Edmonton chinese bilingual education association
AbOUT the Association
The Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (E.C.B.E.A.) is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. It is also registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charitable organization.
The E.C.B.E.A. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of volunteers dedicated to promoting the learning and understanding of the Chinese language.
Membership in the E.C.B.E.A. is comprised strictly of parents with children enrolled in the English-Chinese Bilingual / Chinese Language Arts / International Baccalaureate continuum in the Edmonton Public School system. The purpose of the E.C.B.E.A. is to:
promote the learning and understanding of Chinese language and culture; assist in establishing new programs and expansion of the English-Chinese Bilingual / Chinese Language Arts / International Baccalaureate continuum of studies; coordinate student recruitment campaigns; serve as a collective voice on behalf of parent members; liaison with Edmonton Public Schools on all matters pertaining to Chinese bilingual education; promote Chinese language education through available public media; and, provide volunteer support where required.
In short, The Primary purpose of the Association is to promote and ensure the long-term success of the English-Chinese Bilingual / Chinese Language Arts / International Baccalaureate continuum.
The Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association was nominated by Edmonton Public Schools for a District Team Service Award in 1997... "to recognize the ongoing service contributions made to the district by a group of parents and community members...focus is on cooperation, participation and excellence in performance by a team or group. Achievement or contribution has brought distinction to the district and the group."
E.C.B.E.A. Box 220, #21-10405 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S2
Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association
History of the English-Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program
In 1982, an experimental English-Chinese language program was introduced at the kindergarten level in Edmonton Public Schools. The success of this initiative led to the formal establishment of the English-Chinese Bilingual Program in 1983. Each subsequent year led to the establishment of a higher grade (Grades 1 to 6).
The Chinese Language Arts component was approved by the Edmonton Public School Board in January 1989 to the Junior High level (Grades 7 to 9).
In February 1992, Senior High levels (Grades 10 to 12) satisfying International Baccalaureate (I.B.) standards for Mandarin were approved. The lead class graduated from high school in 1995.
From a start of 33 kindergarten students in 1982, the program has grown to almost 2000 students (Kindergarten to Grade 12).
The Program
The English-Chinese Bilingual Program provides the opportunity for any students within the Edmonton Public School system to learn both the English and Chinese (Mandarin) languages and to share knowledge of the Chinese culture within the context of the Alberta curriculum.
This program is unique in North America, both because it is a complete continuum of studies from kindergarten to high school graduation, and it is accomplished all during regular school hours.
Easily accessible from anywhere in the city, 12 public schools offer Mandarin, giving almost 2000 Edmonton students a one-of-a-kind English-Mandarin learning experience.
English-Chinese(Mandarin)Bilingual Program Sites
The following Edmonton Public elementary schools offer the English-Chinese Bilingual Program, which is co-located with English-core programs. (Grades K to 6):
Caernarvon Elementary School (1997) 14820-118 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5X 1T4 Tel: (780) 456-7020, (780) 456-7035 Fax: (780) 478-3443 email: Caernarvon School
Dovercourt Elementary School (1994) 13910-122 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5L 2W3 Tel: (780) 455-6171, (780) 455-0209 Fax: (780) 455-8203 email: Dovercourt School
Kildare Elementary School (1983) 7525-144 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5C 2R8 Tel: (780) 476-5675, (780) 476-5445 Fax: (780) 472-8177 email: Kildare School
Meadowlark Elementary School (1992) 9150-160 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5R 2J2 Tel: (780) 489-5200 Fax: (780) 484-8293 email: Meadowlark School
Meyonohk Elementary School (1983) 1850 Lakewood Road South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6K 3Y5 Tel: (780) 463-7627 Fax: (780) 450-3669 email: Meyonohk School Chinese Language Arts Program Sites
The Chinese Language Arts option courses (Grades 7 to 9) are offered at:
Londonderry Junior High School (1993) 7104-144 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5C 2R4 Tel: (780) 473-4560, (780) 448-0354 Fax: (780) 472-2603 email: Londonderry School
Ottewell Junior High School (1989) 9435-73 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6B 2A9 Tel: (780) 466-7331, (780) 466-7341 Fax: (780) 465-5674 email: Ottewell School
Parkview Junior High School (1998) 14313-92 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5R 5B3 Tel: (780) 483-3415 Fax: (780) 489-2192 email: Parkview School
Rosslyn Junior High School (2003) 13215-113A Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5E 5B9 Tel: (780) 453-1576 Fax: (780) 455-7605 email: Rosslyn School Chinese International Baccalaureate Program Sites
The International Baccalaureate (I.B.) level Chinese Language Arts option courses (Grades 10 to 12) are offered at:
McNally High School (1992) 8440-105 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6A 1B6 Tel: (780) 469-0442 Fax: (780) 465-5958 email: McNally School
M.E. LaZerte High School (1997) 6804-144 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5C 3C7 Tel: (780) 408-9800 Fax: (780) 472-0058 email: M.E. LaZerte School
Ross Sheppard High School (2000) 13546-111 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 2P2 Tel: (780) 448-5000 Fax: (780) 452-7563 email: Ross Sheppard School
International Twinning
1981 Province of Alberta twinned with Province of Heilongjiang, China 1985 City of Edmonton twinned with City of Harbin 1991 Meyonohk Elementary twinned with Shi Fan Fu Xiao Primary, Harbin 1992 Ottewell Junior High twinned with #113 Middle School, Harbin 1995 McNally Senior High twinned with Xiao Hong Middle School, Harbin 1998 Ross Sheppard Senior High twinned with Beijing Xicheng Foreign Language School 2000 Ross Sheppard Senior High twinned with Shanghai Yucai High School 2004 Londonderry Junior High twinned with #57 Middle School, Beijing