Confucius Institute
About
The Confucius Institute (CI) programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) promotes mutual understanding between South Africa and China through educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.
The Confucius Institute and its host universities create platforms for communities across the country to engage in language and cultural exposures. Confucius Institute also highlights the importance of global education and initiates the establishment of lifelong communities for students and participants worldwide.
Confucius Institute is an international cooperation programme under the International Relations Office of UWC. The Agreement was signed by UWC, Zhejiang Normal University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and was officially launched in 2019.
Our Vision
To be a bridge to continue the friendship, respect and cooperation between China and South Africa.
Our Mission
To promote and teach Chinese culture and language around the world. Confucius Institute develops Chinese language courses, trains teachers, holds the HSK Examination (Chinese proficiency test), hosts cultural and artistic presentations, and provides information about contemporary China.
Services Provided
Chinese Language
Contact our Chinese Teacher to start your lessons today! Learning Chinese is as easy as one, two and three!
We also host the Chinese level test, namely the HSK test. This is an internationally recognised test that you can use to apply for studies or work in China.
Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
The Confucius Institute has a Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist. The doctor facilitates the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture course and practises with the School of Natural Medicine. The doctor also teaches Taiji or other traditional Chinese exercise courses at the Confucius Institute.
Taichi & Public Health
Who said intense exercises are most beneficial? Follow our doctor through a series of different Taichi styles to relax and strengthen your body.
Scholarships
CI works together with our partner universities to provide various scholarships to UWC students, research fellows and staff.
MOFCOM Scholarship-CSC Program
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Other scholarships are available too, more information on request.
Culture Programme & Events
Since 2018, CI have planned and organised annual students culture exchange and staff training programmes between South Africa and China.
Location
The Confucius Institute office is located on the the second floor, B Block, UWC Main Campus. The office is approximately 350 square metres. Besides classrooms, library and computer lab, the unique global hub is designed for international students. The tea ceremony room is also specially designed to exhibit Chinese traditional culture to the campus community.
Contact
Email: confucius@uwc.ac.za
Tel:+27 (0)21 959 4190
Please come to visit us:
Monday to Friday: 09h00-16h30
Saturday, Sunday and South Africa public holidays: closed except for pre-arranged events and functions.
