Confucius Institute at USL was Jointly established by University of Sierra Leone (USL) and Gannan Normal University, and it was formally launched on September 27th, 2012. Up to now, the Confucius Institute has set up 12 teaching sites, namely FBC,IPAM, Primary School of FBC, FBC Secondary School, British International School,Chinese Language Class of Shan Steel (SL) Mine Limited,Sierra Leone Armed Forces Education Center and Balanta Music Academy.In 2016, the number of registered learners reached 2596,with a rise by 178.8% compared with that of in 2015,and this year, the total enrollment will break through 3000. Through the teaching sites where the Chinese language lectures are offered for local students and communities, the learners as well as many teachers and local communities have a good chance to know the Chinese language and Chinese culture. It strongly strengthen the mutual cultural and educational communication between us.Accordingly, it has stirred an ever-increasing heat of learning Chinese in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
On basis of mutual understanding, mutual respecting,equal negotiation and mutual benefit, for the purpose of friendship and cultural exchange,CI came to Sierra Leone as a non-profit organization.As we all know,language is the carrier of culture, and language is a means of interaction between and among people.As credit courses,Basic ChineseI-IV and Chinese Culrue and CivilizationI-II have been entered into the curriculum of USL. In addition, we also opened the first radio Chinese program in West Africa,the Aureol Chinese Radio Show program as a sort of supplementary teaching means. Besides the Chinese culture and Chinese teaching projects, we also have some other scholarship programs and cultural exchange programs including Visit-China programs like winter/summer camp as follows:
▊HSK and HSKK. A kind of International Chinese language proficiency tests.It is worthy of your attention.It has been brought into an important reference standard in recruitment and promotion of local employees,and it is a qualification test for foreign students to get scholarship to study in China.
▊Scholarship. By the end of last semester, more than 40 students have won the scholarship to have a further study in China.
▊Visit-China Program.we have organized five times Visit-China programs,including Higher Education Staff Delegation(twice), Summer Camp(twice)and Winter Camp(once).Nearly 70 participants got a good chance to experience Chinese customs and the attraction of Chinese culture.
▊Cultural Activities.From which you could have a deeper understanding to China.
▊Martial Arts and Taiji.We open a training class of Martial Arts and Taiji for all walks of life. Every Saturday morning, they gather to practise Kongfu and Taiji at the Confucius InstituteTaiji Garden, which forming a splendid scenery in local community.
▊Employment Service Platform.CI is actively Strengthening the Exchange and Cooperation with Chinese Enterprises to provide better human resources for Sierra Leone.
With the development of our two countries into overall strategically cooperative partnership, there must be a growing need to learn Chinese here. Into China, study from Confucius Institute! We warmly welcome you to register in Strasser King building and start your Chinese language and culture study now! Thank you!