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From Beginner Mandarin to calligraphy, kung fu, and chess. Everything CCS offers for K-12 students in metro Atlanta.

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CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES

Beginner to Level 12

Our structured Mandarin curriculum takes students from their very first characters to advanced fluency, using Traditional Chinese characters and Taiwan-based teaching methods.

Beginner Level

Perfect starting point for all ages

No experience needed. Students learn their first Mandarin sounds, tones, and Traditional characters in a fun, welcoming environment built for all ages.

Basic greetings and introductions

Mandarin tones and pronunciation

Numbers, colors, and shapes

Conversational Track

Communicative fluency focus

For students who want to speak and understand Mandarin in everyday situations. Emphasis on real conversations.

Daily life conversations

Listening comprehension

Practical vocabulary

Bilingual Track (IQ Chinese)

Integrated reading, speaking & typing

The IQ Chinese system integrates Traditional Chinese reading, speaking, and typing for a complete bilingual education.

Reading Traditional Chinese

Speaking & listening

Chinese typing proficiency

Elementary

Early structured progression

Foundational levels covering vocabulary, simple sentences, and Traditional character recognition.

Traditional character writing

Simple sentence patterns

Vocabulary expansion

Intermediate

Communicative fluency focus

Students develop reading comprehension, paragraph writing, and conversational skills for real-life use.

Reading comprehension

Essay & paragraph writing

Cultural context integration

Advance

Full K-12 completion

The highest levels prepare students for academic proficiency, speech competitions, and full Traditional Mandarin literacy.

Academic Mandarin writing

Speech contest prep

Full literacy in Traditional Chinese

Cultural Arts & Enrichment

Cultural Arts and Enrichment

CCS offers rich cultural arts and activities that connect students with Cultural heritage through hands-on, joyful learning every Saturday.

Chinese Painting

Visual Arts · 國畫

Traditional brush painting of landscapes, flowers, and animals in the classical Chinese style.

Lion Dance

Performing Arts · 舞獅

A beloved Taiwanese tradition performed at festivals and celebrations, bringing good fortune and cultural pride to every performance.

Calligraphy

Visual Arts · 書法

The art of beautiful writing. Brush strokes, character structure, and meditative discipline.

Badminton

Recreation · 羽球

Badminton sessions that build agility, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun group setting.

Yo-Yo (扯鈴)

Traditional Games

A traditional performance art that develops coordination and connects students to folk culture.

Chinese Chess

Traditional Games · 象棋

Xiangqi builds strategic thinking and connects students to one of China’s oldest traditions.

Ping Pong

Recreation

Table tennis recreation building reflexes, sportsmanship, and community bonds.

Origami & Arts

Traditional Crafts

Creative arts including origami, paper folding, and seasonal cultural projects.

Advanced Preparatory Classes

Go further with Advanced Prep Programs

For students who want to deepen their skills beyond Mandarin, CCS offers specialized preparatory classes in literacy, creative writing, and mathematics. All taught in a bilingual environment.

Elementary Reading & Writing

Foundational literacy in Traditional Chinese

Builds strong Traditional Chinese reading and writing skills for early learners, structured to complement any language level at CCS.

Traditional Chinese character recognition

Reading comprehension exercises

Basic writing structure & stroke order

Creative Writing Level I, II & III

Express ideas in Mandarin through storytelling

Three progressive levels teaching students to express ideas through storytelling, essays, and imaginative composition in Traditional Chinese characters.

Level I: Story starters & short sentences

Level II: Paragraphs & descriptive writing

Level III: Essays & creative narratives

Math Level I, II & III

Bilingual math enrichment for motivated students

Supplemental math enrichment taught in Mandarin across three progressive levels, from elementary foundations to advanced problem-solving skills.

Level I: Arithmetic & number sense

Level II: Fractions, geometry & patterns

Level III: Advanced problem-solving

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CCS community?

Enrollment is open now. Join over 600 alumni who started their journey right here in Duluth, Georgia, since 1996.

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