On September 7th, the International Education School (IES) held freshman international student’s opening ceremony in Room 209, Building No.1 The vice- president of Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University Mrs. Xu Ling presided over the event and attended by the staff of School of International Education and the students. This year, the School has accepted more than 80 students hailing from Asia, Africa and the Europe. 

 In her welcome speech, Professor Xu Ling introduced the development of Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University (GPNU) and put forward some suggestions to freshman. She advised the students to comply with the Chinese laws and follow the rules and regulations set by the university. She highlighted the importance of education and asked the students to seek professional knowledge and learn new skills offered by the School. She informed the students to integrate with the Chinese culture, learn Chinese language and promote linkages between China and their countries.

On this occasion, the dean of International Educational School has also gave a speech to freshman and introduced and explained the relevant policies and regulations of the School, instructors arrangement, medical insurance options, enrollment procedure, availability of scholarships for deserving candidates, dormitory and living facilities on campus, visa procedures, religious belief and so on. The director of international Chinese education teaching department introduced HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) to the freshman and also arranged meeting of freshman with senior students. They have exchanged their ideas about the Chinese culture, their learning experience in China and future prospectus of studying in China. The representatives of teachers and students, Associate Professor Zeng and Mr. Lie Nong have also shared their views with the freshman. (School of International Education)