Andrea, a board member of the Portuguese International School, introduced the school's development history and future plans to Ms. Chang, expressing gratitude for the long-term trust and support from the foreign diplomatic missions in Portugal and the local expatriate community. Andrea stated that the mission of the Portuguese International School is to provide high-quality multilingual education to the entire Portuguese society, especially to foreign diplomatic institutions, foreign enterprises, and expatriates in Portugal. To meet market demand, the school will also establish Mandarin Chinese courses starting in September 2014, and looks forward to receiving support and assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Portugal during the future educational process.
Ms. Chang, accompanied by board members, toured the facilities of the Portuguese International School and engaged in friendly conversations with the teachers, expressing gratitude for the good learning environment provided for foreign children and youth, including the children of Chinese citizens, and praised the school's plan to offer Mandarin Chinese courses. Ms. Chang stated that with the continuous development of relations between China and Portugal, the number of Chinese citizens coming to Portugal for business and career development is increasing, and the Portuguese International School is the first choice for many children of Chinese citizens. Ms. Chang expressed her willingness to maintain contact with the school and provide necessary assistance for Mandarin teaching.
