2nd Advanced Summer School in International Chinese Language Teaching
AI and the Future of International Chinese Language Teaching
16-19 June 2026, Edinburgh
Join us at the University of Edinburgh this June for the 2nd Advanced Summer School in International Chinese Language Teaching (16-19 June 2026).
Building on the success of the 8th Conference on Chinese Teaching in Scotland (CTS 2025), the upcoming 9th CTS Conference (2026) will host this year’s Advanced Summer School under the theme: AI and the Future of International Chinese Language Teaching.
Jointly supported by the Confucius Institute for Scotland and the Institute for Language Education at the University of Edinburgh, together with the School of International Cultural Exchange at Fudan University, this programme brings together leading scholars and experts from across the globe. Participants will engage with pedagogical innovation in generative AI and Chinese language education.
Across four intensive days, the Summer School offers a dynamic combination of expert lectures, small-group seminars, and individual mentoring. Designed to be both collaborative and intellectually stimulating, the programme supports participants in advancing their research capacity and teaching practice in an increasingly AI-driven educational landscape.
Key Themes:
- AI-driven pedagogical innovations in course and materials design
- AI in language teaching and learning
- AI and cross-cultural communication in Chinese language learning
- Challenges and ethical considerations of generative AI in language education
Programme Details:
- Dates: 16-19 June 2026 (4 days, 3 nights)
- Capacity: 24 participants.
- Participants will receive:
- A Certificate of Completion from the Advanced Summer School.
- A Certificate of Participation from the Confucius Institute for Scotland.
- One outstanding participant will be invited to present at the 10th CTS Conference, scheduled for the following year, with complimentary registration. Accommodation during the conference will be provided, and the travel expenses will be covered up to a specified amount (subject to the policies of the Confucius Institute for Scotland).
- High-quality research papers will be considered for inclusion in an open-access collection titled Generative AI and the Future of International Chinese Language Teaching
Speakers bio (Please click on the speaker’s name below for their bio.)
Eligibility:
We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Chinese language teachers
- Postgraduate students (in education, linguistics, modern language studies, or related fields),
- Educators seeking professional development in international Chinese Language Teaching.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- near-native proficiency in Chinese,
- fluent proficiency in English.
Application and Registration:
- To apply, please submit an online application form including a proposal (approx. 250 words in English and 500 characters in Chinese), details of your academic/professional background and research interests.
- Application deadline: 20 April 2026
- Notification of results: 17:00 (UK Time), 30 April 2026
Fees and Support:
- A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required upon acceptance
- A limited number of £50 bursaries are available for part-time teachers, students, or applicants with financial need (subject to CI conditions)
- The Confucius Institute for Scotland will
- Provide conference lunch and refreshments at no charge
- Assist with accommodation at discounted rates, which is £50 per night, including a single room and breakfast
Contact
If you have any enquiries, please contact The Confucius Institute at the external conference secretary LI Yiran cisevents@ed.ac.uk
We welcome applications from motivated educators and researchers who wish to engage with research in AI and Chinese language education.
