Extracurricular Classes

Our Extracurricular Classes are open to members of the public, students and staff.

Language Classes for Mandarin Chinese are held every term. We have multiple classes to suit any level of ability.

We also offer Chinese cultural classes in:

  • Calligraphy
  • Painting
  • Dance
  • Ba Duan Jin
  • Tai Chi

The cultural classes are subject to teacher availability and may not be available every term.

Language classes

Weekly Mandarin language classes, open to members of the public, as well as University staff and all students.

Mandarin Language classes

Chinese dance

Chinese dance class for children

Sundays, 1-2pm

Chinese dance class for adults

Sundays, 2.30-3.30pm

If you would like to register for these classes, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk

Cultural classes

Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children

Learn about Chinese language and culture!

Sundays, 10am-12pm at The Confucius Institute

For children aged between 5-11 years old.

Beginner and advanced classes available.

Registration: Summer term Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children (5-11 years old), Sunday 21 April, 10:00am - Lancaster University

Calligraphy

If you would like to register for this class, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk.

Chinese calligraphy and painting

Tai Chi

If you would like to register for this class, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk.

Cultural classes

Guzheng practice

Staff, students and visiting scholars at Lancaster University are welcome to use the Guzheng in the Lancaster University Confucius Institute Research Hub.

Please use the link below to book your slot:

Guzheng booking in B09 Research Hub