Chinese Language School

For the CCC Chinese School webpage maintained by the school staff, click here. General information about the Chinese School are given here.

The Chinese Language School was founded in 1972. Hundreds of graduates learned to appreciate their Chinese heritage for life and gained a solid foundation for courses in Asian Studies in colleges. The current student enrollment is 310. There are 29 language classes for 3 year olds to adults. 19% of our students are Americans and adopted children who do not speak Chinese at home.

The Language School rents 30 classrooms, gym and cafeteria at Shaker Junior High School in Latham for three hours a week on Sundays during the regular school year. Students learn language, history and literature in the first two hours. Chinese is taught in Mandarin. The third hour is for cultural classes. Ten classes are offered. The students may choose to enroll in folk dance, drawing, chess, or Tae Kwon Do.

Special classes:

• Chinese language classes for American adults (beginner and intermediate). For a photo of the class, click here.
• Chinese language classes (beginner and intermediate) for students who do not speak Chinese at home. Click here to see the photos, A, B.
• Adult English conversation classes (Beginner and intermediate), taught by 5 Literacy Volunteers of America teachers for new immigrants. For a photo of the class, click here.
• Adult Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword classes. To see a photo, click here.

• Calendar
  
• Curriculum
  
• School classroom Map
  
• Registration Form (School starts on 1/8/2006, Sunday)
  
• Tuitions per semester: $110 for language classes (2 hours), $45 for culture classes (1 hour).
• Age Limit: 3 years and above on 9/1/05.
• Location: Shaker Junior High School, 475 Watervliet-Shaker road (RT. 155), Latham, NY 12110.
• Map and Directions
  From Latham circle (intersection of Route 2 and Route 9), drive 2 miles south to Route 155 (Watervliet Shaker Road). Turn left. Pass one light. Drive 1 mile and turn left into the school parking lot.
• Hours: 1:00-4:30 PM on Sundays (Please check the school calendar.)
• School Year: 28 weeks. First semester: September to December, Second semester: January 8th to May 14th, 2006.
• School Administrators (6), PTA members (4), and School Council members (12)
  
• School Teachers (29 language, 10 culture classes)
  
• The Teacher Says...
  
• "Our Children Must Learn Chinese," says a parent.
  
• School Picture Album