Portland Chinese School and Me

(an inspiration article)

Portland Chinese School was founded in 1975 and later registered as a non-profit educational organization in 1988.  In 2000, it was officially registered as an alternative private school.  Our mission is to teach Chinese language and culture using traditional Chinese characters and  phonics.  Three categories of classes are available for your best interests:

*Chinese Language & Literature:

      The graded classes, from kindergarten* to the twelfth grade, are designed for children to learn speaking, reading and writing in Chinese language.  The Chinese SAT II practice test is also offered to students from grade 6 and above.   

*Chinese Conversation for Children and Adults:

      These classes, ranging from beginning to advanced levels, focus mainly on speaking and comprehension, while  reading  and writing will be added at or above the intermediate  level. These classes are offered to both children and adults.

Preschool Class:

      This class is offered to 4-year-old children. Through singing, dialogs and drawing, this class provides youngsters a fun and language immersing learning environment.

After School Extra Curriculums:

      In addition to our regular program, our school also offers other after school activities for registered students. The activities include: Chinese chess, Chinese yo-yo, drawing, Gung-fu, and various Chinese musical instruments such as Gu-Zheng, Er-Hu…

 Chinese New Year Ribbon Dance                       The Chinese yo-yo team in action

 Events:

      Speech contest, dictionary look-up contest, composition contest, field day and Chinese festival celebration are also included to enrich our curriculums. 

Class Location:

      Portland  State University

      Neuberger Hall, 3rd Floor

      (Broadway & Harrison)

School Hours:

      Sunday from 1:45 to 4:35 PM, i.e., three 50-minute sessions with two 10-minute recesses in between 

      Two semesters are  September to December and January to May.

Tuition:

      $175 per semester plus fees for supplemental materials

Credit Transfer Program:

      Most high schools in Great Portland area accept PCS's school credit as their off-campus credit. Please contact us and your school counselors for details.

Parent Volunteer Program:

      PCS is administered by parent volunteers.  Each family is required to serve 10 hours each semester. The  deposit  of $30 from volunteer program will be refunded after completing the required hours.

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