Learn Chinese in Almaty

5 places in Almaty teach Chinese: 2 universities, 2 Confucius Institutes and 1 language school. 1 also teaches online. 1 has classes for children. 1 is an official HSK test centre.

1. 
   Caspian University, Centre of Chinese Language and Culture University For adults · on site

   The centre was presented in Almaty with the Chinese Consul General present and now works in the university's new building.

   Chinese language and culture centre, presented with the First President's Foundation

2. 
   Chinese.kz language centre (Almaty) Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in Russian

   A network of Chinese language centres across Kazakhstan, active since 2007, that also arranges study in China.

   Group, mini-group and individual Chinese courses · Chinese for children aged 5 to 12 (Montessori-style) · Business Chinese · HSK preparation (levels 1 to 6)

3. 
   Confucius Institute at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Confucius Institute Level A1 to C2 · on site · HSK test centre

   Run with Lanzhou University since 2009, with classes in Kazakh, Russian, English and Chinese. Contact is the university's general desk.

   Basic, intermediate and advanced Chinese (per HSK level) · Business Chinese · Chinese for teenagers · HSK preparation

4. 
   Confucius Institute at Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages Confucius Institute For adults · on site

   Run with Southwest University.

   Chinese language courses

5. 
   Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Construction (KazGASA), Chinese courses University For adults · Level A1 to B1 · on site

   Registration for the HSK 3.0 courses opened on 15 September 2026 with teachers at HSK 5 or above.

   Chinese courses for beginners and continuing learners following HSK 3.0 · Standard group (up to 12), mini-group (up to 6) and intensive group formats

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