What we offer
Discover Chinese language, culture and business with us!
Events programme
Chinese Evening and Weekend Classes
Ready to start learning Chinese in 2026? Learn Chinese in Leeds with the Business Confucius Institute at the University of...
Global Opportunities Fair
We'll be at the Global Opportunities Fair to answer your China questions and talk about our China Camp and scholarships....
Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China
*Please note this event is hosted by Leeds Library and not the BCI - we are helping to advertise it....
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Chinese Language
Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over 900 million speakers worldwide. Being able to communicate with such a large proportion of the world’s population is great for travel and for your career! You will love getting to grips with all aspects of this fascinating language, from the beautiful characters to the elegant grammar.
Chinese Culture
We inspire people to engage with Chinese culture through a range of events and projects that explore China's traditional culture and modern society.
China Business and Careers
An ability to speak Mandarin and an understanding of Chinese culture breaks down barriers when you work with Chinese people and companies in China or the UK.
As a business-focussed Confucius Institute, our work around language and culture has a strong emphasis on applying that knowledge for business purposes.
Our main focus is on helping businesses to communicate with Chinese customers more effectively.