What is ICA

The International Chinese Language Teachers Association (ICA) is a prestigious certification organization that can be likened to TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), but with a focus on teaching the Chinese language. Founded by international experts with a passion for promoting Chinese culture and professionals dedicated to advancing Chinese as a foreign language, ICA's primary mission is to facilitate the global dissemination of the Chinese language and foster international cultural exchanges. ICA operates through various committees, including the International Chinese Language Teachers Examination Committee, Certification Committee, and Employment Guidance Committee, with its headquarters based in Beijing, China. Over the course of more than a decade, ICA has established over 20 global promotion bases spanning regions such as China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. These bases primarily engage in Chinese language teacher training, cross-cultural exchanges, online Chinese education, and networking, contributing significantly to the global promotion of Chinese and international cultural exchange. ICA's international Chinese teacher certification is recognized for its commitment to practical training, assessment, and placement of Chinese language educators. With a distinguished faculty composed of experts and professors from esteemed institutions like Peking University, Beijing Normal University, and others, ICA aims to provide top-tier teaching and a global platform for cross-cultural communication and learning. Their overarching mission is to champion the worldwide expansion of the Chinese language and enhance international cultural exchanges, aspiring to become a leading global organization in the realm of international Chinese language education and cultural exchange.