Address32 Vas. Herakliou Street, Thessaloniki Greece

Phone: +30 2310 990 450

Email: confucius-institute@auth.gr

Announcement for Chinese Language Teaching Spring Semester 12/2/2024 to 21/6/2024

The Confucius Institute was established at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in December 2018 and is a collaborative project between AUTh, Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), and the Confucius Institute Headquarters.

The "Confucius Institute" is a non-profit educational organization with the primary goal of contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the intellectual heritage of both countries. Its purposes include teaching and promoting the Chinese language, developing collaborative educational and research programs among universities, and promoting Chinese culture through various cultural and educational events offered to the broader public of AUTh and Thessaloniki.

The spring semester of Chinese language courses for the academic year 2023-2024 covers the period 12/02/2024-21/06/2024.

All students, as well as citizens over 18 interested in enrolling for the spring semester, are kindly requested until 05/02/2024 to carefully read the announcement and the enrolment instructions and fill in the application form that can be found on the page - expression of interest form - or by clicking here.

Expression of Interest Form

General Information About Courses:

  • Classes will take place once (1) a week, with English as the primary language of communication with the teacher.
  • Specifically, there will be three academic hours (40 minutes each), or two regular hours, once a week (approximately 15 weeks per semester).
  • At the end of each semester, students at AUTh undergo a final assessment, and a certificate of attendance is issued. The assessment results do not affect whether a student can continue to attend the same or the next cycle of courses in the following semester.
  • In the Spring Semester 2023-2024 the following adult levels are offered:
    • 1. Elementary A
    • 2. Elementary B
    • 3. Elementary C
    • 4. Elementary D
    • 5. Intensive Character Writing
    • 6. Intermediate A
    • 7. Intermediate C
    • 8. Advanced A

Specifically, the following departments are offered for each level:

  1. Elementary A (HSK1)
    1. A1 Monday 17:00-19:00 Live Wang Ying
    2. A2 Tuesday 18:00-20:00 Live Lyu Yiwen
  2. Elementary B (HSK2)
    1. B1 Monday 18:00-20:00 Live Hu An
    2. B2 Wednesday 19:30-21:30 Online Hu An
  3. Elementary C (HSK3 I)
    1. C1 Wednesday 17:00-19:00 In person Hu An
  4. Elementary D (HSK3 II)
    1. D1 Thursday 19:00-21:00 Online Hu An
  5. Intensive Character Writing
    1. ICW Tuesday 18:00-20:00 Live Wang Ying
  6. Intermediate A (HSK4 I)
    1. Intermediate A Monday 19:30-21:30 Live Wang Ying
  7. Intermediate C (HSK4 II)
    1. Intermediate C Thursday 17:00- 19:00 Live Wang Ying
  8. Advanced A
    1. Advanced A Tuesday 19:00-21:00 Online Hu An

Attention

  • Wherever the term 'online' is mentioned, the course will be conducted exclusively online in each case to serve our students, including those outside of Thessaloniki.
  • Wherever the term 'Face-to-face' is mentioned, this means that the courses will take place face-to-face inside the classrooms of Confucius Institute, located at Vas. Herakliou 32, near Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki, on the 8th floor.
  • All classes will be conducted face-to-face, provided the conditions allow, following the guidelines of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. All protective measures are taken for participation in face-to-face classes.
  • Confucius Institute reserves the right to change the schedule as deemed necessary with notification to the students.

Cost of the semester

For Elementary A, B, C, D are:

  • The cost for undergraduate students (with a student ID) is 150 euros
  • The cost for employees working at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (with proof) is 170 euros
  • The cost for unemployed individuals (with unemployment card) is 170 euros
  • The cost for employed individuals/general category is 200 euros (no proof required)

For Intensive Character Writing, Intermediate A, C & Advanced A's:

  • 170 euros for undergraduate students (with a student ID)
  • 190 euros for employees working at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (with proof)
  • 190 euros for unemployed individuals (with unemployment card)
  • 220 euros for employed individuals/general category (no proof required)
    • The above fee includes the cost of course materials required for the classes.

Student Selection Process

  • Student selection is based on the date of submission of their online application and completion of their registration.
  • Within a reasonable timeframe after submitting the application, you will receive information regarding whether your application has been accepted. The informational message will include all details about completing the registration process (such as account numbers, etc.).
  • The registration process involves making an immediate one-time payment of the tuition fees that apply to you and sending the bank transaction receipt as a PDF file (only in PDF format) to the IK's email. Additionally, for your convenience and proper record-keeping, please ensure that the filename is in Latin characters, using the student's last name (not the co-beneficiary) followed by 99512 (e.g., lastname_firstname_99512).
  • In case the tuition fees are not paid, the position becomes available to the next interested person based on the order of application submission.
  • Refunds are only possible within the first 10 days from the start of the classes. To request a refund, you must follow the provided instructions.

Registration Process

Please read the registration instructions carefully:

Instructions - Registration procedure

Please check your spam folder regularly.

In case you wish to register, but you are facing some difficulties, we are at your disposal to contact you by e-mail at info@confucius-institute.gr or at confucius-institute@auth.gr

For matters related to classes, materials, textbooks, exams, and other related issues, please communicate with your teacher in English. For registration-related matters, contact the IK email. info@confucius-institute.gr or at confucius-institute@auth.gr

Lyu Yiwen Email: lyuyiwen@outlook.com
Hu, An Email: anhu.mandarin@foxmail.com
Wang Ying Email: wangying206068@gmail.com

You can stay updated with our news at:
confucius-institute.web.auth.gr/
Facebook Group & Page:
Confucius Institute at A.U.Th
Confucius Institute at A.U.Th

Thank you very much
Sincerely,
Confucius Institute Team, AUTH.

About