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, teachers, and students.
National Chinese Language Conference
The College Board and Asia Society hosted the National Chinese Language Conference on April 17-19 in Washington DC. It was the first large-scale meeting of U.S. education leaders to promote Chinese language education and global competence among U.S. students. More than 700 educators from 44 states and seven countries attended the event. To learn more visit www.askasia.org/chineseconference.
Chinese Bridge Delegation to China
Join school and district leaders for a one-week educational tour to learn firsthand about education in China. Visit schools and cultural sites; build ties with Chinese and U.S. educators; and gather ideas for starting a Chinese program.
Chinese Guest Teacher Program
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.
Chinese Language and Culture Summer Institutes
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 first AP World History Summer Institute in China will be offered in 2008 at Nanjing University.
Chinese Culture Presentations
Host a guest presentation, demonstration language lesson, and/or a meeting with school staff. This is a one-time, FREE opportunity for K-12 schools or districts to stimulate students' interest and curiosity to learn about Chinese language and culture.
The Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives are made possible through a historic partnership between the College Board and Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International). Questions and inquiries should be directed to k12chinese@collegeboard.org.