Confucius Institute in Edmonton

Confucius Institute in Edmonton (CIE) in partnership with Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB), is part of a global network of about 380 Confucius Institutes in some 100 countries, dedicated to the promotion and development of Chinese language education, and cultural and business exchange with the People’s Republic of China. With a start-up fund provided by Hanban, CIE is able to facilitate engagement with China in ways that strengthen the understanding, opportunities and bonds between the people of Canada and the people of China.

Announcement

·	The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is going to organize the 2012 Summer Camp in Shanghai.The Summer Camp is a two-week intensive program for Canadian students, including courses in the Chinese language and culture. During the 2-week program students will have the opportunity to develop their language skills by attending a variety of classes, interacting with Chinese students, and participating in field trips and sightseeing activities.Click to get more information about it.
·	Confucius Institute in Edmonton successfully organized the 5th Alberta Chinese Bridge for elementary, junior and senior high school students by collaboration with different school districts in Alberta on May 5th 2012. The theme of this competition is “Happy Chinese”.
·	Confucius Institute in Edmonton successfully organized the 2012 Spring Testing of Chinese Language Proficiency, which includes HSK, Business Chinese Test(BCT) and Youth Chinese Test(YCT).
·	In order to provide the opportunity for Alberta university students to learn more Chinese and have a better understanding of modern China and Chinese culture, The CIE held the 1^st Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition for University Students on March 31。
·	The Confucius Institute in Edmonton was recognized as the institute of the year in the world confucius institue conference on December 14th 2011 in Beijing.

Photo Gallery


The 5th Chinese Bridge Competition for Elementary, Junior High and Senior High Students in Alberta	Grant MacEwan Uiversity Students Visit CIE	Minister-Counselor of Education for the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Visit CIE	CIE Organized the 2012 HSK and YCT Chinese Language Proficiency Test.

Huazhong University Art Troupe Perform at Edmonton	2012 Chinese Bridge Competition for University Students	Culture Support to Edmonton Metroplis

Confucius Institute of the Year Award 2011	Students in Athabasca School Experience Chinese Art	2011 Summer Camp for Elementary Students from EPS	Confucius Institute of the Year Award
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2012 Chinese Language Tests

2012 Chinese Language Proficiency Spring Testing

Confucius Institute in Edmonton is going to organize the 2012 Spring Testing of Chinese Language Proficiency, which includes HSK, Business Chinese Test(BCT) and Youth Chinese Test(YCT). The Office of Chinese Language Council International has full authority to lead these tests and award certificates on behalf of the Chinese Government on the basis of the number of points achieved.Please download from the following documents and register accordingly.

The May 20 HSK test can be registered on line at the website:
www.chinesetesting.cn

2012 Summer Camp in Shanghai

The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is going to organize the 2012 Summer Camp in Shanghai, China.It is sponsored by the China Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International), a government office of the People's Republic of China that promotes the Chinese language and culture worldwide. The Summer Camp is a two-week intensive program for Canadian students, including courses in the Chinese language and culture. During the 2-week program students will have the opportunity to develop their language skills by attending a variety of classes, interacting with Chinese students, and participating in field trips and sightseeing activities.Click the links below for detailed information and application form.

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2012 Summer Camp Information Brouchure

2012 Summer Camp Application Form

2012 Language and Culture Winter Session

2012 Language and Culture Winter Session Courses

The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is offering Chinese language and culture courses to the public for the winter session of 2012. Welcome you to join in and have a wonderful experience. Please click the following links for a list of Language and Culture Courses offered Now:

2012 Winter Session Courses List

2012 Confucius Winter Course Adult Registration Form

2012 Confucius Winter Course Youth Registration Form

2012 The 5th Chinese Bridge for elementary junior students.

The 5th Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition

for Elementary, Junior & Senior High School Students

With the support of Hanban and Chinese Consulates in Vancouver, Confucius Institute in Edmonton is going to organize the 5th Alberta Chinese Bridge for elementary, junior and senior high school students by collaboration with different school districts in Alberta. The theme of this competition is “Happy Chinese”. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the students from elementary, junior and high schools to show their Chinese ability, talent and the knowledge of China and Chinese culture. It also provides an opportunity to share and encourage them to learn Chinese language and culture as well as to enhance more understanding about China.

This event will take place at Confucius Institute in Edmonton, 13750 woodcroft ave, on Saturday, May 5th,2012. Please click and download from the following links for the application form and information file.

Application form of 2012 Chinese Bridge Competition for Elementary,Junior and Senior High School Students

Information of Chinese Bridge Competition for Elementary, Junior and Senior High School Students

Sample test of Chinese culture and knowledge for Elementary students( gr 1-3)

Sample test of Chinese culture and knowledge for Elementary students( gr 4-6)

Sample test of Chinese culture and knowledge for Junior High students

Sample test of Chinese culture and knowledge for Senior High students

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