Tongwen High School

Tongwen High School (sometimes referred to as Jiujiang No.2 Middle School), was founded in 1867, and currently has around 4,800 students. Project Trust has been working in partnership with the School since 2012, when our first Volunteers began their placements. The School has various international links and has received numerous awards. 

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There are numerous student clubs (e.g. broadcast station, newspaper press, literature club, arts club, table tennis, basketball, football club) and festivals (e.g. Arts, Science and Technology). 

Jiujiang Tongwen High School is located in Jiujiang, a prefecture-level city located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province. 

Volunteers will assist students during classes with English oral practice, vocabulary, grammar, and after school reading clubs. There will also be opportunities to engage with sporting and other extracurricular activities.  

The School has said that the presence of Project Trust Volunteers ‘enriches English teaching, but also stimulates student’ enthusiasm for English learning.’ 

Situated near the northern border of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang is the second-largest city next to Nanchang. Jiujiang in Chinese literally means ‘nine rivers’. Owing to its location at the geographical intersection of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces, it is the north gate of Jiangxi which connects Jiangxi with cities along the Yangtze River. 

With a history of over 2,000 years, this is an attractive city boasting of grand mountains and numerous waterways.  Cultural relics of Buddhism, Taoism, Islam and Confucianism can be found on nearby Mt. Lushan. The mountain also features captivating rock formations, natural springs, temples and stone inscriptions. Poyang Lake located south of the city is China’s largest freshwater lake. It is a habitat rich in aquatic plants and is home to over 100 species of migratory birds. During the winter months visitors can see spectacular flocks of birds in flight. 

As the junction of the Beijing-Jiulong Railway, Wuhan-Jiujiang Railway, and Hefei-Jiujiang Railway, the Jiujiang Railway Station connects the city with cities in all parts of China. Everyday, trains starting from or passing by Jiujiang go to most of the major cities in China. 

Accommodation

Project Trust Volunteers live in a comfortable dedicated apartment, a short walking distance from the main school gates. Each Volunteer has a separate room, and there are shared bathroom, lounge, and other communal facilities.