The Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury aims to bring understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and language to our local community - the South Island of New Zealand. We have a range of programmes designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding, which we offer both to students and to the general public.
Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) are postgraduate students from China who come to New Zealand for 1 – 3 years to teach Chinese in New Zealand schools. This year, there are 42 Mandarin Language Assistants and three Mandarin teachers employed by the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury teaching Chinese.
Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) are postgraduate students from China who come to New Zealand for 1 – 3 years to teach Chinese in New Zealand schools. This year, there are 42 Mandarin Language Assistants and three Mandarin teachers employed by the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury teaching Chinese.
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardised test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses the ability of non-native speakers to communicate in life, study, and work. Learn more about these examinations.
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardised test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses the ability of non-native speakers to communicate in life, study, and work. Learn more about these examinations.
The 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese Proficiency Competition (汉语桥) returned in 2023. This competition is hosted by UC's Confucius Institute and supported by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC). Learn more about the Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition.
The 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese Proficiency Competition (汉语桥) returned in 2023. This competition is hosted by UC's Confucius Institute and supported by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC). Learn more about the Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition.
Every year the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury (CIUC) organises a delegation to China for school leaders. The delegation is an opportunity for school leaders to learn about China and experience the culture first-hand. Schools are expected to cover the cost of the flights to and from China, but Huazhong University of Science and Technology covers all expenses incurred within China.
Every year the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury (CIUC) organises a delegation to China for school leaders. The delegation is an opportunity for school leaders to learn about China and experience the culture first-hand. Schools are expected to cover the cost of the flights to and from China, but Huazhong University of Science and Technology covers all expenses incurred within China.
Chinese Tea House is a programme offered by UC's Confucius Institute. It's a Chinese corner for all UC staff and students as well as the general public of Christchurch to practice Chinese language and experience Chinese culture. Find out about our on-campus programmes.
Chinese Tea House is a programme offered by UC's Confucius Institute. It's a Chinese corner for all UC staff and students as well as the general public of Christchurch to practice Chinese language and experience Chinese culture. Find out about our on-campus programmes.
The Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury is delighted to annouce the Culture Camp to China is resuming from 2024! Every year, we organise a culture camp for students of Chinese language to visit and experience China!
The Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury is delighted to annouce the Culture Camp to China is resuming from 2024! Every year, we organise a culture camp for students of Chinese language to visit and experience China!
The Calligraphy Competition is organised by the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury and is open to all Aotearoa New Zealand school students and Tertiary institutions. Both native and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome to enter. Winning entries are collected and published by CIUC in book form.
The Calligraphy Competition is organised by the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury and is open to all Aotearoa New Zealand school students and Tertiary institutions. Both native and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome to enter. Winning entries are collected and published by CIUC in book form.
