ANNUAL CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES
The Business Confucius Institute of the Athens University of Economics and Business offers annual Chinese language programmes, from beginner level through successive levels of advanced language training.
The programmes are designed for students, professionals and anyone aged 14 and above who wishes to learn Chinese, systematically develop their language skills or prepare for the official HSK/HSKK Chinese proficiency examinations.
Courses are taught by experienced native Chinese-speaking instructors using modern and interactive teaching methods aimed at the gradual development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
The learning pathway is organised into successive levels in accordance with the HSK framework. The levels and classes offered are determined each academic year, depending on availability and the number of interested participants.
Useful Information
📄 Course Schedule 2026–2027
📄 Tuition Fees & Discounts
📝 Online Enrolment for Chinese Language Programmes
HYBRID LEARNING – HYFLEX
Courses are delivered in a hybrid (HyFlex) format, allowing students to participate either in person in the classroom or remotely in real time via Zoom.
The hybrid teaching format provides greater flexibility in attendance while maintaining synchronous and interactive participation in class.PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme is organised into successive levels of language training in accordance with the HSK 3.0 framework. The levels and classes offered are determined each academic year.
HSK 1, HSK 2 and HSK 3 are each completed within one academic year.
HSK 4, HSK 5 and HSK 6 are each structured over two consecutive academic years (A and B), allowing sufficient time to complete the syllabus and systematically develop the corresponding language skills.
Learning Pathway
|
Level |
Duration |
Teaching Materials |
|
HSK 1 |
1 academic year |
New HSK Course 1 (HSK 3.0) |
|
HSK 2 |
1 academic year |
New HSK Course 2 (HSK 3.0) |
|
HSK 3 |
1 academic year |
New HSK Course 3 (HSK 3.0) |
|
HSK 4A |
1st year of HSK 4 |
HSK Standard Course 4A |
|
HSK 4B |
2nd year of HSK 4 |
HSK Standard Course 4B |
|
HSK 5A |
1st year of HSK 5 |
HSK Standard Course 5A |
|
HSK 5B |
2nd year of HSK 5 |
HSK Standard Course 5B |
|
HSK 6A |
1st year of HSK 6 |
HSK Standard Course 6A |
|
HSK 6B |
2nd year of HSK 6 |
HSK Standard Course 6B |
Note: The levels and classes running each academic year are determined according to availability and the number of interested participants. For the classes offered during the current academic year, please refer to the current Course Schedule.
TEACHING MATERIALS
Teaching materials are selected according to the level of language training and are used in combination with supplementary educational material provided as part of the courses.
HSK 1, HSK 2 AND HSK 3 – NEW HSK COURSE
For HSK 1, HSK 2 and HSK 3, the New HSK Course for HSK 3.0 series is used. The series has been designed in accordance with the structure and requirements of HSK 3.0.
For each of these three levels, the corresponding Textbook and Workbook are used.
HSK 1 – New HSK Course 1
Textbook — ISBN: 9787521367744
Workbook — ISBN: 9787521371772
HSK 2 – New HSK Course 2
Textbook — ISBN: 9787521368048
Workbook — ISBN: 9787521371789
HSK 3 – New HSK Course 3
Textbook — ISBN: 9787521368031
Workbook — ISBN: 9787521374049
Publisher: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP)
Languages: Chinese / English
Publication Year: 2026
The New HSK Course series combines systematic Chinese language learning with preparation for the corresponding HSK levels and includes both print and digital learning resources.
HSK 4, HSK 5 AND HSK 6 – HSK STANDARD COURSE
For HSK 4, HSK 5 and HSK 6, the HSK Standard Course series is used.
Each level is structured over two consecutive academic years:
HSK 4
HSK 4A – HSK Standard Course 4A
HSK 4B – HSK Standard Course 4B
HSK 5
HSK 5A – HSK Standard Course 5A
HSK 5B – HSK Standard Course 5B
HSK 6
HSK 6A – HSK Standard Course 6A
HSK 6B – HSK Standard Course 6B
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Learning Chinese at the Business Confucius Institute is combined with opportunities to discover and engage with Chinese culture.
As part of the Institute's activities, cultural workshops and events are organised, including Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting, Tai Chi, tea ceremony, traditional music and an introduction to traditional Chinese clothing (Hanfu).
Students may also receive information about summer, winter and other educational programmes in China announced through the Institute. Eligibility, duration, funding and other conditions are determined by each individual call for applications.
More information: Summer and Winter Educational Programmes in China.
TUITION FEES AND DISCOUNTS
Information on annual tuition fees, available discount categories, eligibility requirements and required supporting documents is provided in the official document:
📄 Tuition Fees & Discounts (PDF)
Please consult the above document before paying the tuition fees and submitting the online enrolment form.
REGISTRATION
Enrolment for the Chinese language programmes is completed online.
Before submitting your enrolment form, please:
- consult the Course Schedule 2026–2027 and select the class you wish to attend;
- review the Tuition Fees & Discounts;
- pay the tuition fees in accordance with the relevant instructions; and
- complete and submit the online enrolment form, attaching the required supporting documents.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory. Student attendance is recorded at every class, whether participation is in person or remotely in real time via Zoom.
Attendance is considered satisfactory provided that a student's absences do not exceed 15% of the programme's total scheduled teaching hours during the academic year. Satisfactory attendance is a prerequisite for the issuance of a Certificate of Attendance.
After completion of the courses, students who meet the above requirement may request a Certificate of Attendance by email from the Business Confucius Institute Secretariat. The email should include only the student’s full name, academic year, and the level / class attended.
Processing of requests for Certificates of Attendance begins ten (10) working days after the end of the academic year.
Online enrolment for the Chinese language programmes opens every year on 1 September. Enrolment remains open at least until the start of classes for each class and may continue thereafter, subject to availability. Early enrolment is recommended, as some classes may reach capacity before classes begin.