Palo Alto Chinese School, Chinese language school in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto Chinese School is a language school in California offering instruction to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The program operates at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and provides Mandarin and Cantonese as separate instructional tracks.
The school was founded in 1963 and emerged from the merging of originally separate Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking schools. It stands as the oldest Chinese school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The school teaches both Mandarin and Cantonese while sharing traditional Chinese customs through festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Students experience not just language but also traditions like Lunar New Year celebrations that bring Chinese culture to life.
Classes meet on Friday evenings throughout the academic year with different fee structures for new and returning students. Early enrollment is advised as spots can fill quickly.
The school uses specialized assessment procedures to place students in appropriate learning groups based on language and level. This system allows students with different backgrounds and experience levels to be matched effectively with instruction.
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