Learn Chinese in Christchurch

3 places in Christchurch teach Chinese: 1 Confucius Institute, 1 weekend school and 1 university. 1 also teaches online. 1 has classes for children. 1 is an official HSK test centre.

Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury Confucius Institute Level A1 to C2 · on site · HSK test centre
Still running in 2026, jointly managed with Huazhong University of Science and Technology; contact is the institute's coordinator.
Evening Chinese courses · Chinese martial arts courses · HSK, HSKK and YCT tests · School and community Chinese programmes
Rewi Alley Chinese School Weekend school For children, adults and heritage speakers · Level A1 to C2 · Sat · on site and online · Taught in English
It calls itself the largest Chinese language school in the South Island and welcomes learners of Chinese descent and of other backgrounds.
Saturday Chinese classes from pre-school to level 13 · Adult evening Chinese classes from beginner to advanced · Business Chinese · Online Chinese classes
University of Canterbury, Chinese University Level A1 to C2 · on site
the Confucius Institute on campus runs HSK tests.
BA major and minor in Chinese · Chinese Language 1-A (CHIN151) for beginners · Chinese culture courses (e.g. Understanding China) · Exchange and immersion programmes with Chinese universities

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