Chinese School
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
– Proverbs 9:10
Missions Statement
Our mission is to foster children, especially those locally born, to be interested in the Chinese language and culture, and to be able to speak and write Chinese through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and playing.
Objectives
Equip With Skills and Knowledge
It is our goal to equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to read Chinese publications, and to correspond and converse in Chinese.
Increase Cultural Awareness
We endeavour to expose our students to traditional Chinese culture, ethics, and morals, to increase their global and cultural awareness in the hope that they may become good citizens who will make positive contributions to both the nation and to society.
Build Spiritual Life
Christian education is included in the curriculum to help students to establish constructive goals in life and to build up a healthy spiritual life.
What to Expect
Through our specially designed theme-based curriculum, students learn Chinese characters, participate in cultural festivals, watch Bible story videos, play traditional Chinese games, and much more. In our kindergarten program, our “learning through playing” curriculum makes it much easier and more fun for the local born children to learn Chinese.
Students learn to read, write, listen, and speak Chinese through 4 themes: Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transportation.
Learning Program Components
Textbooks
Textbooks are designed in a “spiral” concept to help students build a basic vocabulary of Chinese words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. Topics of lessons not only cover aspects of Clothing, Food, Housing and Transportation but also the cultural and religious aspects such as Church life, Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, etc.
Supplement Worksheets
Worksheets are designed to complement the textbook lessons. Through homework assignment and tests, students can reinforce their learning and mark their progress.
Compesition and Comprehension
Through storytelling, video watching and learning vocabulary, punctuation marks and sentence patterns, students can develop their writing skills in a systematic manner from simple to advanced levels.
Writing Chinese & Penmanship
Students learn different Chinese characters, word structure, writing strokes, and their sequences through vigorous practices to master the writing of the Chinese language from single words to phrases and sentences. The annual Calligraphy contest is a showoff of the students’ skill in Chinese penmanship.
Chinese Cultural Learning
A variety of Chinese Cultural Activities will be arranged during the school year. Students will have direct exposures to Chinese cultures through making snacks, playing traditional Chinese games and Calligraphy.
Classes
Chinese classes are offered in both Mandarin and Cantonese, and are divided into levels. The Chinese Cultural Activities will run an hour 3 times in the school year.
Please note: availability for both Mandarin and Cantonese classes is subject to interest.
Beginner Classes
Saturdays (excluding long weekends)
10 am – 12 pm
Level 1*
Level 2
Level 3
Junior Classes
Saturdays (excluding long weekends)
9:15 am – 12 pm
Level 1
Level 2
Intermediate Classes
Saturdays (excluding long weekends)
9:15 am – 12 pm
Level 1
Level 2
Advanced Classes
Saturdays (excluding long weekends)
9:15 am – 12 pm
Level 1
Level 2
*New students in Beginner 1 must reach the age of 3 prior to September 1st and have proper potty training.
Registration
Registration opens May 13th, 2026 and is first come first serve. Seats are limited. Please download the registration form and pay the school fees at Chinese School office on Saturdays.
Fees
The school fee for the full academic year is $340 (includes a non-refundable registration fee of $10). There are discounts available:
- Early Bird Discount: New Students can enjoy an early bird discount of $20 if school fees are paid in full on or before June 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM.
- Sibling Discount: Siblings of enrolled students can receive an additional $20 discount on their school fees
Payment Options:
- In Person (Cash or Cheques) during Chinese School Office hours (9:00 am -12 noon) on Saturdays excluding long weekends.
- Cheques by Mail: Please make cheques payable to “Edmonton Alliance Chinese School” with the student’s name and applying class on the back of the cheque. To reserve a spot in class, school fees payment by mail should be RECEIVED on or before June 13, 2026 by 12 pm. Mail to: Edmonton Alliance Chinese School, 5019-199 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 2T6
Student Withdrawls
After the School Term has started, if a student withdraws BEFORE October 1st, 2026, a refund will be issued after deducting administration fees of $100. If a student withdraws AFTER September 30, 2026, there will be no refund given.
Office Hours
Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00pm
(excluding long weekends)
Closed June 13th, 2026, and reopened September 12, 2026.
Address
Edmonton Chinese Alliance Church
5019 – 199 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta,
T6M 2T6
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