Summer Institutes in China
The College Board is pleased to announce the 2009 Summer Institutes in China, sponsored by Hanban (Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters).
Participants have the opportunity to:
- Experience modern China first-hand.
- Immerse themselves in Chinese culture.
- Obtain AP/Pre-AP® professional development from College Board consultants.
- Hear guest lectures on culture, language, and history from Chinese university scholars.
- Participate in cultural activities highlighting arts, cultural landmarks, and more.
- Earn graduate credits through the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
| University | Dates | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai International Studies University | June 29-July 10 | Week 1 - Pre-AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 2 - Chinese Language and Culture Guest Lectures |
| East China Normal University | July 6-July 17 | Week 1 - AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 2 - Chinese Language and Culture Guest Lectures |
| Nanjing University (Open only to World History teachers) | July 6-July 17 | Week 1 - AP World History Week 2 - Chinese History and Culture Guest Lectures |
These Summer Institutes are open only to eligible scholarship recipients (fee-based registration is not available). Scholarship selection priority is given to applicants who are full-time teachers from accredited U.S. secondary schools, especially teachers of AP Chinese Language and Culture or AP World History. Scholarships provide the following:
- Registration fees and materials for the Institute
- Double-occupancy accommodation at the host university during the Institute
- Breakfast and lunch are provided Monday through Friday; participants must make their own arrangements for dinner and weekend meals
- North America-based participants will receive an international travel stipend of $500 (payable in RMB on site at the institute)
This program requires a $100 deposit. The deposit is collected prior to departure and returned, pending successful completion of the Institute.
Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship Recipients
Teachers who previously participated in a Hanban-sponsored AP or Pre-AP Summer Institute in China are not eligible for this program. Applicants selected to participate in both the AP Fellows Program and the 2009 Summer Institutes in China are eligible to receive a scholarship from only one of these programs.
Application Process
The 2009 Summer Institutes in China are no longer accepting applications.