Basics
on Chinese Schools
A great way for your child to learn Chinese
and use it is to go to a Chinese School. There are over 634 in
the US. Here is a brief summary of some helpful information:
How to Find One:
- Look at our Chinese School links page
- Chinese Phone Book
- References from other parents
- Call up a local Chinese Church and ask
- Ask at a local Chinese Restaurant
Importance of Education for Chinese:
- Education is seen as a way to improve
your family status in society.
- Brings a lot of prestige to the
family, when they can say, my son/daughter has a PhD from
Stanford.
Types Of Schools:
- Cantonese
- Mandarin that teach Traditional
Characters.
- Mandarin that teach Simplified
Characters.
Categories of Schools:
- Church Run Schools
- For Profit Schools - Can vary from a
babysitter taking care of some kids to afterschool care
using the facilities of a local public school.
- Non-Profit Schools
- Public Schools
There are currently over 634 Chinese
Schools in the US and you want to send your child to the best
one. Questions to ask are: Do they have a humanistic approach or
are they rote based? Most of this information you can't find
without going to the school and observing a class. One method is
go to the school and find out if you like it. Talk to the teacher
and the staff. Referrals are a great source of information.
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