Mission Statement

The Arizona State University Confucius Institute offers a sustained source of knowledge about China for Arizona citizens through the following programs:

• Faculty exchanges between ASU and Sichuan University
• Public, socially embedded Chinese language and culture programs
• Symposia and lectures related to China
• K-16 Chinese language programs
• Professional training programs for teachers of Chinese in Arizona
• Support for overseas study for graduate students
• An intensive Chinese language summer program in Chengdu, Sichuan

ASU CI extends connections to the business community and actively seeks partnerships with local business professionals and corporations to offer Chinese culture and language training.

Our Partners

Hanban is the executive body of the Chinese Language Council International affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is committed to making the Chinese language and cultural teaching resources accessible and available as well as providing an excellent learning environment for Chinese language learners throughout the world.
Hanban websites:

Hanban website - Chinese

Hanban website - English

Hanban North American Office

Sichuan University (SCU) is the leading research-oriented university located in West China. The present Sichuan University was first incorporated with Chengdu University of Science and Technology (CUST) in 1994 and West China University of Medical Science (WCUMS) in 2000. SCU is one of the largest leading universities in West China with a qualified faculty of over 1000 professors and over 2,100 associate professors. Its international partner schools include Arizona State University, the University of Utah, and Woosong University in South Korea. www.scu.edu.cn

Contemporary Chinese School of Arizona (CCSA) is the largest Chinese heritage school in Arizona dedicated to teaching Chinese language, literature, and promoting awareness of Chinese culture and history. The school has over 500 students enrolled in Chinese classes from K-12 classes and many after-school enrichment programs such as math, arts, music, dance, singing, dance, Tai-chi and martial arts. The school sessions are held on Saturdays at ASU main campus in Tempe. www.ccsarizona.org

Confucius Institute Advisory Board Committee

Dr. Robert Joe Cutter, Director of the School of International Letters and Cultures, Arizona State University

Stephen Feinson, Director of Office of the Global Engagement, Arizona State University

Dr. Stephen West, Director of the Center for Asian Research, Arizona State University

Dr. Terrence Wiley, Director of the Division of Education Leadership and Policy Studies, Arizona State University

Dr. Jimmy Yu, Chairman of the Board, Contemporary Chinese School of Arizona