There are three ways you can learn Chinese at the Confucius Institute and the University of Adelaide:

1. Individual/small group tailored lessons


2. Beginner to Advanced classes (non-award) with PCE


3. Chinese as part of a degree at the Centre for Asian Studies

1. Individual/small group tailored lessons

If you are too busy to attend a structured Chinese class, or just want to lean the basics quickly, the Confucius Institute can tailor a program to suit your needs.

• Our experienced teachers can come to your office at a time convenient for you


• You can learn as fast (or as slowly) as you want


• Learn either individually or in a small group with other colleagues

If you would like to find out more about how the Confucius Institute can meet your needs please email us or call on 8303 5819.

2. Beginner to Advanced classes (non-award) with Professional and Continuing Education (PCE)

The University of Adelaide's Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a range of Chinese language courses catering for the beginner to the more advanced learner. Courses are open to everyone, and formal qualifications are not required. PCE works closely with the Confucius Institute to maximise opportunities for language study both in Adelaide and by arranging tours to China.

Intensive Courses

Full Year Courses

Introductory Courses

Advanced Courses

3. Chinese as part of a degree at the Centre for Asian Studies

The Centre for Asian Studies in the School of Social Sciences was established within the University of Adelaide in 1975 to develop a program of Chinese and Japanese studies. It is the only institution in South Australia offering a full sequence of Chinese and Japanese language courses.

If you are a student at the University of Adelaide you can study Chinese at the Centre for Asian Studies:

• as a major or minor within the Bachelor of Arts or as a minor within the Bachelor of  Media, Bachelor of  International Studies, Bachelor of  Environmental Policy and Management and Bachelor of Development Studies, undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This includes double programs such as   Bachelor of Arts / Economics, Bachelor of Media / Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Arts double degrees


• as a diploma of languages in conjunction with any other course at the University of Adelaide


• as an elective subject within other programs - check with your faculty for details