Chinese language courses launched

The SQA's first-ever National Qualifications Courses in Chinese languages were launched across Scotland at an event in Edinburgh earlier this month.

The event aimed to introduce teachers and lecturers to the new qualifications in Cantonese and Mandarin at Intermediate 1 and 2. The qualifications have been developed in close partnership with Hanban, The Office of the Chinese Language Council International, which promotes the learning and teaching of Chinese throughout the world.

Around 100 delegates attended and took part in workshops to familiarise themselves with the qualifications, see the draft teaching materials and discuss best practice in the delivery of the courses.

Minister for Schools and Skills, Maureen Watt MSP, was in attendance, along with Mr Tian, Minister Counsellor in the Education Section of the Chinese Embassy in London; Mr Wang, Director of New Initiatives and International Exchange, Hanban, Beijing; and Madame Tan, Consul General for The People's Republic of China in Edinburgh.

SQA Information event: Cantonese & Mandarin, Access 3

Related link: LTS recently published Confucius Classrooms where you can learn more about Chinese language and culture.