Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) reaffirms its commitment to build an internationally minded generation through the Language Camp China 2026. This comprehensive program lasts for 14 days and 13 nights, starting from May 15 to 28, 2026, with the center of academic activities at Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Trade (GPST), Guangzhou, China.
A delegation of 29 outstanding students, consisting of 24 female and 5 male students, participates in a series of programs to learn Mandarin language skills and broaden global horizons. While in Guangzhou, the students underwent an intensive cultural immersion program, gained an introduction to the global education system, and experienced direct interaction with the international social and industrial ecosystem.
Ustazah Umi Zakiyah, S.S., Coordinator of Overseas Uni Enrollment, explained that the program was strategically designed to train the students' independence and adaptability abroad. She emphasized the importance of cultivating courage and global insight directly through empirical experience in the field.
"Language Camp China is not just a Mandarin language learning program, but also a means to build students' courage, adaptability, and international perspective. We want them to experience firsthand what it's like to learn and interact in a global environment," said Ustaz Dafiq on Saturday (May 30, 2026).
In addition to gaining international exposure in academics through language classes, the students were also provided with intercultural awareness materials through workshops on traditional Chinese musical instruments, calligraphy, and Wushu martial arts. To strengthen their cross-cultural mindset, the group also undertook historical educational visits to historic Islamic sites in Guangzhou and an academic orientation in the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in Shenzhen.
Besides cultural aspects, the program equips students with an understanding of the modern business landscape through industrial exposure visits to the Alibaba 1688 Office in Shenzhen to learn about digital trade systems, as well as the GAC Aion smart factory to observe the manufacturing process of environmentally friendly electric vehicle technology.
Ustaz Dafiq added that mastery of foreign languages and cross-cultural understanding are currently absolute competencies for the younger generation to be able to compete and collaborate on the international stage.
Through the success of Language Camp China 2026, Thursina IIBS hopes the students can integrate the valuable experience into their future leadership skills. The school's management stated that the activities show the implementation of Thursina's global education vision, which consistently encourages the development of global citizens without neglecting Islamic values as the primary foundation of their character. (iz/lil)
