Chinese Academy
COURSES

Classes at various levels tailored to different Chinese proficiency levels, teaching Chinese Pinyin and simplified characters. The school also provides interest classes to cultivate and discover children's and teenager's potential interests and hobbies.


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2-hour Chinese Class only

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20.

Early Bird Discount will expire on July 20.

Chinese Class:

Friday 6:30-8:30pm: CSL Level 7 only

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday 12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + regular enrichment classes)

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20. ???????

Chinese Class:

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

11:05am-12:05pm: Arts & Crafts (all ages), Clay Dough (all ages), Watercolors (7+), Drawing w. Markers (all ages), Crochet (9+)

2:25-3:25pm: Clay Dough (all ages), Watercolors (7+), Drawing w. Markers (all ages)
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + special enrichment classes)

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20. ???????

Chinese Class:

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday 12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

11:05am-12:05pm: Chess (6+), Guitar (6+), Soccer (all ages), Tennis (6+), Pickleball (10+), Taekwondo (all ages)

2:25-3:25pm: Chess (6+), Tennis (6+), Taekwondo (all ages)

Soccer, Tennis and Pickleball are ONLY offered from September to November, and from March to June. No class in the Winter. If register for Soccer, Tennis or Pickleball, please contact Chinese Academy at 718.281.5346, or yxu@qcc.cuny.edu.

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KIDS WILL HAVE FUN
LEARNING CHINESE

Learn and review Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. 

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FUN & HEALTHY
COURSES FOR ADULTS

Courses like Dance Cardio for Adults will increase your muscular strength and cardio while having fun!

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FUN & EDUCATIONAL
COURSES FOR CHILDREN

Fun and educational courses like Chess

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Chinese Academy Courses

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2-hour Chinese Class only

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20.

Early Bird Discount will expire on July 20.

Chinese Class:

Friday 6:30-8:30pm: CSL Level 7 only

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday 12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.
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Arts & Crafts

Students will spend their time in this class being creative and enhancing their social skills. In class, different materials are used such as tissue paper, felt, buttons, pipe cleaners, watercolor paint, tempura paint along with crayons, markers and colored pencils to create fun themed art projects. Many times, holiday and special event art will be done to support calendar events and cultural occasions. The class also enhances socialization skills as children are encouraged to borrow materials from other students, discuss ideas and actively ask questions and share their work with teachers and the class.

Enhanced sills include cutting, pasting, creativity, design, color matching, fine motor skills, social skills, decisions making, group sharing and having a lot of fun! Reguired age: 5 and up.
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + regular enrichment classes)

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20. ???????

Chinese Class:

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

11:05am-12:05pm: Arts & Crafts (all ages), Clay Dough (all ages), Watercolors (7+), Drawing w. Markers (all ages), Crochet (9+)

2:25-3:25pm: Clay Dough (all ages), Watercolors (7+), Drawing w. Markers (all ages)
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + special enrichment classes)

The registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

The early bird discount will expire on July 20. ???????

Chinese Class:

Saturday 9-11am: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5, Level 7, Level 9; CSL Level 1-Level 5, Level 7

Saturday 12:20-2:20pm: Kindergarten class, Regular Level 1-Level 5; CSL Level 1-Level 2, Level 4

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

11:05am-12:05pm: Chess (6+), Guitar (6+), Soccer (all ages), Tennis (6+), Pickleball (10+), Taekwondo (all ages)

2:25-3:25pm: Chess (6+), Tennis (6+), Taekwondo (all ages)

Soccer, Tennis and Pickleball are ONLY offered from September to November, and from March to June. No class in the Winter. If register for Soccer, Tennis or Pickleball, please contact Chinese Academy at 718.281.5346, or yxu@qcc.cuny.edu.

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Chinese Academy Friday Online only

2-hour Chinese class via Zoom
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Clay Dough

The clay dough making class offers multiple benefits for children, including fostering creativity, developing sensory skills, promoting social interactions, and facilitating learning. Using special light clay dough, students can create a wide range of figures, animals, food items, or any other objects they find interesting, enriching their play experiences and holistic development.
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Crochet

Designed for young learners, this class teaches the basics of crochet in a fun, supportive setting. Step by step, kids will gain confidence using yarn and hooks, while imroving focus and hand-eye coordination. No experience needed, just curiosity and creativity! Required age: 9+
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CSL Class (Chinese as a Second Language)

Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin. Both English and Mandarin are used to teach the class.

"Chinese made Easy for Kids" Book 1 will be used in the class. Students will finish Chapters 1-11 within 6 weeks.
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ESL for Parents/Adults (Beginner/Low Intermediate)

Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin. Both English and Mandarin are used to teach the class.

"Chinese made Easy for Kids" Book 1 will be used in the class. Students will finish Chapters 1-11 within 6 weeks.
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Kids Yoga

Kids will learn simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques in a fun and calming way. This beginner class helps children build strength, flexibility, and focus while promoting a peaceful mind and happy heart. Required age: 6+
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Kids Zumba

This class combines energetic dance moves with lively music, helping children improve coordination, balance, and confidence while staying active. This fun-filled class encourages self-expression, teamwork, and a love for movement--perfect for kids who love to dance and have fun!
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Kindergarten Chinese Class

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Lunar New Year Traditions and Celebration

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Pickleball

Designed for students ages 10 and up, this class teaches the fundamental skills of pickleball, including proper grip, serving, forehand and backhand strokes, volleys, footwork, scoring, and basic game strategy. Through skill-building drills, fun games, and supervised match play, students will improve coordination, agility, reaction time, and teamwork while developing confidence on the court. Required age: 10+
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Regular Chinese Class

Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. This type of class is offered to the students from Mandarin speaking families. 85-90% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
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Regular Class Level 9

Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. This type of class is offered to the students from Mandarin speaking families. 85-90% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
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Tae Kwon Do

The class helps improve physical health with exercises for flexibility, strength, and stamina. It also boosts mental strength, building confidence and courage to face fears. Students learn to focus, respect others, and defend themselves with their hands and feet. Tae Kwon Do aims to keep kids healthy and safe both mentally and physically. Required age: 5 and up
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