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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Workplace Chinese

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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Confucius Institute career stories

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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