Written question WQ86498
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- James EvansConservative
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- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
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Question
How much money does the Welsh Government gives to Confucius Institutes?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Welsh Government has funded the Confucius Institute China Schools Programme via the British Council International Education Programme grant since 2016.
This investment provides increased opportunities for pupils in Confucius Classrooms in Wales to develop knowledge and understanding of Mandarin and Chinese culture in both formal and informal settings and access a range of extra- curricular activities.
The funding also extends professional learning opportunities for Mandarin teachers, Chinese language tutors and volunteers, as well as tailor-made language immersion courses.
Funding allocations awarded for the Confucius Institute China Schools Programme via the British Council grant since 2016:
2016-17 - £45,000
2017-18 - £45,000
2018-19 - £45,000
2019-20 - £45,000
2020-21 - £36,000
2021-22 - £36,000
2022-23 - £46,100