Initiated jointly by The Association of Education and Technology (AET) and the NPTC Group of Colleges in the UK, the Sino-British Centre for Industry-Driven Vocational Education aims to strengthen cooperation between Chinese Vocational Colleges and International high-level Vocational Education Institutions and Organisations. The centre will engage in academic research, standard formulation, personnel exchange, and explore international communication of vocational standards and mutual recognition of certificates. It will particularly focus on enhancing the English-language teaching proficiency of Chinese vocational college teachers, improving their ability to deliver professional courses and practical teaching（双师型教师）, and supporting the internationalisation of teacher teams and talent cultivation in schools. The centre will provide the most comprehensive professional coverage and the largest international teaching and practice platform for the integration of industry and education. (产教融合)
The Association of Education and Technology (AET) is a non-profit international organisation registered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, dedicated to providing professional services for global educational development. Headquartered in Cambridge, with its first office established in China, AET is committed to facilitating inter-school exchanges and teaching collaborations in early education, basic education, vocational education, and higher education between the UK and countries worldwide. It aims to cultivate students with a global perspective, strengthen STEM education, and develop a variety of skills required for 21st-centurytalents. AET, based in Cambridge, collaborates closely with partners and experts from renowned institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, the British Council, the Royal Society, the National STEM Learning Centre, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Leveraging the high-quality educational resources in the UK, AET promotes British education standards, concepts, and curricula worldwide. Since 2017, AET has collaborated with platforms such as the Chinese National Institute of Education Sciences and the China International Education Exchange Association, as well as domestic and international expert teams, to assist Chinese vocational colleges in achieving their construction goals. Together, they have successfully implemented various tasks, including international accreditation of professional standards, collaborative education, teacher training, student vocational qualification examinations and training, and talent introduction projects, which have been highly recognised by various government departments and educational institutions.
Organisational Structure of the centre:
Initiating Units: AET, NPTC
Executing Units: NPTC, FLE, 北京安卓世纪教育科技有限公司
Operational Team of the centre:
Chief Advisor: Xing Hui
Head of Base: Cas Weddleshowen
Operation Manager: Yinxia WU, James Llewellyn
Programmes Offered by NPTC Group:
Profession Programme Content On-campus Training Facilities.
Members
Inner Mongolia Technical College of Construction (MTCC)
Here is a website link: Inner Mongolia Technical College of Construction (MTCC)
