Join the Mandarin Excellence Programme
This programme funds and supports schools to deliver intensive Mandarin study, and to develop teachers and help them increase the number of pupils studying Mandarin.
Applies to England
What you can get
The Mandarin Excellence Programme offers:
- 拢15,000 a year for schools in the programme
- extra payments for student retention
- a partnership with a hub school to help you develop the programme
- specially designed teacher meetings for professional development and to share ideas and resources
- an online professional network
- online teaching materials and resources
- support and guidance from the programme co-ordinator
Who can join the programme
Depending on the availability of places, the programme is open to:
- all state-funded secondary schools in England with 鈥榞ood鈥� or 鈥榦utstanding鈥� Ofsted ratings
- highly able and motivated key stage 3 pupils (pupils begin the programme in year 7)
- schools who are committed to developing a strong curriculum presence of Mandarin Chinese
- schools who can ensure students study Mandarin for an average of 6 hours per week, with a minimum of 3 hours鈥� face-to-face teaching
What it costs
The programme is free.
How to apply
Read about the application process on the or email mandarinexcellence@ucl.ac.uk.
Find out more
Visit the for more information.
You can also read the . This highlights the key achievements of the programme over the first 7 years of its operation.
Updates to this page
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