On Wednesday 2 April 2025, the Confucius Institute at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ (Æß²ÊÖ±²¥-CI) and Beauchamp College officially signed an agreement to establish the Beauchamp College Confucius Classroom. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions, meet the growing local demand for Chinese language education, and foster deeper cultural understanding between China and the UK.
A Milestone in Educational Cooperation
At the signing ceremony, Professor Yi Zhang, Co-Director of Æß²ÊÖ±²¥-CI, expressed gratitude to former co-directors for their contributions to the partnership. Alice King, Principal of Beauchamp College, reflected on the journey leading to this collaboration and shared her vision for the future. Following the formal signing and a commemorative group photo, Professor Louise Peacock and Anna Wang from Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ extended their congratulations.
Beauchamp College and the Confucius Classroom Initiative
Founded in 1359, Beauchamp College is based in Leicester and operates under the Lionheart Educational Trust, which oversees nine secondary schools and five primary schools. The newly established Confucius Classroom, approved by the Chinese International Chinese Education Foundation, is a non-profit educational initiative jointly developed by the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) and Æß²ÊÖ±²¥.
Commitment to Long-Term Development
USTB will work closely with Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ to enhance support and investment in the Confucius Classroom, ensuring its sustainable growth. Together, they aim to develop the program into a key platform for strengthening China-UK educational ties, advancing language learning opportunities, and deepening cultural exchange.
Posted on Monday 14 April 2025