Summer Institutes in China
The College Board is pleased to announce the 2008 Summer Institutes in China, sponsored by Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International).
New this year: AP® World History Summer Institute
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Normal University | June 23-July 12 | Week 1 - AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 2 - Pre-AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 3 - Chinese Language and Culture Guest Lectures |
| Shanghai International Studies University | June 30-July 12 | Week 1 - Pre-AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 2 - Chinese Language and Culture Guest Lectures |
| Nanjing University (Open only to World History teachers) | June 30-July 12 | Week 1 - AP World History Week 2 - Chinese History and Culture Guest Lectures |
| East China Normal University | July 14-July 26 | Week 1 - AP Chinese Summer Institute Week 2 - Chinese Language 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
- A 4000 RMB (approximately $560) stipend towards travel expenses (North America-based participants only)
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 AP or Pre-AP Chinese Summer Institutes in Asia are not eligible to apply to an Institute on the same subject; however, they may be eligible to participate in a different Institute. For example, if you already attended an AP Chinese Institute in Asia, you are not eligible for a scholarship to attend another AP Chinese Summer Institute in China in 2008, but you may apply to a Pre-AP Chinese Summer Institute. Applicants selected to participate in both the AP Fellows Program and the 2008 Summer Institutes in China are eligible to receive a scholarship from only one of these programs.
Application Process
The 2008 Summer Institutes in China are no longer accepting applications.