Introduction
The Confucius Institute at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ has created a unique school in Wales where children from Chinese and Welsh backgrounds meet every Sunday during term time to learn Chinese and experience Chinese culture. We welcome pupils of all backgrounds.
We are a Cambridge International Test Centre for qualifications in Mandarin GCSE and AS Level. We also prepare our students for the internationally recognised Youth Chinese Test and HSK Chinese language proficiency test. Our fully trained teaching staff fully understand the learning needs of students in the UK and provide the highest standard of teaching.
The school offers a carefully structured curriculum in the core skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Chinese to support pupils between the ages of 5 and 18 from beginner level through to advanced. Classes aim to support pupils’ ability and encourage steady learning.
Courses for Academic Year 2024 to 2025
| Approximate Age | Year Group at School | Chinese School Class | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 to 7 | Years 1 to 2 | Class Starter A (first year) Class Starter B (second year) |
None |
| Age 6 to 8 | Years 2 to 4 | Class 1 (first year) Class 1 (second year) |
YCT Levels 1 to 2 |
| Age 8 to 10 | Years 2 to 4 | Class 2 (first year) Class 2 (second year) |
YCT Levels 2 to 3 |
| Age 11 to 12 | Years 4 to 6 | Class 3 (first year) Class 3 (second year) |
YCT Levels 3 to 4 |
| Age 12 to 15 | Years 7 to 10 | Class 4 (first year) Class 4 (second year) |
IGCSE |
| Age 14 to 18 | Years 9 to 13 | Class 5 HSK 4 higher Class 5 HSK 4 lower |
HSK 4 |
| Age 15 to 18 | Years 10 to 13 | Class 6 HSK 5 higher Class 6 HSK 5 lower |
HSK 5 |
Course Selection Based on Age and Entry Requirements
If you’re uncertain about which course is right for your child, please email cichineseschool@uwtsd.ac.uk or reach out to the Headteacher of the Chinese School, Cindy Chen, at c.chen@uwtsd.ac.uk.
We would be happy to arrange a meeting to discuss the most suitable class for your child.
Registration and Fee Payment
Please register and complete the fee payment through the .
If you need further assistance on completing the online payment and registration due to language barriers, please contact:
Chinese In Wales Association
Tel: 01792469919
Email: info@chineseinwales.org.uk
Wechat: Chineseinwales
You can order textbooks for Starter Classes 1 and 2 by filling out the .
Term Dates 2024 to 2025
Note that GCSE class 4C follows a different schedule, which can be found on this webpage.
| Term | Term begins (First lesson) |
Mid-term holiday (No Chinese School) |
Term ends (Last lesson) |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term 2023 | Sunday 3rd September | Sunday 29th October | Sunday 17th December | 15 weeks |
| Spring term 2024 | Sunday 7th January | Sunday 11th February | Sunday 17th March | 10 weeks |
| Summer term 2024 | Sunday 14th April | Sunday 26th May | Sunday 14th July | 14 weeks |
Total: 39 weeks
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Period Term Begins (First lesson) Mid-term holiday (No Chinese School) Term Ends (Last lesson) Total Weeks Autumn Term 2024 Sunday 8th September 2024 Sunday 27th October 2024 Sunday 22nd December 2024 15 weeks Spring Term 2025 Sunday 5th January 2025 Sunday 23rd February 2025 Sunday 6th April 2025 13 weeks Summer Term 2025 Sunday 27th April 2025 Sunday 25th May 2025 Sunday 13th July 2025 11 weeks Total 39 weeks -
Festivals Festival date
(Date of the event to be confirmed)Event type Mid-autumn Festival 22/09/2024 Whole school event,
Chinese school open daySpring Festival 26/01/2025 Whole school event,
Chinese school open dayDragon Boat Festival 01/06/2025 Whole school event,
Chinese school open day -
Exams Date Notes YCT May 2025 Date of the exam to be confirmed IGCSE Oral test: April 2025
Listening, Reading and Writing: May 2025Date of the exam to be confirmed HSK4 June/July 2025 Date of the exam to be confirmed