The School Of Chinese Studies
At China Institute In America
Welcome to The School
Where Your Journey Of
Learning Chinese Language And Culture Begins!
Established in 1933, the School of Chinese Studies at China Institute in America (The School) is the oldest institution in the United States dedicated to teaching Chinese language and culture to the American public. With a legacy spanning over 90 years, The School offers a comprehensive range of courses, providing more than 40 online and in-person classes each semester. These classes cater to learners of all ages, from toddlers at 18 months to adults, covering various aspects of Chinese culture, including language, art, literature, philosophy, and music.
The School is committed to fostering a lifelong appreciation for Chinese language and culture. By offering small-sized classes for both adults and children, The School ensures personalized attention and effective learning experiences. These classes accommodate students at all proficiency levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, creating a supportive environment for every learner.
Language Classes
China Institute in America’s immersive group classes, led by experienced language teachers, offer a wide range of Chinese language courses at every proficiency level, from beginner to advanced.
Studio & Music Classes
Our classes are not only designed to improve the tactile experiences and haptic perception of the students, but they also focus on enhancing students’ mental and physical strength that multiple researches have shown to provide long-term health benefits.
Literature & Film Classes
China Institute in America offers a variety of special interest classes that tailor to different interests and hobbies of our audiences in the areas of traditional art, literature, and more.
Private Language Tutoring
Grow your Mandarin Chinese language skills with an expert native-speaker Chinese instructor from China Institute in America. If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, 1:1 private tutoring might be your choice.
Language Classes
Our program offers language class levels for toddlers, children and teens. Choose from a variety of classes designed to meet the learning objectives of every student.
Immersive Summer Program
Our accredited educators are equipped to teach students at any language level to encourage students to gain more confidence and make significant progress in Mandarin within an engaging cultural context. Instructors will create a dynamic and interactive classroom experience which will incorporate on-theme culinary classes, musical instrument workshops, shadow puppet theatre workshops, Chinese literature for children, and more! Students will be carefully placed in age-appropriate groups amongst peers at similar language levels as they sharpen their language skills and gain fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
SAT & AP Prep
The AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam Assesses interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communications skills in Mandarin Chinese, along with knowledge of Chinese Culture. We focus on improving your language ability in all aspects (listening, reading, writing, typing, and speaking).
Private Language Tutoring
Grow your Mandarin Chinese language skills with an expert native-speaker Chinese instructor from China Institute in America. If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, 1:1 private tutoring might be your choice.
