Chinese School

Fo Guang Chinese School (North Island) New Zealand was founded in 1994 with 25 students. Today it has expanded to more than 20 classes of about 300 students. Subjects taught include Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Pre-school Chinese, Adult Chinese, Mathematics, Finger Arithmetic and Drawing.

Venerable Master Hsing Yun always emphasised education, with the vision of propagating Buddhist teachings through cultural activities and fostering talent through education. The school’s facility offers an excellent learning environment for children. Curriculum organised jointly by Fo Guang Shan (North Island) temple, BLIA (North Island) and the school includes recitation contests, the Pearls of Wisdom reading competition, kite painting at the Moon Festival, colouring competitions, and dance and singing performances.

With the joint efforts of the temple, BLIA and the “Caring Parents” who volunteer at the school, Fo Guang Chinese School continues to carry traditional Chinese culture forward.

Enquiries: 09-274 4880 · nzfgscs1@gmail.com