Chinese Schools in the USA
In recent times, Chinese language has been growing in
popularity in western countries. Hence it comes as no surprise that
the popularity of Chinese schools in the USA has been increasing
tremendously. A number of Chinese schools in the USA have now
started teaching
the language (of various dialects).Of these dialects, Mandarin
Chinese or Cantonese Chinese are the ones that are most taught in
these schools.
Chinese schools in the USA are extremely popular with
Chinese parents who want their children to learn about their culture
and heritage. The Chinese schools in the USA are typically held on
weekday afternoons or on weekends. Besides teaching the Chinese
language, these Chinese schools in the USA also serve as a social
meeting place for Chinese immigrants and their children. It is also
interesting to note that a number of public high schools now award
credits to students who study in these Chinese schools in the USA.
One of the Chinese schools in the USA is the Hua Xia
Northern Chinese School. Located in New Jersey, this school offers
holds Chinese classes on Saturdays. Established in 1995, this is one
of the Chinese schools in the USA which is a non-profit organization.
This school is located at 151 Fairview Avenue, Verona, NJ, and is
registered in the state of New Jersey. The objectives of the school
are to teach Chinese language, and promote Chinese culture.
The Berryessa Chinese School, located in San Jose is
another one of the Chinese schools in the USA that has been teaching
the Chinese language and culture to students since 1980. This school
holds classes in both Cantonese and Mandarin dialects and caters to
students from pre-K to 12th grade. They also offer cultural classes
for students as well as adults. Their cultural classes range from
Chinese calligraphy and painting to martial arts and soccer.
The Chinese School of Southern Westchester is another
school that aims at teaching Mandarin Chinese to students from PreK
to12th grade as well as adults. The focus of this school is also to
promote the learning of Chinese culture and traditions.
With time, Chinese schools in the USA have evolved
from small private, one-room schools to more dynamic and practical
institutions. These schools are gaining recognition and are serving
the needs of both the Chinese community and mainstream American
society.
Chinese schools in the USA should continue to seek
national recognition and strive to contribute towards learning the
Chinese language and culture in United States.
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