The 19th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (Calgary Division) is now open for registration. Details are as follows:

I. Basic information:

Theme: Fly high with Chinese (追梦中文，不负韶华)

Hosted by: Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary

Organized by: Organizing Committee of the 19th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (Calgary Division)

II. Groups & Eligibility:

i. Group A: According to the rules of the global finals of the Competition, competitors are required to meet the following criteria:

1. Between the ages of 12 and 18

2. Hold Canadian citizenship

3. Grew up in a country other than China

4. Neither the competitor nor either of the parent is a native speaker of the Chinese language

5. Currently enrolled in a secondary school in a country other than China (grades 7-12)

6. Didn’t compete in the global finals last year

ii. Group B:

1. Between the ages of 12 and 18

2. Currently enrolled in a secondary school in a country other than China (grades 7-12)

III. Stages & Contents:

i. Preliminary Round:

Competitors are required to submit a signed copy of the registration form (a scanned pdf or a picture), a video recording, and one personal photo taken recently by May 10, 2026, to chinesebridgealberta@gmail.com. The title of the email should be in the format of ‘Secondary Group A/B-XXX(name)’. Please send the video as an email attachment or via a cloud drive. Do not submit it as a link to a video-sharing website.

Requirements for the video recording:

Duration is less than 3 minutes, including a speech on the theme ‘Fly high with Chinese’ (less than 2 minutes. competitors choose their own styles and topics); a demonstration of Chinese cultural talent (e.g., Chinese song/dance, traditional instruments, traditional opera, calligraphy, painting, martial arts, etc., less than 1 minute).

ii. Finals: Tentatively to be held in late May or early June. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.

IV. Awards:

i. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, along with awards of excellence for both Group A and Group B finalists. All finalists get certificates and prizes.

ii. The group A winner may have the opportunity to be recommended to compete in the global finals in China (one slot). Details will be communicated to the winner separately. The outcome of the recommendation and the final interpretation of relevant rules rest with the Organizing Committee of the global finals.

V. Registration Form Download Link:

https://calgary.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/bgxz/202603/P020260314169761464823.docx

VI. If you have any questions, please email the organizing committee at chinesebridgealberta@gmail.com.