Vancouver, British Columbia

Our "Back to Basics" teaching method incorporates a systematic, "step by step" formula that allows students to strengthen their academic skills by studying different courses through a varied curriculum. The emphasis is also placed on teaching students the importance of "politeness" and "discipline". Our courses, which are scheduled 6 days a week, combine both academic subject matters with extracurricular activities. These studies enable students to develop and cultivate their talents and abilities so that in the future, they may become leaders in our society.

Pui Ying Christian Services Society was founded in 1992 as a registered non-profit services organization. The Society is established by the Board of Directors of Pui Ying Middle School of Hong Kong to commemorate Dr. Henry Noyes, the founder of Pui Ying School, who went to China in 1879 to preach the gospel and promote education. The mandate of the Society is to continue this noble spirit and vision to advance the cause of education and the Christian faith by serving community needs through educational services and outreach programs.

Since the first Chinese language courses offered in 1957-1958, UBC has developed one of the most comprehensive Chinese studies programs in North America . With more than 2,500 individual registrations annually, the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies has become North America 's largest program in the Chinese Language. It is a fundamental policy of the Chinese Language Program that students be placed in courses appropriate to their existing level of ability so that they can learn and develop their language proficiency to a higher level . To meet the special needs of students of diverse backgrounds, we currently offer two separate tracks on all levels of language courses.

The Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver was founded in 1973 with the support of the government and of 53 community organizations along with that of many enthusiastic individuals. In April 1974, CCC was duly constituted and registered with the Provincial and Federal governments as a nonprofit, charitable organization. A full city block was designated in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown . The first administration and education complex was completed in 1980. A commercial rental complex followed in 1981. The completion of the Dr. David Lam Multipurpose Hall, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (developed by the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden Society) greatly enhanced Chinatown in 1986.