The following is issued on behalf of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research:

     The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) is inviting locally registered organisations to submit proposals for activities/programmes to be organised for the promotion of Putonghua in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 school years with the support of the Language Fund.

     The initiative aims to create a rich language learning environment and opportunities for using Putonghua through innovative and educational activities so as to enhance the Putonghua proficiency of primary and secondary students as well as the general public.

     Locally registered organisations interested in submitting proposals are requested to send them to SCOLAR by noon on April 5, 2017.

     Details are available on the SCOLAR website: www.language-education.com.

Ends/Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:40

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