Corner Stone Education(郑州市 基石 教育 Zhèng-zhōu-shì jī-shí jiào-yù） is the abbreviation of Corner Stone Foreign Language Training Center, Jinshui district, Zhengzhou, which was organized by an international teacher volunteer organization - Friends of China Foundation – in 2001. It is a station to promote the Friends of China Foundation in the North China region. Dr. Joyce, who had an 8-year working experience, led a batch of foreign nationals working in this station. In 2005, Corner Stone Education cooperated with Peking University GAC (Global Assessment Certificate)/ACT(America College Test) international university preparatory center, began to teach a GAC/ACT course in Zhengzhou. In 2006, Corner Stone Education official registration as Corner Stone Foreign Language School.
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