The Confucius Institute at UWI St. Augustine is a centre for Mandarin Chinese language teaching and the promotion of Chinese culture. The CI at UWI St.
It is operated in partnership with China Agricultural University (CAU) and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban). Augustine is unique in that it is the product of an agreement between the governments of the People’s Republic of China and Trinidad and Tobago. Officially established on October 23rd 2013, it is the first institute of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago, and the se
06/08/2026
On July 28th 2026, the Alliance Française invited the Confucius Institute (CI) to offer Chinese cultural activities to participants of their Summer Camp 2026. Origami, paper cutting and calligraphy were some of the activities offered to engage with the campers. One of the core initiatives of the Confucius Institute is outreach, having the opportunity to form connections through cultural exchange is at heart of the Institute’s operations.
03/08/2026
Today we wish to show appreciation to the Volunteer Chinese Language Teachers of the academic year 2025- 2026.
As we approach a new academic year, we would like to take the opportunity to look back at the invaluable contributions of Ruru and Suyi.
Their hard work and commitment were transformational to the Confucius Institute, and their impact will continue to inspire the continued efforts of the Institute.
As we embark on the promising new academic year, we hope to grow in numbers as the Institute aims to engage the student population in interactive learning and outreach opportunities.
16/07/2026
If you missed the Beginner Friendly Chinese Sessions this summer, we have you covered. Request to join our mailing list by sending us an email at [email protected] and receive weekly updates on our upcoming sessions and short courses. Here is a glimpse of this summer’s offering, we hope to see you soon.
16/06/2026
The Confucius Institute at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, introduces the Chinese Cuisine Catering series, and the first edition will be on dumpling making.
The Chinese Cuisine Catering series focuses on engaging all food lovers and enthusiasts in broadening their culinary skillset.
Let’s learn and create together!
Group discounts are available for groups of 4 and more.
Pre-register now by sending us an email ([email protected]) of the sessions that you are interested in, and the registration and payment information will be sent via email for you to complete your registration.
16/06/2026
Start off your summer by enrolling in beginner-friendly Chinese sessions.
These sessions are designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture. The Institute’s dedicated facilitators are ready to meet all your learning needs through interactive educational content.
Enrolment in the sessions also prepare learners for Semester’s I & II short courses for the Academic year of 2026/2027.
Pre-register now by sending us an email ([email protected]) of the sessions that you are interested in, and the registration and payment information will be sent via email for you to complete your registration.
16/06/2026
Start off your summer by enrolling in beginner-friendly Chinese sessions.
These sessions are designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture. The Institute’s dedicated facilitators are ready to meet all your learning needs through interactive educational content.
Enrolment in the sessions also prepare learners for Semester’s I & II short courses for the Academic year of 2026/2027.
Pre-register now by sending us an email ([email protected]) of the sessions that you are interested in, and the registration and payment information will be sent via email for you to complete your registration.
04/05/2026
The Confucius Institute at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus looks back at the memorable moments of the Chinese Language Day celebrated on April 20th, 2026.
As a part of the Chinese Language Day celebrations, participants of the 2026 Chinese Language Day Calligraphy Competition were awarded for their talented work on Chinese calligraphy with the theme "Year of the Horse, Ode to the Horse."
Remarks were made by Senator Daniel Rasheed, Dr. Nicole Roberts, Local Director of the Confucius Institute, Mr. Yang Han, Deputy Head of Mission, the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago and Ms. Kiva Clarke, Deputy Permanent Secretary, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.
Specially invited guests: Mr. Dev Pooma, Curriculum Officer, Ministry of Education and Ms. Anyka Batista, Director/Directrice, Alliance Française of Trinidad and Tobago were also in attendance to support the cooperative collaboration of cultures.
The activities on this day highlighted the shared appreciation for cultural inclusivity and language learning.
To learn more about the Confucius Institute and its upcoming events, email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list.
10/04/2026
The Confucius Institute at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Chinese Language Day Calligraphy Competition.
Congratulations to each and every participant. Your enthusiasm and diligence are admirable, and we look forward to seeing more of this in future events.
After careful consideration, the following persons achieved the highest scores and are considered this year's winners of the Brush and Pen categories:
Brush Category
1st- Renee Dookeran
2nd- Margaret Edwards-Barran
3rd- Kim Mallalieu
Pen Category
1st- Michelle Yee Fong
2nd- Lillian Liang
3rd- Hailin Huang
We look forward to seeing all participants and winners at the award ceremony on Monday, 20th April 2026, at the Centre for Language Learning (CLL) Auditorium.
Further details would be shared via email. ([email protected])