


On January 29th, the CIE hosted a Lunar New Year workshop for EPSB teachers. Held on a PD day at the Woodcroft Language Centre, the workshop provided a unique opportunity for educators to immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of this important celebration.
The workshop focused on two captivating art forms: calligraphy and dough art. Under the guidance of the CIE instructors, they practiced writing the Chinese character “福” (fú), meaning “good fortune” … » Continue Reading
On January 26th, 2025, the CIE participated in the vibrant Chinese New Year celebration held at Londonderry Mall. This festive event was organized by the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA), bringing together the community to welcome the Year of the Snake.
Attendees were treated to a variety of cultural performances and activities, including lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, arts and crafts, wishing tree, etc. The CIE teachers hosted interactive booths offering traditional Chinese … » Continue Reading
On November 15, 2024, the Confucius Institute in Edmonton (CIE) achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the HSK Model Test Center award at the World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing, China. This prestigious recognition highlights the CIE’s exceptional service to HSK candidates and its significant contribution to Chinese language education in the region.
Over the past 16 years, the CIE has administered the HSK tests for around 12,000 candidates, providing a valuable platform … » Continue Reading
In April and May, 2024, the CIE organized the HSK/YCT tests for school students. 1,948 students wrote the exams, including 1424 students from EPSB Mandarin bilingual program or Chinese language and culture program, and 524 students from Chinese (Mandarin) bilingual program in 5 CBE schools. This was the first time that so many Calgary public school students took the exams.