KCA Programs

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Heritage Chinese classes are designed for students from Chinese-speaking families. The goals are to help strengthen learners' Chinese literacy and foster a sense of pride in their cultural heritage and family language. The instructors focus on developing learners' reading and writing skills using a variety of learning activities appropriate for each group of learners' ages and proficiency levels. 

• Heritage Child Language Class: for students ages 4-9
• Heritage Youth Language Class: virtual, for students ages 10-18, day and time to be arranged between parents and teacher 

Non-heritage Chinese classes are designed for students from non-Chinese-speaking families. The goals are to introduce learners to the Chinese culture and to build and strengthen their ability to communicate in Chinese in real-life situations. The instructors focus on developing learners' listening and speaking skills using a variety of age-appropriate learning activities such as singing songs, playing games, storytelling, and roleplaying. 

• Non-Heritage Child Language Class 1: for beginners ages 4-9
• Non-Heritage Child Language Class 2: for students ages 4-9 with some Chinese language experience
• Non-Heritage Youth Language Class 3: for students aged 10-18

AP Chinese Prep classes are designed for students who will be taking AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. These virtual classes are taught by an experienced language teacher with over 5 years of experience and include comprehensive content review and exam preparation for AP Chinese 2023. Students will learn practical test-taking strategies and improve proficiency in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding. Weekly class schedule will be arranged between parents and teacher.

Students will learn the major Chinese ink and watercolor painting techniques, aesthetics, and ideas through hands-on painting process. In this 7-week, fall 2023 course, students will start from the basics and gradually move toward more complex subjects through a series of art subjects. Intended for ages 6-14. 

More information coming soon. Starting in spring 2024.