Confucius Institute in Auckland

03/08/2026

🎬 Lights, camera, creativity!

The 2026 Chinese Short Video Competition is now open for entries! Whether you're passionate about storytelling, Chinese language, or cultural exchange, this is your chance to turn your ideas into a short video and share them with the world.

✨ Open to students across Auckland, New Zealand.
📹 Get creative. Tell your story. Inspire others.

Learn more and register here: https://ci.ac.nz/events/registration-opens-the-2026-chinese-short-video-competition/. We can't wait to see what you create! 🌏🎥

22/07/2026

Over the past two days, our MLAs came together for our Mid-Year Workshop - a chance to pause, reflect, and grow together.

We created a safe and supportive space to share both the highlights and the challenges of the past two terms. From discussing the professional growth cycle, celebrating classroom successes to sharing moments that stretched us, every conversation was an opportunity to learn from one another.

Teaching is a journey of continuous reflection, and we're proud of the openness, resilience, and commitment our MLAs have shown. Here's to carrying these insights into the second half of the year and continuing to make a positive difference in our schools. 🌱📚

19/06/2026

🐉 Happy Dragon Boat Festival Weekend!
Wishing everyone a joyful celebration filled with delicious Zòngzi (粽子), exciting dragon boat races, and precious moments with family and friends.

17/06/2026

🎤 The annual New Zealand Chinese Song Contest is now open for entries!

Do you love singing? This is your chance to showcase your talent, celebrate Chinese music, and connect with fellow performers from across New Zealand.

Register today and let your voice shine! ✨

05/05/2026

Last Thursday, we were delighted to celebrate International Chinese Language Day at Fairfield College! 🎉

As one of our Confucius Classroom schools, Fairfield students and teachers truly demonstrated their passion for learning and exploring Chinese language and culture. From engaging activities to vibrant interactions, the enthusiasm across the school was inspiring to see.

We were especially excited to hear about the recent study camp to China over the April holidays—students returned with unforgettable experiences and stories to share, clearly having enjoyed every moment of the journey.

A highlight of the event was the student representative’s speech delivered entirely in Chinese, which truly wowed all attending guests.

22/03/2026

2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships – Now Open for Applications 🥳🥳

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships are now open.

In partnership with Fudan University, CI in Auckland are offering qualified candidates the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, sponsored by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC). The scholarship supports study in the following programs:

📚Chinese Language Study Program
📚Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language
📚Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

For eligibility details and application instructions, please contact: [email protected]

05/03/2026

Last week, CI in Auckland hosted a Lead Teacher Workshop at our premises, with teachers from eight partner schools taking part. The workshop provided a valuable space for teachers to exchange ideas on how to best support the work of Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) in schools.

Xiaolu facilitated the session and shared insights on MLA wellbeing and understanding Gen Z professionals, sparking thoughtful discussions about supporting young language assistants as they begin their teaching journey in Aotearoa.

Thank you to all the teachers who joined us and contributed their perspectives!😊

09/02/2026

Our 2026 MLA Orientation Week has come to an end — a week filled with learning, connecting, and preparing for the journey ahead.

The 2026 MLAs are now heading into schools with fresh inspiration, growing confidence, and a real passion for teaching and cultural exchange.

We wish all our MLAs a rewarding and meaningful year ahead as they begin this exciting chapter in New Zealand schools. 🌱📚

All the best and you’ve got this!

14/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we farewell our MLAs 2025 and thank you for the energy, commitment, and passion you’ve brought to classrooms and school communities across Aotearoa. 📚

We wish each of you all the very best for the next chapter ahead. May this holiday season bring rest, joy, and time to recharge after a year of meaningful work.

🎄 Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Enjoy a well-earned break — we look forward to seeing you back and refreshed in January. ✨

17/11/2025

A New Language is a New Life 🌏✨

We were delighted to co-host the latest NextGen Dialogue with the New Zealand China Council (NZCC), bringing together Chinese language teachers and learners to share motivations, challenges, and the future of language education.

So inspiring to see former MLAs now thriving as passionate educators, continuing to build bridges between Aotearoa and China through language and culture. ❤️📚

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