Fully-funded Chinese Language Assistants 2013-2014

Are you planning to introduce Mandarin Chinese teaching to your school or college? If so, you have the chance to host a Chinese Language Assistant (CLA) fully funded. The Chinese Language Assistant will be available to start work from Monday 16th September 2013 until 30th June 2014, to teach 12 hours contact time per week. For more information about the programme read our Chinese Language Assistant FAQs.

This year funding is being provided by the Global Education Programme at HSBC and by the Welsh Government to support a number of schools in hosting a Chinese Language Assistant.

HSBC are offering to fund 3 clusters of schools across the UK.
The Welsh Government are offering to fund 5 clusters of schools in Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring the language and culture alive for your students. Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply below:

HOW DO I APPLY?

HSBC Funding (The deadline was 15 March 2013. Applications have now closed and those received are being assessed.)

HSBC Fully funded CLA information sheet
Quality assessment criteria
Final Report form

Welsh Government Funding

Welsh Government fully funded CLA information sheet
Quality assessment criteria
Final Report form

The deadline is Friday 15 March 2013.The deadline has been extended until 26 April 2013.