塞拉利昂将从2025年开始在公立学校教授中文, Sierra Leone will teach Chinese in public schools starting in 2025, citing global career opportunities and a student’s international success.

2025年10月28日,教育部长Conrad Sackey宣布,在多年的私立学校课程和与孔子研究所的合作之后,塞拉利昂将在公立学校推行中文教育。 Sierra Leone will introduce Chinese language education in public schools, Education Minister Conrad Sackey announced on October 28, 2025, following years of private school programs and collaboration with the Confucius Institute. 这一行动旨在扩大普通话的使用范围,指出普通话在贸易和职业中具有全球重要性,并定于11月初举行一次战略规划会议,政府和教育伙伴将参加这次会议。 The move aims to expand access to Mandarin, citing its global importance in trade and careers, with a strategic planning meeting set for early November involving government and education partners. 这项决定是继当地学生在中国全国竞赛中取得成功并在北京世界决赛中担任代表后作出的。 The decision follows a local student’s success in a national Chinese competition and representation at the World Finals in Beijing.