The UCLan Confucius Institute was launched at the University of Central Lancashire in 2008. We are partnered with Beijing International Studies University, authorized by Chinese International Education Foundation, and supported by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation.
Our aim is to broaden the cultural flavour and landscape of Preston, and the wider Lancashire community. In doing so, we aim to give learners a unique taste of Chinese culture as well as valuable opportunities to learn Mandarin Chinese.
Events and activities
We stage regular cultural and educational events in and around Preston and its surrounding towns. These include:
‘China Day’ in Preston’s Flag Market Square.
Language classes for students and staff.
Activity days at local schools and colleges.
Taster sessions of Chinese culture including calligraphy, brush painting, tea ceremonies and more.
Chinese New Year gala productions, performed by arts troupes from China.
Annual Kite Festival and Dragon Boat Race.
Guest lectures and art exhibitions.
Courses
Art and culture
Chinese calligraphy Tuesdays 2.00–3.00pm
Martial arts Wednesdays 12.00-2.00pm
*Classes are free to UCLan Confucius Institute Members. For information on pricing, and our Annual Membership, please contact us.
Language classes
Chinese language corner (beginner/ intermediate/ advanced) Thursdays 4.00-6.00pm
For course details and pricing, see the Worldwise Learning Centre, or email worldwise@uclan.ac.uk
Chinese guest lectures (3.00-4.00pm on the dates):
24 February 2021 Chinese Tea: Its Role in Trade and Daily Life (Ms Feixia Yu)
10 March 2021 Analysis of Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng En (Dr Hong Liang)
24 March 2021 Chinese Non-verbal Communication Style: High Context & Group-Oriention (Dr Hong Liang)
HSK Preparatory Courses
HSK Level 1 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
HSK Level 2 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
HSK Level 3 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
HSK Level 4 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
HSK Level 5 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
HSK Level 6 Academic Year, Tuition fee: £230
Please note that some levels may not have preparatory courses available this semester. If you wish to attend any courses, please email confuciusinstitute1@uclan.ac.uk for further information.
The tuition fees listed above are waived for UCLan students; however, students are required to register for the exam at the UCLan HSK Exam Centre, and exam fees must be paid by all participants. Members of the public can contact confuciusinstitute1@uclan.ac.uk to arrange payment.
HSK Exams in 2025
Exams (paper-based only) organized by the UCLan HSK Exam Centre in 2025:
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Date
Exam Type
Deadline of Registration
11 January 2025
Written & Oral
15 December 2024
17 May 2025
Written & Oral
19 May 2025
6 December 2025
Written & Oral
9 November 2025
To register for the exam, please visit the website and select the English language option in the top-right corner. If you are a new user, complete the registration process first. For optimal compatibility, it is recommended to use either Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above) or Firefox browser. After successfully registering, you will receive a confirmation email from no_reply@chinesetest.cn, verifying that your pre-registration has been completed.
After this step, please go to the UCLan Online Store HSK Chinese Proficiency Exam (Written) to pay the exam fee. Please note that your registration will only be considered complete once the exam fee has been paid.
Exam fees
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