Academic Year Program (16 weeks each term)
The regular academic year consists of two terms (Autumn/ Spring) of classes, four hours a day, five days a week, each term for 16 weeks. Monday through Thursday classes will consist of one hour per day of one-on-one language instruction and three hours of language instruction in classes of four to six students in size. Friday classes will consist of two hours of school-wide lecture/ discussion classes on topics in Chinese society and culture. The other two hours of classes on Fridays will consist of hands-on participatory involvement in developing the skills of many of the Chinese fine arts, such as calligraphy, tea ceremonies, cooking, carving chops, and tai-chi-chuan. Extracurricular activities arranged by the Center will include cultural and social activities, scenic views and sports (to mark specific holidays or just for fun).