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Chinese Language & Culture Initiatives

About the College Board's Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives

The College Board has launched the Chinese Language and Culture initiatives to help support the growth of Chinese education in U.S. schools and to build a solid foundation for the AP® Chinese program. We offer programs to serve schools, administrators and teachers.

2010 National Chinese Language Conference

Save the date! April 22–24, 2010

Washington, D.C.

Co-organized by College Board and Asia Society, the third National Chinese Language Conference is a must-attend event if you aim to build a high-quality Chinese program, seek ways to integrate Chinese language and culture across the curriculum, and want to foster students’ global competence. Learn more.

2009 Chinese Bridge Delegation to China: Taking the Next Step

Delegation Dates:  December 2–10, 2009
Application Deadline: October 19

Join school and district leaders for a one-week educational tour to China. Moving beyond initial exploration of Chinese language and culture, the focus of this trip will be on in-depth school visits and educational workshops. Build partnerships, learn about best practices, gather resources, visit cultural sites and more.

2010 Chinese Guest Teacher Program

Now accepting applications!

Priority application deadline: February 1, 2010
Final application deadline: February 15, 2010

Host a qualified teacher from China for up to three years; start or expand Chinese programs efficiently and affordably. Bring a native speaker instructor and an authentic cultural resource to your school and community. Open to U.S. accredited K–12 schools and districts.

Summer Institutes in China

Apply for a scholarship to attend intensive AP and Pre-AP® Summer Institutes in China. Enhance your teaching expertise and gain firsthand knowledge of modern-day Chinese culture.

The Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives are made possible through a historic partnership between the College Board and Hanban (Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters). Questions and inquiries should be directed to k12chinese@collegeboard.org.

Customized Entry Pages

In the Words of 2006 Delegates

"It's about building bridges between the U.S. and Chinese schools... and preparing students for a global economy."
Earl Hughes, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, Kenton County School District, KY

"There is no doubt about the merit of hands on experiences in authentic settings to develop a deeper understanding, be it of culture, content or communities. I feel a personal connection to the Chinese language and culture now."
Mary Ann Ullrich, Foreign Language Supervisor (K-12), Arlington County Public Schools, VA

Contact

  • Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives
  • The College Board
  • 45 Columbus Avenue
  • New York, New York 10023
  • Email: K12chinese@collegeboard.org

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