The Confucius Institute at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is dedicated to promoting Chinese language teaching and to fostering international cultural and intellectual exchange.
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The Confucius Institute at the University is staffed by both Victoria University of Wellington and Xiamen University.
Discover China! workshops
Contact us to organise a free Discover China! cultural event for your school or community group.
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Chinese language courses
Prepare for HSK tests or learn the basics of Chinese language and culture and gain a greater understanding of conducting business with China with Workplace Chinese.
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Where can learning Mandarin take you? Hear from diplomats, social entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and policy makers in this video series.
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Mandarin Language Assistants
MLAs support natural pronunciation and intonation in Mandarin classes, provide cultural insights, and assist classroom teachers across all educational levels.
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