Maricourt High School Confucius Classroom
Overview
At Maricourt High School, we are proud to host a Confucius Classroom in partnership with Edge Hill University. This partnership brings Chinese language and culture into school life helping our students develop a broader, global outlook.
What is a Confucius Classroom?
Our Confucius Classroom supports the teaching of Mandarin Chinese and promotes understanding of Chinese culture. Through our work with Edge Hill University, we benefit from specialist teaching, cultural activities and valuable international links that enrich learning across the school.
Benefits to our school
Being part of this partnership has strengthened our curriculum and created new opportunities for students. It enhances our modern languages offer, supports cultural awareness across the school and gives us access to expert teaching, resources and enrichment activities such as learning about festivals and business etiquette.
“Working in partnership with Edge Hill University has given students cultural knowledge and expanded their horizons. Students have been able to improve linguistic skills and confidence by communicating in another language.”
What our students gain
All pupils across the school take part in some form of Chinese language or cultural activity, ensuring wide engagement.
Students:
- Learn Mandarin and explore Chinese culture
- Develop confidence, curiosity and global awareness
- Take part in workshops, events and cultural experiences
A key highlight is our partnership with School No. 37 in Chongqing, China, where students take part in online exchange sessions. They prepare and deliver presentations to each other, sharing experiences and learning about everyday life in both countries.
“Our students develop not only language skills, but the confidence to engage with the wider world.”
“I have grown in confidence by presenting to our Partner School and it has made me appreciate other cultures a lot more.” George, Year 7
Our partnership with Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University plays a vital role in supporting our Confucius Classroom, providing expertise, teaching support and opportunities that enhance learning and strengthen our international focus.
Looking ahead
We are proud of what we have achieved so far and look forward to continuing to develop our Confucius Classroom, building on our strong partnership with Edge Hill University to provide even more opportunities for our students.