It is the first Chinese language and culture school in Singapore co-sponsored by the Chinese central government. Jointly established by the Office of Chinese Language Council International and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in August 2005, CI-NTU aims to strengthen Singapore’s Mandarin capabilities, providing Singapore with a common platform in learning Chinese language and culture, and enhancing the communication link between Singapore and Chinese communities in other parts of the world. Being one of the earliest Confucius Institute to be set up, CI-NTU is partnering with one of the most renowned Universities in China, Shandong University. With the strong support from the Office of Chinese Language Council International and the College of International Education, Shandong University, CI-NTU engages top-notch Chinese lecturers and educators from renowned China universities.