More than 200 Ugandan schools take part in Mandarin competition
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on UG Diplomat
Pupils from more than 200 Ugandan schools took part in the national finals of the Chinese language and singing competition at St Juliana High School in Gayaza, Wakiso District. The competition highlights Mandarin’s growth in Ugandan education and cultural exchanges with China, according to UG Diplomat.
More than 200 Ugandan schools took part in the national finals of the Chinese language and singing competition at St. Juliana High School in Gayaza, Wakiso District. The competition brought together pupils, teachers and officials to promote Mandarin learning, UG Diplomat reports.
The National Curriculum Development Centre supports the teaching of Chinese in Ugandan secondary schools. The programme, launched with 35 pioneering schools, has since expanded to other schools across the country.
The Confucius Institute at Makerere University helps train Ugandan teachers and strengthen their teaching skills. Justine Nameere, who represented State Minister Balam Barugahara at the finals, praised the organisation of the competition and China’s support for Mandarin learning.
This progress follows the recognition of seven Ugandan schools for their teaching of French, announced on 24 October in schools recognised for their teaching of French.
