Available by collection in-person, no posting service.

Books can only be purchased by current learners at Sheffield Confucius Institute, for either adult learners or young leaners. Please note: books can only be collected in-person. No posting service is provided. (You can always purchase books on the market, where postage can be included.)

1. For 12-week Mandarin Language courses, adult learners

(1). HSK Standard Coursebook, priced for one volume, Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3, Vol 4-1, Vol 4-2. 

 (2). HSK Standard Workbook, priced for one volume, Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3, Vol 4-1, Vol 4

2. For young learners at the Star Mandarin School

 (1). My First Chinese Reader, priced for one volume, Vol 1-4

 (2). Chinese Paradise, priced for one volume, Vol 1-3

 (3). Kuaile Hanyu, priced for one volume, Vol 1-2

 (4). Youer Hanyu, Vol 1-4, four volumes together.

 (5). Zhongwen Textbook + Workbook A and B, priced for one volume, Vol 1-12

 (6) . Easy Steps to Chinese, Volume 1-3, priced for one volume and subject to    availability.

Please add your selected textbook to the basket. At Questionnaires, we collect information on the "Learner's Name" and "Which Volume."

Upon completing a purchase, you can collect your order of the book at the CI office located at 2-4 Palmerston Road, Sheffield S10 2TE. Alternatively, for adult learners, book collection is also available on the first evening of your course, week 1, at Bartolome House, School of Law, where your course is held. In addition, for young learners, book collection can be available when the Star School is open on Saturdays.

Please be aware that no posting service is provided for the books. Basically, you can always purchase these books on the market, where postage can be included. 

*** Our appreciation:***
 After finishing your course, we welcome your donation of textbooks back to the office if you no longer need them. However, please note that no refunds will be given for returned books.

Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Location: The Diamond, Computer Room 4
Time: Please see our website site for specific exam time(s)

Registration deadline: Friday 1 May, 5:00pm
Payment deadline: Tuesday 5 May, 11:59pm

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardized Chinese language proficiency exam designed to assess the ability of non-native speakers to use Chinese in everyday life, academic environments, and workplace settings. Both HSK and HSKK are also linked to Confucius Institute Scholarships, providing opportunities for further study in China.

The HSKK is the corresponding spoken Chinese exam.

Please note: Our exams are computer-based and take place in-person on campus at the University of Sheffield.
We do not offer paper-based exams and it is not possible to take HSK/HSKK exams online through our test centre.

Cancellation Terms:  Exam cancellations can be accepted if submitted before 5:00pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026.

Aiming high and meeting your needs.

Tailored to meet individual learning objectives, our one-to-one private Mandarin tuition can be available throughout the year.

Before registering, please reach out to us to discuss your aims, objectives, mode of participation, and preferred time for regular sessions. You can choose 1 hour per week, two sessions of 1 hour per week, or 2 hours per week. We will check our teachers' availabilities to accommodate your preferences.

Upon completing registration and payment of fees, and if you are new to us, a complimentary meeting should be scheduled to assess your unique learning requirements. This meeting, lasting up to one hour, is provided free of charge and aims to formulate a personalised program before the start of the first private tuition session.

Mode of Participation: Sessions can be delivered either in-person or online. If it is in-person, the place will be the Confucius Institute office, located at 2-4 Palmerston Road, Sheffield S10 2TE.

Course Fees:
•    Fees for a minimum of 10 hourly sessions are £300 (at a rate of £30/h).
•    Fees for 33 hourly sessions are £900 (at a rate equivalent to £27.3/h).

Contacting us:
Email:  confucius@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone: 0114 2228332 / 07593502130

For more information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/study/courses

- Open to children attending Sheffield Schools only

1. Introduction
The Confucius Institute Star Mandarin School is a Learning Destination where the children/young people can earn CU award credits because of their extracurricular studies with us. We provide Mandarin Chinese, Maths and Arts tuition at Bartolome House, School of Law, the University of Sheffield, over the weekends.

2. What is CU award credits?
Sheffield Children's University (CU) is part of Sheffield City Council, and is now working in partnerships with the University of Sheffield (UoS) and Hallam University, to encourage children and young people to develop essential life skills by takin part in learning activities outside school hours.
One credit is awarded for each hour of learning that takes place. These are then converted into awards:
Bronze (30 hours), Silver (65 hours), Gold (100 hours)… CU Degrees (400 hours) … CU Master Degrees (800 hours) … and these continue right up to 1000 hours!

3. Why do we join CU Credits?
Sheffield Research shows that children who take part in CU activities:
• do better at school
• achieve higher results in SATs and GCSEs
• exceed expected results
• make more progress than other children
They also tend to have more confidence, motivation, and higher self-esteem.

4. How to collect CU Credits?
(1). Your child may have already enrolled for the CU through their local school. Ask in your child’s school if they are subscribed to Sheffield Children’s University.
(2). If not, get enrolled through the Star Mandarin School. Buy a CU Passport to Learning for £3 at the Star School through the university online shop:
You will then collect the CU Passport to Learning at the Star School (Bartolome House, School of Law) on Saturdays.
(3). You may already registered your child for the CU at the Star School before the Covid-19. Please register a CU Passport to Learning for £0 at the Star School through the university online shop.
You must bring your previous CU Passport to Learning to us for a checking at the Star School.

5. Consent and Signature: Permission will be given by Parent/Carer for name, date of birth and school to be recorded by Sheffield City Council so CU credits can be awarded.

For more information please visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/study/courses/children

This summer, immerse yourself in our exclusive Chinese language and culture courses. Designed for adults of all ages and backgrounds, our summer schools offer a unique blend of education, interaction, and cultural immersion, right in the heart of Sheffield. Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills, explore new interests, or simply indulge in the beauty of Chinese culture, our tailored courses are waiting for you!

Confucius Institute Summer School for Adults 2026:

Course dates: Monday 8 June - Thursday 16 July 2026
(Please see available courses and course days below)
Class times: 18:00-20:00
Price: £50 - £90, depending on the course

Please note: The Concessions rate is only available to current University of Sheffield staff and students.

Course 1: Tourism Chinese - Monday
Entry level: Beginners
Course 2: Business Chinese - Tuesday
Entry level: Elementary
Course 3: Written Chinese - Wednesday
Entry level: Beginners
Course 4: Sheffield Chinese - Wednesday
Entry level: Elementary
Course 5: Calligraphy - Thursday
Entry level: All levels
Course 6: Tai Chi - Thursday
Entry level: Beginners
Course 7: Painting - Chinese Mythical Creatures - Wednesday
Entry level: All levels
Course 8: Today's China - Tuesday
Entry level: Elementary

Please note: Written Chinese, Sheffield Chinese, Calligraphy, Tai Chi and Painting are in-person attendance only.

Class venues and the timetable will be released on our website at a later date.

For any queries, please contact us at confucius@sheffield.ac.uk

Refunds for course fees, excluding the fees for the attended sessions, are available within the first two weeks of the course.

Refunds beyond this period can only be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Youth Chinese Test for School Students.

The Youth Chinese Proficiency Test (YCT) assesses primary and secondary school students' abilities to use Chinese as a second language in their daily and academic life.

The YCT is divided into a writing and speaking test, independent of each other. The writing test consists of four levels. The speaking test consists of two levels, including elementary and intermediate. 

The YCT consists of two independent parts: the written test (YCT Level 1 to Level 4) and the oral test (Basic Level and Intermediate Level). The two parts can be taken separately. Details can be found at: 
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/test/yct

Test time:
     YCT Level 1, 09:00 (login at 8:30)
     YCT Level 2, 09:00 (login at 8:30)
     YCT Level 3: 09:00 (login at 8:30)
     YCT Level 4: 09:00 (login at 8:30)
     YCT speaking, Basic: 11:00 (login 10:30)
     YCT speaking, Intermediate: 11:00 (login 10:30)

Test place: Room and Building at the University of Sheffield campus will be announced at the near time.

Registration deadline： 13 May 2026

It is essential to send an id photo of the Test Taker to confucius@sheffield.ac.uk for this internet-based and In-Person test. Failure to do so will result in incomplete registration and being unable to take the test.