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BBC reports:

Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop is opening a Chinese hub to be used by pupils and the wider community. The North Lanarkshire Confucius Classroom will provide a central learning point for Chinese culture and language and is the sixth of eight hubs being opened across Scotland. Pupils will have access to language courses, take part in Chinese cookery lessons, and learn about the country’s history.

As part of the partnership with Clyde Union – part of the Clyde Blowers group – a Chinese assistant from the school will teach about 30 engineers Mandarin. In return the engineering firm, which makes pumps for the Chinese market, will provide pupils with business training and an insight into the company’s work.

At the official opening the Education Secretary is also expected to make an announcement about a summer visit to China for a group of Scottish school pupils.

Read the full story on the BBC website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7900487.stm

Categories: BBC, Chinese, International Education