The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) was conferred the status of a Confucius Institute by PRC Education Minister Dr Zhou Ji during his visit to
South Africa in June 2004. The CCS is thus one of only five Confucius Institutes on the African continent, the others having been
established in Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar and Zimbabwe.
The CCS has since forged a strategic partnership with Xiamen University in order to fulfil the mandate of the Confucius Institute.
The CCS acts as a bridge for liaison between South African society and China to facilitate the promotion of Chinese language, cultural and knowledge in South Africa and the region.
Activities
Government Scholarships
The CCS administers the South African leg of the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme. Each year there are a number of scholarships available for eligible South African students to study in China. For more information click here.
China Bridge Competition
The CCS is involved in organising the annual China Bridge Mandarin Language Proficiency Competition.
In collaboration with the Stellenbosch University's International Office and Stellenbosch University's Department of Modern Foreign Languages, the CCS hosted the 5th Annual South African leg of the China Bridge Mandarin Language Proficiency Competition in May 2006. Mieke van der Vyfer was selected as the winner to represent South Africa in the finals, which were held in Beijing, during July 2006.
For more information on China Bridge click here.
Language and other Courses
- Mandarin Language and Culture Immersion Courses
- Fast-track to China
The CCS has provided training for China-bound South African Department of Foreign Affairs officials. The Centre is also expanding its training programmes in 2007 with a range of programmes available for opportunities in Mandarin. For more information on these courses or if you are interested in arranging a bespoke course for you and your colleagues contact the CCS at [email protected].
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