{"id":156166,"date":"2025-10-30T13:09:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pb.edu.pl\/2025\/10\/30\/klasa-konfucjanska-w-politechnice-bialostockiej-ma-ponad-5-lat\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:35:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:35:21","slug":"confucius-classroom-at-bialystok-university-of-technology-over-five-years-of-promoting-chinese-language-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pb.edu.pl\/en\/2025\/10\/30\/confucius-classroom-at-bialystok-university-of-technology-over-five-years-of-promoting-chinese-language-and-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Confucius Classroom at Bialystok University of Technology \u2013 over five years of promoting Chinese language and culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Confucius Classroom at Bialystok University of Technology marked its fifth anniversary together with enthusiasts of Chinese culture. For more than five years, it has been successfully teaching Chinese to both young people and adults, while introducing them to the rich culture and traditions of the Middle Kingdom.<\/div>\n
The meeting on 29 October 2025 was enriched with workshops in fan painting and decorating ornaments inspired by the famous blue-and-white porcelain of the Ming dynasty.<\/div>\n
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Confucius Classroom \u2013 an initiative that builds bridges<\/h4>\n

The Confucius Classroom at Bialystok University of Technology was established in 2019. It currently operates within the structure of the Polish-Chinese Cooperation Centre of Bialystok University of Technology<\/a>. The main task of the Classroom is to conduct Chinese language courses at all proficiency levels. As emphasised by Ewa \u015aleszy\u0144ska, MA, from the Polish-Chinese Cooperation Centre, the scope of the unit\u2019s activities is much broader.<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Confucius Classroom has become our window to Chinese culture. We bring it closer to the academic community of Bialystok University of Technology and to all interested people from outside the university \u2013 says Ewa \u015aleszy\u0144ska. \u2013 We organise classes in calligraphy and Tai Chi, as well as numerous workshops that introduce the art and culture of traditional China. The interest is considerable, because Chinese culture is incredibly rich and fascinating \u2013 from history and mythology to customs and monuments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

HSK and HSKK exams<\/h4>\n

An important element enhancing the prestige of the Confucius Classroom at Bialystok University of Technology is the organisation of preparatory courses and official examination sessions for the Chinese Proficiency Tests \u2013 HSK* and HSKK** \u2013 in Bia\u0142ystok. These certificates often serve as a passport to international opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u2013 We are among the few institutions in north-eastern Poland authorised to conduct HSK exams \u2013 emphasises Ewa \u015aleszy\u0144ska, MA. \u2013 The exams are taken by our course participants as well as by people from other parts of Poland who come to Bia\u0142ystok especially for this purpose. The HSK certificate opens doors to various scholarships and study opportunities in China. In 2024, as many as eight of our students took part in a summer school organised by the Confucius Institute in Opole and Beijing University of Technology.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is the best proof that the knowledge acquired at Bialystok University of Technology opens doors to international experiences and unique opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Confucius Classroom at Bialystok University of Technology maintains a stable number of participants (around 100 people) and, thanks to the introduction of online courses, reaches learners from all over Poland \u2013 from Gda\u0144sk to \u0141\u00f3d\u017a and Krak\u00f3w.<\/p>\n

*HSK \u2013 short for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (The Chinese Proficiency Test) \u2013 is a written international test of Chinese language proficiency.<\/em><\/p>\n

**HSKK \u2013 short for Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi \u2013 is an oral exam testing speaking skills in Chinese.<\/em><\/p>\n

Teachers from China<\/h4>\n

The attractiveness of the courses and workshops offered by the Confucius Classroom is ensured by a team of native-speaking teachers delegated directly by Beijing University of Technology as part of official cooperation. The classes are usually taught by three teachers: two young volunteers and one experienced lecturer. Their presence at Bialystok University of Technology is also appreciated by students of the International School of Engineering (ISE) \u2013 a joint project run by Bialystok University of Technology in partnership with Tianjin Chengjian University (TCU)<\/a> and Cracow University of Technology<\/a>. Each year, a group of students from China comes to study at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences<\/a> in the fields of Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Chinese students are often surprised to see their compatriots here, teaching Chinese language classes at the Confucius Classroom \u2013 says Ewa \u015aleszy\u0144ska. \u2013 Our teachers help them adapt to life in Bia\u0142ystok.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The teachers of the Confucius Classroom communicate with their students in English.<\/p>\n

\u2013 I have been in Bia\u0142ystok for two years now. I have learned a bit of Polish, but not enough to teach in it \u2013 says Ning Yu, a teacher from China. \u2013 I conduct classes for 4\u20135 groups a week, at different levels of proficiency. I am convinced that each of my students, once in China, will be able to communicate with locals. The most important thing is to open yourself to another culture. My brother, for example, admires Robert Lewandowski and follows the achievements of the Polish men\u2019s volleyball team. I think this is how we build bridges between our countries. Knowing the language and culture makes it much easier.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Discover the charm of Chinese culture on the Bialystok University of Technology campus<\/h4>\n

The Polish-Chinese Cooperation Centre of Bialystok University of Technology<\/a> invites everyone to join:<\/p>\n