IFRN opens registrations for free Mandarin courses; see how to participate

The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) has opened registrations for a new cycle of free Mandarin courses. In total, there are 120 places distributed in six classes for beginners, with in-person classes at the Rectory, in Natal, and at the São Gonçalo do Amarante Campus, in addition to virtual options.

Registration can be made until October 21st, using an electronic form. Each class offers 20 places. Interested parties should choose just one option and check the times, modality and participation criteria before sending the data.

To follow classes, it is necessary to have intermediate knowledge of English. According to IFRN, the activities will be led by Chinese assistants who do not yet speak Portuguese.

Who can participate?

The vacancies are intended for IFRN students and employees, as well as people from the external community. Distribution includes internal and external audiences.

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available in each category, selection will be made by draw, scheduled for October 22nd.

Students and employees who apply for vacancies reserved for the internal public must attach a document to the form that proves their active connection with the institution.

The result will be sent by email on October 22, along with information about the location of in-person classes or access to virtual activities. The start of classes is scheduled for October 23rd, according to the calendar of each class.

Check class schedules

São Gonçalo do Amarante Campus

Class 1: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 12pm. In-person mode, with a workload of six hours per week.

Class 2: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 2pm to 4pm. In-person mode, with a workload of six hours per week.

Rectory (Christmas)

Class 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 12pm. In-person mode, with a workload of six hours per week.

Class 4: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 2pm to 4pm. In-person mode, with a workload of six hours per week.

Online classes

Class 5: Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8pm to 9:30pm, with three hours per week.

Class 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8pm to 9:30pm, with three hours per week.

Classes will be taught by Chinese exchange students

The activities will be led by Yishuo Zhang and Qin Zhang, exchange students who participate in the IFRN's Linguistic-Academic Exchange Program.

The two arrived at the institution in September and are expected to remain until January 2027. In addition to teaching Mandarin, the initiative seeks to promote cultural exchange between China and the academic community of Rio Grande do Norte.