Many thanks for your interest in the 2012/13 Mandarin speaking competition. We are excited to be working with HSBC on the 10th anniversary of this unique and important competition that promotes and recognises the teaching and learning of Mandarin.
We’re still finalising the details of the launch so do visit us again soon and get involved in the opportunity of a lifetime in winning a visit to China!
Keep up with your Mandarin and good luck!
HSBC/ British Council Mandarin Speaking Competition 2012
Many congratulations and sincere thanks to all the winners, runners up, judges and to all the students and schools for their fantastic participation, commitment and interest in enriching and creative Mandarin teaching and learning.
We are proud to work with the excellent HSBC Global Education Programme on this important competition and would encourage schools and students across the UK to get involved in the 2012-13 competition; further details will be available soon at www.britishcouncil.org/schoolpartnerships-chinese-speaking-competition.htm
Individual language ability:
Beginner
Runner up Alexander Johnstone, Reading School, Reading
Runner up Angel Parker, Dean Close School, Cheltenham
Winner Ellie Koepplinger, Hillhead High School, Glasgow
Intermediate
Runner up Helen Mcfarlane, St Paul’s Girls’ School, London
Runner up Harry Randall, Wellington College, Berkshire
Winner Krupa Ravi, Heathfield School, London
Advanced
Runner up Mey Thammaphon Tonitiwong, Malvern College, Worcestershire
Runner up Kathleen Mcgeough, Loreto Grammar School, Cheshire
Winner Jeroen Saccheri, Calday Grange Grammar School, Merseyside
Group Performance:
Runner up Heathfield School, London
Runner up Kingsford Community School, London
Winner Calday Grange Grammar School, Merseyside
Footage of last year’s competition
BBC News film
British Council film
Contact details
If you have any questions that are not answered by the information above please contact the British Council on:
Tel: 0161 957 7755; Email: chinaschools@britishcouncil.org
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