Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington

The role of CI VUW is to build New Zealanders’ understanding of and familiarity with China, its language, culture and people. The Institute works to expand opportunities for New Zealanders to learn Chinese-in schools and in tailored classes. It builds knowledge of China’s long and rich culture by bringing in artists, writers, musicians and performers to give New Zealand audiences an experience of Chinese traditional and contemporary culture, often in collaboration with Kiwi artists and performers. Being part of Victoria University, CI VUW contributes to enhancing scholarship about China and building academic links with China, especially with Confucius Institute partner, Xiamen University. The Confucius Institute is part of Victoria University’s strategy to build its engagement with China.