2027 CLCC · Official competition rules
U.S. Chinese Language & Culture Competition
The 2027 U.S. Chinese language and culture competition for students from Pre-K through Grade 12 studying Chinese, with four grade divisions.
2027 Theme · My Dreams and Future
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A National Stage for Chinese Learners
CLCC gives students an opportunity to demonstrate Chinese communication, creativity, and cultural understanding through structured academic competition.
The 2027 theme, “My Dreams and Future”, invites students to express their own hopes and plans in Chinese.
Official 2027 information
2027 Competition Categories
The official 2027 categories are Chinese Speech, Chinese Storytelling, and Chinese Writing.
Chinese Speech
A structured opportunity to communicate ideas in Chinese.
Chinese Storytelling
A space for thoughtful narrative, expression, and interpretation.
Chinese Writing
A category for clear written communication in Chinese.
Who Can Participate
Students from Pre-K through Grade 12 studying Chinese in the United States can participate in the 2027 competition.
Use the student’s enrolled grade in the 2026–2027 school year. Early Learners includes Pre-K, TK, Kindergarten (K), Grade 1, and Grade 2. Eligibility is based on grade, with age used only as a reference.
Early Learners
Pre-K/TK–Grade 2
Elementary
Grades 3–5
Middle School
Grades 6–8
High School
Grades 9–12
Official 2027 information
2027 Competition Timeline
These are the confirmed dates for the 2027 competition.
00:00 PT
Registration Opens
23:59 PT
Registration Deadline
00:00 PT
Submissions Open
23:59 PT
Submission Deadline
12:00 PT
Results Announced
Certificates Released
All competition dates and times use Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Explore the 2027 competition rules
Explore the confirmed 2027 competition details and prepare for the CLCC season.