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Learn Chinese in Leipzig

8 places in Leipzig teach Chinese: 4 language schools, 2 universities, 1 Confucius Institute and 1 high school. 2 also teach online. 2 have classes for children. 1 is an official HSK test centre.

  1. HTWK Leipzig, Fremdsprachen (Chinesisch) University For adults · Level A1 · Wed 15:30–17:00 · on site

    An elective worth 1 credit for HTWK students; students of TU Dresden, HTW Dresden, Mittweida and Zittau/Görlitz join free, and other outsiders can join as guest listeners if places are left. 13 sessions.

    Chinesisch (A0): Anfänger

  2. Konfuzius-Institut Leipzig Confucius Institute For adults, children and heritage speakers · Level A1 to C1 · Mon 17:00–18:30, 18:30–20:00 and 19:00–20:30, Wed 17:00–18:30, 17:15–18:45 and 19:00–20:30, Thu 17:00–18:30 and 19:00–20:30, Fri 17:00–18:30, Sat 14:00–15:30 · on site and online · Taught in German · HSK test centre

    Courses follow the CEFR and run by trimester at the institute and on Zoom; it lends the textbooks, and children learn on Saturdays. 1 x 90 minutes a week, 8 to 12 sessions a trimester.

    Chinesisch A1.1 to A2.4 · Chinesisch A2+, B1+, B2+ and C1 · Online courses A2+, B1+ and C1 · Chinesisch für Junggebliebene

  3. Language Institute at the University of Leipzig Language school For adults · Level A1 to A2 · Fri 11:15–12:45 and 13:15–14:45 · on site · Taught in German

    Friday midday beginner groups using the textbook Lóng neu, 160 € for 26 lessons, taught by a teacher who also teaches at the Confucius Institute. 1 x 90 min per week at midday, 26 lessons per course, 30 Oct 2026 to 5 Feb 2027.

    Chinesisch A 1, Teil 1 · Chinesisch A 1, Teil 2

  4. Leipzig University, Ostasiatisches Institut (Sinologie) University Level A1 to C2 · on site

    Leipzig set up the first professorship of sinology in Germany in 1878, and the Bachelor includes a semester abroad.

    BA Sinology · MA Chinese Studies · Modern Chinese language courses over four semesters · Classical Chinese

  5. Schule am Palmengarten, Gymnasium der Stadt Leipzig High school For children · on site · Taught in German

    A grammar school (Gymnasium) where pupils learn Chinese as a school subject, on the Fachverband Chinesisch's list (January 2024).

    Chinese as a school subject

  6. Sprache und Wirtschaft Language school For adults · on site

    Chinese is taught one-to-one or in groups of two or three, with dates and pace agreed individually.

    Chinesisch im Einzeltraining · Chinesisch in Kleinstgruppen (2 to 3) · Firmensprachkurse

  7. Sprachschule Aktiv Leipzig Language school For adults · Level A1 · Mon 17:45–20:00, Wed 17:45–20:00 · on site and online · Taught in German

    Online beginner groups on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 349 € for four weeks with a new start each month, and private lessons in person in Leipzig. Online evenings for 4 weeks, new start each month; about 4 months per level.

    Chinesisch Online-Abendkurs in Gruppen (max. 6) · Chinesisch Präsenz-Privatunterricht

  8. vhs Leipzig Language school For adults · Level A1 · Thu evenings, Fri evenings · on site · Taught in German

    A1 is taught in short parts you can join midway; the spring groups meet on Thursday and Friday evenings in Volkmarsdorf. 1 x 90 min per week, 10 sessions.

    Chinesisch A1 Teil 2 in Volkmarsdorf (Thursdays from 14 January 2027) · Chinesisch A1 Teil 5 von 5 in Volkmarsdorf, Kleingruppe (Fridays from 15 January 2027)

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