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Irvine Chinese School

Bridging Cultures, Connecting Families Globally

Weekday Program

Weekday Chinese Program

Weekday Chinese Program

2026-2027 School Year

At SCCCA, we provide high-quality Chinese language courses tailored to various proficiency levels. Our curriculum is designed to keep students highly engaged and motivated through immersive learning and cultural exploration.

Kindergarten Program Schedules

  • Kindergarten Immersion: 2, 3, or 5-day options | 1:30/2:30 PM – 5:20 PM

1st-8th Grade Program Schedules

  • 1-Day Program: Fri | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 2-Day Program: Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 3-Day Program: 2-day core sessions + Friday Cultural Elective | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

If you're ready to take the next step, submit your admission inquiry to the school to register your interest, and our team is ready to assist you throughout the process.

Weekday Chinese Program Enrollment Steps

Kindergarten Mandarin Immersion

Our Kindergarteners engage in three-hour, theme-based learning sessions led by experienced ICS teachers. To build a strong foundation, we prioritize direct Chinese character recognition over Pinyin within a fully Mandarin-immersed environment.

1st-8th Grade (Mon-Thu) Language Program

Our Personalized Approach to Language Acquisition:

  • Academic Excellence: We utilize the same high-standard curriculum as the Irvine Chinese School (ICS) weekend program, ensuring academic consistency.
  • Expert Instruction: Classes are led by experienced educators from ICS who are dedicated to every student's success.
  • Precise Placement: Students are placed in levels based on a comprehensive background survey to ensure an optimal and effective learning experience.
  • Instructional Choice: Families have the flexibility to select either Traditional or Simplified Chinese materials to best suit their goals.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Our weekday program offers a convenient alternative for families with busy weekend schedules, providing high-quality education without the weekend rush.

1st-8th Grade (Fri) Culture Enrichment/Language Enhancement

SCCCA offers two hours of language-enhancement and cultural-enrichment elective classes every Friday. The new Chinese Cultural Interest program will run on a rolling basis throughout the year, featuring three distinct courses. This program is structured as one course with rotating themes, designed to inspire a well-rounded learning perspective: Students can immerse themselves in Chinese culture by selecting two courses from the following options:

  • Chinese Language Integrated Discovery: Focusing on Pinyin, character recognition, stories, and poetry
  • STEM & Arts Creative Workshop: Including calligraphy, brush painting, science, and public speaking
  • Chinese Yoyo: Covering various skills and techniques

A minimum enrollment is required for each elective. If a course does not meet this requirement, students will be reassigned to their second-choice alternative.

Friday Culture Enrichment/Language Enhancement