Wellington College Tianjin Receives Top Award

“We believe that in an international school, Chinese culture should be a broad concept which refers to many aspects such as Chinese traditional thought, literature, art and social systems. Compared to Western culture, it is a valuable spiritual treasure with Chinese national characteristics and historical inheritance. It is an important part of human civilization.” Ms Yang Zhou, the Head of Mandarin at Wellington College Tianjin, commented.

In discussing the Mandarin teaching and learning at Wellington College Tianjin, Ms Zhou said that, “For pupils with a Chinese cultural background, learning about Chinese culture helps them to have a better sense of belonging and identity so that they will find it easier to develop their confidence in such a multicultural environment. For pupils with backgrounds from other countries, the most immediate benefit of studying Chinese culture is that it allows them to have fewer communication barriers and difficulties in life, so that they can live thrive in Tianjin and in China. No matter what cultural background the pupils have, here at Wellington College Tianjin, we offer them a broader perspective, sharper vision, more effective communication, deeper thinking, more positive attitude, and more inclusive mindset. Based on these theories, our Mandarin curriculum and Chinese cultural activities, including the Chinese language and literature classes, and the various Chinese cultural extra-curricular activities, are all extremely important components of the curriculum of the school and its activities.”

Wellington College Tianjin is situated in Hongqiao district, just north of the centre of Tianjin, an exciting and rapidly developing part of the city. The College boasts a state-of-the-art campus with facilities echoing the distinctive classical style of Wellington College in the UK. The College opened in August 2011 and has pupils from more than 30 nationalities represented in their student body.