News and Events

Gala of Chinese Gymnastic Skill, Music and Dance

CIE Poster for the Performance Gala of Chinese Gymnastic Skill, Music and Dance, performed by Zhejiang Normal University Troupe & the Chinese Gymnastic Skill Team, will be held on September 27, 2014 at Victoria School of the Arts Eva O. Howard Theatre to celebrate the… [more]

The 7th Alberta Chinese Bridge for Schools – 2014

8 The Confucius Institute successfully ran the 7th Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition for School Students on May 31 at the Confucius Institute. This year, over 100 students from Grade 1 to 12 participated in the competition, with some coming from as… [more]

Visit from Delegation of 28 Universities of China

7 On May 27, 2014, a delegation from the University of Alberta paid a day long visit to the Confucius Institute. The delegation consists of 38 administrators and leaders from 28 different universities of China. They are completing a 3 month… [more]

Professional Development for Chinese Teachers – ACTA

6 On May 15, Alberta Chinese Teacher Association organized a professional development session at the Confucius Institute in Edmonton. The CIE was the sponsor for this event. More than 25 teachers attended the sessions. Two special guest speakers were invited: Mr.… [more]

Attending CLIEF 2014 Symposium at Santa Clara

5 Dr. Mian Xie and Dr. Wei Li attended the 2014 CLIEF Symposium at Santa Clara May 10 – 12. The symposium highlighted the Chinese immersion program of San Francisco United School District, reviewing its history, program standards and curriculum. The… [more]