Enrollment

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Students must be at least 4 years of age to enroll. The school will evaluate to determine admission eligibility if a student is under age 4. Students from all backgrounds and cultures are welcome. Make sure you read through the KCA rules before the first day of class.

Class Location and Time

For the 2024-25 school year, our classes will take place on Sunday afternoons. We follow the KRESA academic calendar for start and end dates, as well as most scheduled breaks and holidays. There will also be a few in-person social events throughout the year. The academic calendar and class schedules will be available in August 2024.

Class Offerings (Tentative)

Visit our Programs page for class descriptions.

• Chinese language
• Chinese dance
• Chinese yoyo (diabolo)
• Lion dance
• Chinese art
• Chinese dressmaking for dolls (hanfu design)

Registration and Tuition

• The non-refundable annual registration fee is $35 per family, or $25 per family if registered by August 15.
• KCA hosts many cultural events throughout the year. Registered families gain discounts and special access to KCA events.
• You only need to complete on form per family. Course selections can be found in the registration form.
• There is a $5 discount per additional class enrolled per family. 
• Invoices will be sent to each family before the start of the school year.
• Need-based financial aid is available upon request. Contact info@kzooca.org for more information.

Payment

We accept checks, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Please make checks payable to Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) and mail it to:

KCA, PO Box 343, Portage, MI 49081-0343

PayPal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kzooca

Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/kzooca

Zelle: Use your banking app to pay info@kzooca.org

Refund Policy (each semester)

• Full tuition refund for students who withdraw within 2 weeks of classes.
• 50% tuition refund for students who withdraw within 4 weeks of classes.
• No tuition refund after the 5th week.
• Registration fee is non-refundable.

Late Enrollment

Students who wish to attend KCA after the school year starts will go under a language readiness assessment by the teachers. If accepted, the students will pay a prorated tuition based on each individual case.

KCA Instructors

All KCA instructors are accredited language teachers and bilingual, bicultural, experienced professionals with experience in teaching Chinese language and Chinese culture in both China and the US. KCA partners with the Asian Initiatives at WMU, who provides select qualified Chinese language and culture instructors to the school.

Class Assignment

Each student who is enrolled in KCA will be given a language assessment, as deemed necessary, to help determine which level or class is the most suitable for the student. During the school year, students may be moved to a different level or class based on their individual progress.

School Cancellation Policy 

Student safety is KCA’s first priority. The school follows the KRESA academic calendar, and may cancel classes in case of inclement weather and emergencies. The cancellation announcement will be sent to families via email and posted on the KCA Facebook page.