Student camp to China
Student camps are one of the best ways to inspire and motivate students in terms of their language learning, as well as life goals.
School groups can apply to participate in a partially funded student camp in China.
The Confucius Institute is now open for school groups to express interest for 2026 and 2027 student camps. Funding is available for one school per year to participate in a student camp to China.
2026 - Deadline closes 1 September 2025 for groups travelling between April to September 2026.
It is important to note that applications submitted in December may be affected by holidays such as New Year's and Chinese New Year, which could impact the final approval timeline. The final result of the application may be available in February or March 2026.
2027 - Deadline closes 13 February 2026 for groups travelling between December 2026 and September 2027
If you are considering applying for a student camp in China, please get in touch early.
Trip inclusions:
- Activities in China include Chinese language courses, Approaching China and Chinese cultural courses, accounting for 60% of the time;
- A variety of exchange activities (such as communication between Chinese and foreign students) and visiting experience of Chinese historical and cultural places, accounting for 40% of the time.
- The trip is for 10 days (including arrival and departure time).
- The group will spend five days at our partner institution Xiamen University, in an immersion Chinese language and culture programme.
- One teacher must accompany the group at their own expense, with a teacher student ratio of 1:10.
- CLEC will cover the cost of students’ food, accommodation, in country transportation, and the majority of group activities while in China (any additional costs for e.g., day trips will be advised early on).
- International airfares, health insurance, visas and other travel costs need to be met by the students themselves.
Eligibility:
- A minimum number of 10 students are required
- Students should all be NZ permanent residents, and aged 15–30.
- Non-Chinese nationality, and native language is not Chinese
- Participating students should not have been part of previous CLEC or "Chinese Bridge" student camps within the last 3 years.
- All students should have studied Chinese and passed HSK Level 2/YCT Level 3 or above. The Confucius Institute can organise testing as required.
- At least one teacher must accompany the group at their own expense.
- All participants should be healthy and fit for international travel.
Please email Confucius Institute at the University for further details and an application form.