14 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 21 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 28 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 5 Jul 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Chinese Mandarin Course 1032: Standard
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Thu 4 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 11 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 18 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 25 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 1 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 8 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 15 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 22 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 29 Jun 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 6 Jul 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 1041: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 1042: Standard
Chinese Mandarin Course 2012: Standard
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