History The Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) was established at the end of 2007. Since its inception, the CISU was based at the Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University. In 2009 however, it moved its bases to the SU International. Structure Directorship: Based at the SU International , the CISU is co-directed by Mr Robert Kotze from the SU International and Dr Ying Wang. Mission The CISU is committed to providing Chinese language and culture teaching resources and services at the university at large, as well as in the Western Cape of South Africa. The main mission is to accommodate and facilitate people who are interested and willing to learn Chinese language and to understand Chinese culture. Chinese courses are offered to university students, school pupils as well as the general Stellenbosch community on a weekly basis throughout the year.