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Mandarin for adults

Mandarin courses for adults are based on the HSK Standard Course manuals and are geared towards preparing students for the Chinese Language Proficiency Examinations (HSK, HSKK). Our courses last one term. Candidates aged 15 or over can enroll.

Generel information

General information

Fee

100€ for the general public.

50€ for:

  • U.Porto Community (students, alumni, and staff of the University of Porto);
  • Students who have been enrolled at ICUP for more than a year;
  • Students enrolled for the first time at ICUP;
  • Family discount (limited to parents and their children or siblings): 50% discount for the second person;
  • Discounts cannot be combined.

The price quoted is per quarter and includes insurance.

Payment is made via Multibanco using the Reference/Entity data indicated or at the Treasury of the Rectory of the University of Porto, during public opening hours.

Once payment has been made, there will be no refund of the amount paid for the course. There will only be a refund if the course changes or does not go ahead.

Modalities of teaching

Online: through the VooV Meeting or Zoom platform.

In person: at the Confucius Institute at the University of Porto (Rua de Ceuta 118, 6.º andar, n.º 42, 4050-190, Porto).

Language of communication

English. Classes marked with * mean that they will be taught in Portuguese.

Students are contacted by teachers via e-mail and/or WhatsApp.

Certification

Students who attend more than two-thirds of the total number of lessons receive a certificate of attendance via e-mail.

Levels and classes available for the 3rd trimester:

Students who enrol in a level and subsequently feel that it is unsuitable can change level and/or class, subject to availability.

Basic 1

Suitable for those who have never studied Chinese. The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 1 (lessons 1 - 7).

Basic 1
Class Timetable Modality

Regular A *

Tuesday and Friday

18h00-20h00

Online

Regular B

Tuesday and Friday

18h00-20h00

In person

Weekend A

Saturday

14h00-17h00

Online

Weekend B *

Saturday

13h30-16h30

In person

Basic 2

The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 1 (lessons 8 - 15). On completion of this level, students are able to take HSK 1.

Basic 2
Class Timetable Modality

Regular A

Monday and Thursday

18h00-20h00

Online

Regular B

Monday and Wednesday

18h00-20h00

In person

Weekend

Saturday

14h30-17h30

In person

Basic 3

The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 2 (lessons 1 - 7).

Basic 3
Class Timetable Modality

Regular A

Tuesday and Friday

18h00-20h00

Online

Regular B

Monday and Wednesday

18h00-20h00

In person

Weekend A

Saturday

09h00-12h00

Online

Weekend B

Saturday

09h00-12h00

In person

Intermediate 1

The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 2 (lessons 8 - 15). On completion of this level, students are able to take HSK 2.

Intermediate 1
Class Timetable Modality

Weekend

Saturday

09h00-12h00

Online

Intermediate 2

The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 3 (lessons 1 - 6).

Intermediate 2
Class Timetable Modality

Regular

Tuesday and Thursday

18h00-20h00

Online

Advanced 1

The content of this course is based on the HSK standard textbook 3 (lessons 7 - 12).

Advanced 1
Class Timetable Modality

Weekend *

Saturday

09h30-12h30

In person

Advanced 3

The content of this course is based on HSK standard textbook 4 A (lessons 9 - 10) and 4 B (lessons 1 - 3).

Advanced 3
Class Timetable Modality

Weekend

Saturday

9h00-12h00

Online