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The 11th International Conference on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

& The 5th International Conference on Chinese Language Education

-- Living Cultural Heritage, Innovating Language Education

2nd Announcement

I. Aims of the Conference

To engage with the evolving landscape of global Chinese language education and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the renaming of The Education University of Hong Kong, this year marks the first joint hosting of the 11th International Conference on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and the 5th International Conference on Chinese Language Education. Centered on the theme “Living Cultural Heritage, Innovating Language Education”, the conference brings together leading voices from both fields to explore new pathways for preserving, interpreting, and sharing the richness of Chinese language and culture. Through cutting-edge advancements in educational theory, curriculum design, pedagogical practice, and digital technology, the event seeks to inspire transformative approaches for the future. Focusing on key frontiers, including AI-driven pedagogical innovation, cultural identity and intercultural dialogue, contemporary engagement with classical texts, cultural transmission in bilingual contexts, and the cultivation of future-ready educators, the conference offers a forward-looking agenda at the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique position as a vibrant global crossroads, the event will gather distinguished scholars, educators, and practitioners from different parts of the world. Through an engaging program of keynote addresses, parallel sessions, paper presentations, and interactive teaching workshops, the conference will foster a dynamic, multi-layered platform for dialogue, collaboration, and thought leadership, collectively shaping the future of Chinese language education on a global scale.

II. Organization

Organizers:

  • The Education University of Hong Kong

    • Department of Chinese Language Studies

    • CKC TechCulture Innovation Centre

    • Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language (MATCIL) Programme

  • International Journal of Chinese Language Education

Co-organizers (In no particular order):

  • Chinese Language Festival Association

  • New Territories School Heads Association

  • Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong (Catholic Education Office)

  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Education Services

  • Department of Chinese as a Second Language, National Taiwan Normal University

  • Graduate Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second / Foreign Language, National Kaohsiung Normal University

  • The Chinese Program at the University of Delaware

  • The Chinese Language Teachers Association(CLTA) -Taoli Mid-Atlantic

III. Invited Speakers

  • Keynote Speakers (Alphabetical order by surname)

    • Prof. von Kowallis, Jon Eugene (University of New South Wales)

    • Prof. Lee, Chi-Kin John (President, The Education University of Hong Kong)

    • Prof. Li, Guofang (The University of British Columbia)

    • Prof. Tan, Chee Lay (Nanyang Technological University)

    • Prof. Tse, Shek Kam (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Invited Panel Speakers (Alphabetical order by surname)

    • Dr. Chan, Marjorie K.M. (The Ohio State University)

    • Dr. Gong, Yang (University of Macau)

    • Prof. Lan, Yu-Ju (National Taiwan Normal University)

    • Prof. Lau, Kit Ling (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

    • Prof. Shum, Shiu-Kee Mark (The University of Melbourne)

    • Prof. Si, Chung Mou (The Education University of Hong Kong)

    • Prof. Tsung, Linda (The University of Sydney)

    • Prof. Wang, Zhimin (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies)

    • Dr. Zhang, Justin (Namseoul University)

    • Prof. Zhu, Xinhua (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

  • Workshop Speakers (Alphabetical order by surname)

    • Principal Ip, Siu Lai (Li Sing Tai Hang School)

    • Principal Lam, Shuk Cho Alice (Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons))

    • Ms. Ng, Ho In

    • Mr. Ngan, Ka Hing (St. Paul's College)

    • Principal Wong, Shuk Fan Luparker (Holy Cross Lutheran School)

    • Ms. Wu, Wing-yee (Ying Wa College)

    • Mr. Yan, Yuk-Ki (Ying Wa College)

IV. Conference Topics

  1. Textbook Writing and Curriculum Design

  2. Teaching Strategies and Methods

  3. Cross-Cultural Studies

  4. Multimodal Teaching and Educational Technology

  5. Big Data Applications in International Chinese Teaching

  6. Differentiated Instruction and Integrated Education

  7. Chinese Language Education for Minority Ethnic Groups

  1. International Chinese Testing and Assessment

  2. International Baccalaureate

  3. Digital Humanities

  4. Artificial Intelligence and Chinese Language Teaching

  5. Corpus Research

  6. Teacher Training and Development

V. Conference Details

  • Dates: June 5–6, 2026 (Friday & Saturday)

  • Format: In-person conference

  • Venue: Tai Po Campus, The Education University of Hong Kong

  • Modes: Keynote speeches, expert forums, paper presentations, and teaching workshops

  • Languages: Chinese or English

  • Registration Fees:

Category Standard Early Bird
(Paid before April 8, 2026)
General Participants HKD 1,800 HKD 1,500
Student Participants HKD 900 HKD 600
Auditors (Non-presenting) HKD 400 HKD 300

*Participants' registration fee includes conference materials, certificate of presentation, refreshments, lunches, and dinner for the seminar. Traveling and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participants.

*Auditors' registration fee includes conference materials, certificate of attendance, refreshments, and lunches for the seminar (dinner is not included). Traveling and accommodation costs are the responsibility of auditors.

VI. Important Dates (Note: Call for abstracts and review process are now closed)

  • April 8, 2026: Deadline for Early Bird Registration

  • April 15, 2026: Deadline for Registration Fee Payment (Presenters & Attendees)

  • June 5–6, 2026: Conference Dates

VII. Payment Arrangements

  1. Please register and complete the payment via the following link: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LtV8t8DWWq1qV8

  2. Those registering as “Students” must provide valid proof (e.g., student ID) to the Secretariat for verification.實。

  3. There will be no refund service for the Conference; once the registration fee is paid, no refund requests will be accepted.

  4. For any inquiries regarding the above arrangements, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

VIII. Contact information of the Secretariat

Email: tcsl-11@eduhk.hk

Phone: (852) 2948 7953

Address: The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong

Website: https://tcsl11.eduhk.hk/

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