In 2016, the UCD Confucius Institute and Aihua Chinese School collaborated to establish the Dublin Confucius Class for Children, a flagship Chinese learning program designed specifically for young learners. Over the years, this program has evolved into a prominent center for Chinese language and culture education in Ireland. It offers a diverse range of engaging language activities that foster natural curiosity and nurture their inherent learning abilities.
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year is currently open until June 20, 2023, and we warmly welcome all children over the age of five (born before September 1, 2018).
Immersion Class for Children from native Chinese- speaking families
K1 Level Age 5 and above
Y1 Level Age 8 and above
Bilingual Class for Children from non-native Chinese-speaking families
K1 Level Age 5 and above
Y1 Level Age 8 and above
Class Details
Children are grouped according to their ages and language levels
Note: Limited spaces are still available for K2-K4 and Y2-Y8 level classes in this academic year. We will admit students based on the order of registration. Please email china@ucd.ie for information on how to enroll. The basic details of the courses are provided in the table below:
UCD Confucius Institute Extra-curricular courses for Children
In order to enrich children’s knowledge of Chinese language and achieve an all-round Chinese learning experience, UCD Confucius Institute is now offering Chinese group singing, calligraphy and art courses for children.
Drawing Classes: using oil sticks, watercolours, coloured pencils and other drawing materials to show children’s observations and awareness of the world around them and to develop student imaginations and creativity. From the starting point of Chinese-style sketching, learning specialised drawing skills.
Adult Art Class: Students learn basic painting skills, Chinese painting and calligraphy, and other arts
Dance Class: The classes are taught by dancing professionals at professional dance studio.
Location：UCD (Belfield campus, Dublin 4)
Tuition Fees:
Intermediate Painting Class (over 7 years old)/Junior Painting Class(over 6 years old)/Children Folk Dance Class(over 10 years old)/Children Folk Dance Class(over 7 years old)：€340/1 hour/ year/student
Professional Painting Class(over 12 years old)/Advanced Painting Class(over 11 years old)/Creative Painting Class(over 9 years old): €680/ 2 hours/year/student
Chinese Painting Class for Adults/Adult Dance Class: €340/1 hour/year/student
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year is currently open until June 20, 2023.
Dance and art classes may still have some slots due to class adjustments. Please feel free to contact the programme coordinator Ms Chuanying Yu (chuanying.yu@ucd.ie) if you wish to register your child to the class or any other query.
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