Staten Island Chinese School 33 Ferndale Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

The Staten Island Chinese School, located at 33 Ferndale Avenue in New York, United States, was founded in 1971 as a non-profit educational organization. With 50 years of experience, the school has established itself as a valuable resource for students in Staten Island seeking to study the Chinese language.

Students at the Staten Island Chinese School have the option to study Chinese in either Mandarin or Cantonese. The curriculum is based on textbooks with traditional characters from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, with additional teaching materials imported from these regions. The school also creates its own textbooks to enhance language skills and interest for young children in beginner classes.

In terms of writing, the school uses the traditional writing system as the official format, while also introducing the Simplified Writing System to some Mandarin classes. Students may use the Simplified Writing Method for examinations with permission from their teacher.

Classes are held every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:00 noon, with an optional hour of after-school activities from 12pm to 1pm. Activities include Folk Dance, Chinese Abacus, Sketching, Mandarin Conversation, and Arts & Crafts. The school also hosts events such as the Chinese New Year Celebration and Speech Contest. Additionally, classes and activities for parents, such as Adult Mandarin (conversational), are offered while their children are in school.

The Staten Island Chinese School operates within the physical facilities of Staten Island Technical High School at 485 Clawson Street. Students enter the building via the entrance on Lindbergh Ave.

For more information, interested individuals can contact the school at 718-938-1489 or email [email protected]. Visit the school's website at http://www.SIChineseSchool.org/ for additional details.