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The Chinese in Britain

Our next Meet the Author event features Barclay Price, author of 'The Chinese in Britain', talking about the history of Chinese settlers here in Leeds and the UK.

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Learning Chinese opens up your world, challenges your mind, and above all, it's fun! Explore our website for information on our range of courses and Chinese proficiency exams.

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Understand China

Our events programme introduces you to China's rich cultural heritage as well as its vibrant modern culture. Whether your interest in China is for business or pleasure, there's something for you!

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Understand Chinese consumers and business practices through expert insight from guest speakers and academics. View business-related events, courses, and research.

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Annual Lecture: Gordon Orr on ‘The Chinese Consumer’

The Business Confucius Institute Annual Lecture featuring Gordon Orr took place at Leeds University Business School on Thursday 22 November...

Confucius Institute Day

On the last Saturday of September, Confucius Institutes around the world organise activities to mark 'Confucius Institute Day'. This is a time to reflect on our work, share our successes and achievements, and celebrate our part in the global Confucius Institute network.

Harrogate Grammar School China Day

The annual ‘China Day’ for year 7 students at Harrogate Grammar School marks the end of another successful year of Mandarin education at our Confucius Classroom.

利兹商务孔子学院举办汉语教师培训

当地时间2018年6月9日，英国利兹大学商务孔子学院举办了 “第五届汉语教师培训讲座”，吸引了来自利兹、约克、哈罗盖特、利物浦等城市，包括各地区华人学校、华人社区学校、中文学校等汉语教学机构及各大院校的60余名汉语教师学者汇聚一堂。培训邀请英国普通话教育专家、牛津太古汉语中心项目主任韦乐（Chris Webster）进行专题讲座。

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Chinese evening courses: 2018-19 term 2

Learn Chinese with our dedicated team of teachers. Our Mandarin courses are aimed at adults interested in learning a new language in their spare time.

Open Day

Pop into 22 Clarendon Place to find out what your Business Confucius Institute is all about!

Meet the Author: The Chinese in Britain by Barclay Price

Join us to discover the stories of Chinese people who have visited and settled in Britain throughout history, from the first recorded visitor in 1687 through to the present day.

HSK and HSKK exams

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi – Chinese Proficiency Test) assesses your ability to use Chinese in your daily life, and in academic and professional situations. The HSKK is the speaking element of the exam. Register by 24 February 2019 for this exam date.

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China in Africa: meet the speakers

Our China in Africa event on 26 September will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the China-Africa relationship from...

My experience of learning Chinese: Mischa Wilmers

Mischa Wilmers started learning Chinese as a fun way to meet people in a new city. Just over a year...

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