Cupertino Chinese School was founded in 1990 with the mission to serve the community in Cupertino and its adjacent cities and to pass on the Chinese language and culture through teaching Chinese language. The School is a non-profit organization and recruits students of Chinese heritage and other ethnic groups who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture.

The Cupertino Chinese School operates on Friday evenings between 7 PM and 9PM. The classes take place at Kennedy Junior High School and Monta Vista High School. The School offers more than 30 language classes from pre-K to 12thgrade.   We have a total of 650 students. We use the traditional phonetic symbol system and pinyin method in teaching beginners; we also teach direct character recognition.

In the summer, the School offers one month long cultural camp that includes language instruction, mental math, pottery, chess, jewelry making and other cultural crafts. In addition, the School provides community programs to improve community relationships. Community programs are conducted by experienced professionals in various fields. Program classes include adult English and Chinese conversation classes, after school tutoring, chess class and beauty and health forums.

The Cupertino Chinese School is governed by the parent assembly of its student body. The parent assembly elects the board of directors and auditors to strategize the operation of the School. The board of directors and auditors elects the principal who is responsible for the day to day operations. All other officers and positions are filled by parent volunteers. The School has several functional departments: curriculum, public safety, operation, activity and communications.

The mission of the Cupertino Chinese School is to promote Chinese language acquisition and culture learning. The curriculum integrates cultivation of character and ethics study that is core to Chinese education. The School also collaborates with other Bay Area Chinese schools on activities, academic competitions, and other community events, for example, parenting speech series, Chinese New Year’s fairs, Teacher’s day celebration and other community activities.

The Cupertino Chinese School is a non-profit organization. The School has been growing since its inception. Our success is a direct result of the efforts from all the teachers, parents and students. Like our Chinese name for the school, “Se-Yuan, meaning to remember the source of water when you drink it.” We wish to help our next generation to remember their heritage and to learn one of the most beautiful cultures in the world. We continue to ask for all of your encouragement and support for the School.