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Tui Tuia | Learning Circle empowers Kāhui Ako, kaiako, teachers, school leaders and tumuaki to achieve better outcomes for students and learners.

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Languages, Culture & Identity

We offer programmes, workshops, in-person classroom support, online support and resources to help strengthen language learning in New Zealand schools.

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Cultural competencies

Pacific-Led Education

Empowering educators, students, and communities to shape a future of educational excellence that is firmly rooted in Pacific identity and aspirations.

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Literacy and Numeracy

We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

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Dr Jiwei Fu

CHINESE National Language Adviser

Dr Jiwei Fu is the Chinese NationalAdviser in the Tui Tuia team and provides support for the teaching and learningof Chinese in New Zealand schools.


With an academic background in language philology (PhD), and over 30 years’ experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, as well as administration experience in international education organisations, he is enthusiastic to facilitate the teaching, learning and understanding of Chinese language and culture in New Zealand.

Jiwei has worked in China, South Korea, Pakistan, and the USA, in the capacity of Associate Professor, Exchange Professor, Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute of National University of Modern Languages and Western Michigan University and Deputy Director of the Department of Confucius Institute at Beijing Language and Culture University.

Jiwei has an academic background in language philology (PhD), over 25 years’ experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, and administration experience in international education organisations. He is enthusiastic to facilitate the teaching, learning and understanding of Chinese language and culture in New Zealand.

Jiwei has worked in China, South Korea, Pakistan, USA, and New Zealand in the capacity of Associate Professor, Exchange Professor and Assistant Director of the Confucius Institute of National University of Modern Languages and Western Michigan University. 

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