News and Events

Record Students Took HSK/YCT Exams

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… [more]

ECBEA-CIE Scholarship Award

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… [more]

Visit from Harold Panabaker School

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… [more]

Chinese Language Teaching Workshop

On March 16, 2024, the CIE teachers participated in the Chinese Language Teaching Workshop hosted by Concordia University of Edmonton. The language teachers across Alberta exchanged their knowledge and experiences in Chinese teaching. Haiping Sun, the CIE teacher working at… [more]

Lunar New Year Celebrations

On January 27, 2024, the CIE participated in the Lunar New Year celebrations at Londonderry Mall, organized by Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA). The CIE teachers brought Chinese knots and paper cutting to the event, adding a joyous atmosphere… [more]

2023 Outstanding HSK Test Center

On December 7, 2023, the CIE received the 2023 Outstanding HSK Test Center award in Beijing. This was the fifth time that the CIE received the annual award. In the past 15 years, the CIE organized the HSK, HSKK, and… [more]