2027 CLCC · Official competition rules
U.S. Chinese Language & Culture Competition
The 2027 theme is “My Dreams and Future”. Explore the approved schedule and rules for students from Pre-K through Grade 12, with four divisions and three categories.
The full rules and downloadable PDF are the approved Chinese version.
Official 2027 information
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
These grade divisions and the competition categories below are confirmed for 2027.
Official 2027 information
Competition Categories
The 2027 competition includes 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.
Official 2027 information
How It Works
01
Registration information
Registration begins October 16, 2026. Educators with organization authorization and active memberships can register students during the published registration period.
02
Submit
Work submission runs from November 21, 2026 to January 17, 2027 at 23:59 PT.
03
Evaluation
Chinese Speech, Chinese Storytelling, and Chinese Writing are assessed separately using the published 100-point scoring rubrics.
04
Results
Results are scheduled to be announced on February 28, 2027 at 12:00 PT. Result lookup is not available yet.
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Certificate information
Certificates are scheduled for March 5, 2027. Use a Certificate ID to check a published certificate.
Official 2027 information
2027 Competition Timeline
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).
Official 2027 information
Registration Fees
Educator membership is $39 USD per year with automatic renewal. Each student may enter any one, two, or all three categories at $49 USD per category. Each payment is eligible for a full refund request within seven days.
Educator Membership
$39/year
Student Entry (per category)
$49
Official 2027 information
Awards & Certificates
Results are scheduled for February 28, 2027, and certificates for March 5, 2027. Use a Certificate ID to check a published certificate.
Official 2027 information
Competition Information
The complete approved rules can be read online or downloaded as a Chinese-language PDF.
Eligibility and divisions
Students from Pre-K through Grade 12 studying Chinese in the United States. The four divisions are Early Learners (Pre-K/TK–Grade 2), Elementary (Grades 3–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Use enrolled grades for the 2026–2027 school year.
Competition categories
Chinese Speech, Chinese Storytelling, and Chinese Writing.
Key dates
Registration begins October 16, 2026 and closes November 15, 2026 at 23:59 PT; submissions close January 17, 2027 at 23:59 PT, results are announced February 28 at 12:00 PT, and certificates are released March 5, 2027.
Fees
Educator membership: $39 USD per year, automatically renewing. Student entry: $49 USD for each of Chinese Speech, Chinese Storytelling, and Chinese Writing; a student may choose any one, two, or all three.
Official 2027 information
Registration and payment
Educators with organization authorization and an active membership can register students for one, two, or all three categories during the published registration period.
Membership and student entriesOrganization application