Chinese Immersion

Coming Soon. More details to be updated at a later date.

Imagine arriving in one of the most exciting cities in the world — where breakfast is steamed buns from a street stall, where temples built a thousand years ago sit next to neon shopping districts, and where people, language and movement fill every moment. This programme is your chance to experience China from the inside: living on a real university campus, practising Chinese in everyday life, and growing your confidence through real immersion rather than classroom theory alone.

Key Information

‍• Eligibility: NZ registered teachers of Chinese (ages 25–55)
• Proficiency required: HSK Level 1+ preferred
• Programme capacity: 15 participants

Priority is given to teachers of Levels 1–4, non-native speakers, active Language Circle participants and educators looking to grow professionally.

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What You’ll Experience & Learn‍

Throughout the programme you will:
• Immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture daily
• Create classroom resources inspired by real experiences
• Take part in hands-on cultural workshops
• Visit schools and observe teaching in action
• Explore world cultural heritage sites
• Build strong professional networks with teachers across NZ
• Return home energised, informed and inspired to teach

All activities are delivered in Mandarin, offering authentic, lived language learning for teachers working toward fluency and cultural competency.

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You’ll Return With More Than Language

‍Expect to leave China with stronger Mandarin skills, better teaching strategies, new friendships, and deep cultural understanding. You’ll return with ideas, memories, inspiration — and the confidence to bring Chinese to life for your students back home.

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