学校简介About Us

华夏中文学校史泰登岛分校成立于2002年8月，是华夏中文学校系统中的第十三所分校，也是目前唯一一所位于纽约市的分校。学校于每年9月至次年6月期间，每周六上午9:30至12:30在史泰登岛大学（College of Staten Island）上课。

学校设有从幼儿K班到九年级毕业班的完整中文课程体系，全面培养学生的听、说、读、写能力，采用汉语拼音与简体字教学，使用《暨南中文》和《阳阳中文》系列教材。除中文课程外，学校还开设绘画、书法、3D雕塑、国际象棋、STEM、戏剧表演、武术、合唱团、吉他等丰富多彩的文化与兴趣课程，为学生提供多元化的学习体验。

为帮助学生检验中文学习成果，提升中文应用能力，华夏中文学校总校每年5月组织HSK（汉语水平考试）考试，并在史泰登岛分校设立考试场地，为本校及周边学生提供便利、规范的中文水平测评服务。

学校拥有一支经验丰富、具备专业中文教学资质的教师团队。作为501(c)(3)非营利机构，学校始终致力于推广中文教育与中华文化，通过优质、多元的教学体系，激发学生对中文和中华文化的兴趣，让孩子们在快乐学习中不断成长与进步。

Founded in August 2002, the Staten Island Branch of Huaxia Chinese School is the thirteenth branch within the Huaxia Chinese School system and is currently the only branch located in New York City. The school operates from September through June each year, with classes held every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the College of Staten Island.

The school offers a comprehensive Chinese language program from Kindergarten through ninth-grade graduation, focusing on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The curriculum incorporates Hanyu Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters, using the Jinan Chinese and Yangyang Chinese textbook series. In addition to Chinese language courses, the school provides a wide range of cultural and enrichment programs, including painting, calligraphy, 3D sculpture, chess, STEM, drama, martial arts, choir, guitar, and other interest-based courses, offering students diverse learning opportunities.

To help students assess their Chinese language proficiency and enhance their overall Chinese communication skills, Huaxia Chinese School’s headquaters organizes the HSK ((Chinese Proficiency Test, Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì)) examination every May. The Staten Island Branch serves as one of the designated testing locations, providing students with a convenient and standardized opportunity to evaluate their Chinese language learning achievements and further promoting Chinese language education and cultural exchange.

The school has an experienced teaching team with professional qualifications in Chinese language education. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the school is committed to promoting Chinese language education and Chinese culture. Through a high-quality and diverse educational program, the school inspires students’ interest in the Chinese language and culture, helping them grow and succeed through an enjoyable learning experience.