The School of Chinese Language

What is The School upto!

A glimpse into the world of The School of Chinese Language

Have a look at what The School has been upto, in a little over a year.

Be assured, there is MUCH MORE to come……..

We have been fortunate; our dreams and aspirations are slowly but surely getting translated into reality…

What have we done!
We are one of the rare Institutions in India to be blessed with qualified Teachers from China.
We successfully started The Chini Adda , the first such regular event in India
We have regular Interactive Sessions conducted by the Consul General of China; by Chinese business persons; by governmental authorities; by Musicians; by Reporters; by Chinese Teachers;
We have completed the First Session of the Intensive Course. Our Students are ready for HSK Level 1 Tests.
We have sent a musical dance troupe to Kunming, Yunnan in China, for a year-end extravaganza; this, for the first time from India
We have had the honour of a private recital by the world-famous musician, Ms Liu Yuening

What more?
Partnerships with leading, conveniently located Chinese Universities
Joint Certification with the leading University in Kolkata
Start a specially-designed Course for Children
Share our expertise with the schools and colleges of Kolkata

Within 2 months of the founding of The School, the innovation of Interactive Sessions was established to provide support to all Students learning Chinese at The School

An occasion to celebrate; The School of Chinese Language achieved its dream inauguration of The Chini Adda (The Chinese Corner) the first in Kolkata and in India; a place to practice and understand each other’s cultures. Only for persons who have learnt or are learning Chinese Language. From any school or university in India.

Chini Adda
Glimpses into the world of our regularly-held Chini Addas

Presentation of Awards by His Excellency, the Consul General of China, to our Students

The Anniversary Celebrations reported on website of Chinese Consulate

The School’s Chinese Corner was held at Spring Club’s Silver Screen auditorium on Sunday, April 25 from 15:00 to 18:00, courtesy Consulate General of China in Kolkata. Students & Teachers from The School of Chinese Language, Visva-Bharati University, Calcutta University, Ramkrishna Mission, Chinese of Kolkata and many Chinese persons from the Consulate office participated.

A very interesting documentary film “Treasures of Ancient World –China” took viewers from 5000 BC to recent history and informed all about the writing system of Chinese Language, Emperors of China (incl. the 1st, Shi huangdi), Great Wall, the advent of porcelain, silk etc.

After the movie, Consul General began an enjoyable question-answer session where participating Indian Students of Chinese Language won various prizes.

1. What is Chinese for “the Great Wall” ----长城 Changchen - by Sayanti

2. What is Chinese for “ Buddha”----- 佛教 Fojiao - by Sangita

3. What is Chinese for “Shiva” ----湿婆Shipo - No answers

4. Who united China land first? ------ Shi Huangdi 始皇帝 - by Bagri

5. What is Chinese for Confucius ---- 孔子 Kongzi - by Subendu

6. Who is 1st person visited India for Buddhism ---- 玄奘Xuanzang - by Krishna

7. What is a Chinese word for Sanskrit? ----梵文fanwen - by Subendu

8. What is Chinese words for Swastika --- 万字符 wanzifu - by Fan

9. What is Chinese name for 1st Buddha temple in China (White Horse Temple)白马寺 Baima si - by Fan

10. Who is the first Indian Sage to spread Buddhism in China? -Maraka by Alokendra

High Tea was served after the Session. All participants, Chinese & Indian, freely and informally interacted with each other.

Consul General with Students	Lao Shi with Students
Prize Winner!	Some of the Participants
CG addresses Participants

The School were happy that the city of Kolkata honoured a great Chinese; here we are with the bust of the great Chinese litérateur, Lu Xun

The world renowned musician (yangqin), Ms Liu Yuening, performed at The School for the Students, after which Ms Mao Xiao conducted an Interactive Session with our Students

The School had a proud moment when its Teacher was chosen for specialized advanced training in Shanghai, China.

The Principal of The School of Chinese Language is a proud Xaverian. Principal commented that he was a “prouder Xaverian” when The School became instrumental in initiating a Student Exchange Program between St. Xavier Collegiate School and Shida Fuzhong, the leading High School in our Sister City of Kunming, China.

Consul General of Chinese accorded his support to the development; “…your school is well under way of starting a student exchange program with a key high school in Yunnan Province, China. I fully support this program”, he said when he delivered his speech as Chief Guest at SXCS’ Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony.

Never before has any Chinese school entered into such a programme with any school in India. The interest in India in China and in China in India is growing; this 2-way traffic will lead to greater understanding of each other and enhance the ties between the two peoples and countries.

Some vignettes…

Consul General delivers his speech	A glimpse of the VIPs & Audience
Principal, The School, introduces Consul General	Fr Sebastian & young Xaverians bids adieu to CG