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.
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.
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.
Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) are postgraduate students from China who come to New Zealand for one to three years to teach Chinese in New Zealand schools. This year, there are 42 Mandarin Language Assistants and three Mandarin teachers employed by UC's Confucius Institute. Learn more about our MLA programme.
Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) are postgraduate students from China who come to New Zealand for one to three years to teach Chinese in New Zealand schools. This year, there are 42 Mandarin Language Assistants and three Mandarin teachers employed by UC's Confucius Institute. Learn more about our MLA programme.
The Calligraphy Competition is organised by UC's Confucius Institute (CIUC). It's open to all Aotearoa | New Zealand school students and tertiary institutions. Native and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome to enter. Winning entries are collected and published by CIUC in a book. Learn more about our NZ Chinese Calligraphy Competition.
The Calligraphy Competition is organised by UC's Confucius Institute (CIUC). It's open to all Aotearoa | New Zealand school students and tertiary institutions. Native and non-native speakers of Chinese are welcome to enter. Winning entries are collected and published by CIUC in a book. Learn more about our NZ Chinese Calligraphy Competition.
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.
Every year UC's Confucius Institute organises a delegation to China for school leaders. The delegation provides an opportunity for school leaders to learn about China and experience the culture first-hand. Find out about our Principals Delegation to China.
Every year UC's Confucius Institute organises a delegation to China for school leaders. The delegation provides an opportunity for school leaders to learn about China and experience the culture first-hand. Find out about our Principals Delegation to China.
Every year, we organise a culture camp for students of Chinese language to visit and experience China.
Every year, we organise a culture camp for students of Chinese language to visit and experience China.
