From June 11 to 21, a delegation of educators from Canada and the United States visited Beijing Normal University(BNU), participating in a series of educational exchange and cultural experience activities. The visit was organized by the School of International Chinese Language Education and carried the theme of “International Chinese Language Education and Intercultural Dialogue”, encompassed a variety of activities including academic discussions, campus visits, and technological experiences.

During the campus visit, the delegation visited Chinese language classes at the School of International Chinese Language Education, observing a variety of courses ranging from foundational reading and writing to culture-focused seminars, gaining firsthand insights into BNU’s approach to Chinese language instruction. After the classes, the delegates engaged in lively interactions with international students, creating a warm and dynamic atmosphere. The delegation also toured the Artificial Intelligence in Education Laboratory at the Faculty of Education, where they explored cutting-edge applications of AI in teaching and learning.

During the school visit activity, the North American educators visited the International Department of Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University and Asia-Pacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University.Following the visits, both schools hosted round-table discussions, engaging in in-depth exchanges on educational philosophies, talent development models, and school management practices.

During their stay in Beijing, the North American educators’ delegation paid a special visit to the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) to engage in an in-depth exchange, laying an important foundation for deepening language education cooperation between China and Canada as well as between China and the United States.

The delegation visited the Beijing Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, where they explored the world’s first integrated vehicle-road-cloud high-level autonomous driving demonstration zone and the Yizhuang Robot Innovation World Exhibition Center.

On June 18, a symposium of Chinese and American School administrators was held. Chinese and American principals exchanged views on language education and talent development, sharing their experiences in curriculum design, teaching systems, and faculty development.

During their visit, the North American educators also embarked on a journey of immersive cultural exploration. These cultural experiences offered the visiting educators a multidimensional understanding of China’s profound historical legacy and vibrant contemporary life.

This program not only served as a direct dialogue platform between educators from China, Canada, and the United States, but also promoted international educational cooperation from superficial exchanges to in-depth co-construction. Looking ahead, the School of International Chinese Language Education at Beijing Normal University will continue to play a pivotal role as a hub for educational exchange, advancing more diverse and in-depth international cooperation initiatives.