Mandarin on the menu at Ballymena Academy
The course will enable them to take a qualification in the language.
Also, as part of the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme, pupils can study for the HSK qualification in Mandarin.
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Hide AdMr Stephen Black, Principal of Ballymena Academy, said: “We are delighted to be able to provide our pupils with this opportunity and are most appreciative of the work that the staff from the Confucius Institute have done in order to provide our pupils with access to tuition in Mandarin and Cultural Studies.
“This language, in addition to the other European languages offered in Ballymena Academy - French, German and Spanish, adds further breadth to our curriculum and provides pupils with additional skills which are becoming increasingly important to prospective employers.
“Our Year 8 pupils are really enjoying the experience and it is lovely to hear them greeting each other and their teachers in Mandarin.”