Confucius Institute of Turin, Italy

- Operation Time: October, 2008

- Chinese Cooperator: East China Normal University

Confucius Institute of Turin, Italy [hanban.org]

The Confucius institute of Turin is the third of its kind in Italy and aims to enhance the two sides' cooperation in teaching, research and cultural exchange, and promote China-Italy relations. As it emphasizes the cultivation of local teachers, it has helped the University of Turin and the East China Normal University to organize a joint-training in the Master of Teaching Chinese, for which students can get a Chinese language teacher certificate, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

   Confucius Classroom at Chitralada School, Thailand

- Operation Time: November, 2008

- Chinese Cooperator: None

Confucius Classroom at Chitralada School, Thailand [hanban.edu.cn]

Founded by the King and Queen of Thailand, the Chitralada School is currently under the direct management of Princess Sirindhorn. In June 2009, Princess Sirindhorn attended the opening ceremony of the Confucius Classroom. Under the principle of teaching through activities, the classroom organized a Chinese folk orchestra and a dance troupe, which made primary schools' students more enthusiastic about the courses. The institute also offers Chinese language training to students' parents and royal officials. In 2011, it enrolled 1500 students and attracted more than 35,000 people to participate in its activities.