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.
On May 5th, 2024, 20 students received the ECBEA-CIE scholarship award at the 15th annual ECBEA scholarship awards ceremony at City Hall. The award recognizes their achievements and encourages more students to continue learning Chinese language and Chinese culture. These award winners are from the Mandarin bilingual program at 8 Edmonton public schools.
On April 25th afternoon, a group of junior high students had a good time at the CIE. They are from Chinese (Mandarin) bilingual program at Harold Panabaker School in Calgary, led by principal Shelly Li. During their stay at the CIE, the students played ping pong and shuttlecocks, and immersed themselves in Chinese comic books, fiction books, and Chinese learning materials.
