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Welcome to the University of Liverpool Confucius Institute

The LCI is a space to engage with, learn and share Chinese culture.

Discover Chinese culture and language

Beginning in 2009, the Liverpool Confucius Institute (LCI) is a collaborative project between the University of Liverpool (UoL), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) and the Chinese International Education Foundation. The LCI is committed to working with UoL, XJTU, local Liverpool and Merseyside councils, cultural organisations, schools and the public for the promotion of Chinese language and culture.

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Mandarin language courses

Learn Mandarin with LCI through our range of courses from HSK to Children's Mandarin.

LCI Mandarin Teacher in a school classroom.

Schools and colleges activities

Become an LCI partner or book our team to share Chinese culture and language with your students.

Pagoda Youth Orchestra performing at the LCI Chinese New Year Gala 2025.

Events

Browse our upcoming events, including free weekly activities and larger annual events.

HSK Mandarin Test

The LCI is an Official HSK Test Centre and holds the HSK Test offline, in-person, paper-based. Find out more information about taking the test.

Chinese Studies combined BA courses

Find out more about our combined courses which offer Chinese Studies as an option as well as the opportunity to study abroad for a year at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.