For EU Schools

Introduction to "Chinese Bridge For EU Schools"

To better promote the growth of Chinese language programs in EU primary and secondary schools, Hanban will invite 100 primary and secondary school principals and educational officials from EU countries to visit China each year, in hopes of improving their understanding of Chinese language and culture.

1. Arrangements

During their visit to China, the delegates will attend a welcoming ceremony held in Beijing and lectures on Chinese culture given by well-known scholars invited by Hanban. Then, they will go to visit primary and secondary schools in different provinces, learn about Chinese society, and hold meetings with Chinese educators.

The working languages for the event are Chinese and English.

2. Expense

The participants are responsible for their own international travel expenses and visa fees. Hanban will cover the participants' food, accommodation and domestic transportation in China.

3. Eligible Applicants

a) District leaders, school principals, and district and school representatives who oversee foreign language learning;

b) Multiple applications from the same institution will be accepted; however, priority will be given to the most senior applicants；

c) Priority will be given to secondary school leaders, although elementary school educators are welcome to apply.

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Email：paulke_72@hotmail.com

Education & Culture Office

Chinese Mission to the European Communities

Boulevard de la Woluwe 100

1200 Brussels, Belgium

4. Application Process

Eligible applicants please send application to the Education and Culture Office at the Chinese Mission to the European Communities.

Contact person:

Mr. Ke Changqing, Second Secretary (Education)

Tel: 32-2-7729572 ext. 8318

Fax: 32-2-7628259

Email: paulke_72@hotmail.com

Add: Education & Culture Office

Chinese Mission to the European Communities

Boulevard de la Woluwe 100

1200 Brussels, Belgium

5. Contact information of Hanban

Zhao Jiajia

Tel:010-58595964

Fax:010-58595957

Email:zhaojiajia@hanban.org