since elementary schools end early, we bring Chinese club to the school during the week!

After School Enrichment (ASE) Classes: We partner with various schools in town to offer introductory playtime classes after school, modeled after our Chinese Club activities table. Contact us if you’re a school representative who would like to add Mandarin Chinese to its afterschool curriculum. If you currently attend the following elementary schools, please look out for After School Program sign-up notices on ParentSquare.

Looking for something more informal during the week?

Chinese Club 中文俱乐部： Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 pm

Enrollment is currently OPEN for our free-form Chinese Club that offers students, ages 3 and up (must be potty trained), to gather and speak Chinese while engaged in various activities such as origami folding, paper cutting, reviewing flashcards, learning lyrics to a Chinese song, reading books, learning about Chinese holidays, Chinese tutoring help, etc. These conversation tables are designed to provide a safe space for children to speak Chinese, and meet others who are doing the same. Club membership dues are in the form of $100+/month donations - or $30/session at the door - to cover material, labor, Asian snacks/drinks (during 4-week months), and include:

  • Weekly Mandarin or Cantonese Conversation Tables 中文桌子 in Goleta (Think Chinese Playtimes and Office Hours in Mandarin)

  • The last meeting of each month is open to the entire family to participate in/meet one another, usually accompanied by a curated Chinese karaoke or movie night (so may go over time).

  • Occasional Off-site special Conversation Table Excursions in various attractions around Santa Barbara (in English & Mandarin for the entire family!)

Sing with Miss Chloe (FREE) 日常溜娃: Thursdays, 9:30-10:00 am, followed by free play afterward

This informal gathering was created organically to get parents with toddlers together to share resources and experiences. We are here to support our Chinese-speaking families and give their toddlers an outlet to learn and play before school begins. Our very own Miss Chloe 林老师 hosts these weekly play dates at various parks in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Singing session is only 30 minutes long and starts at 9:30am sharp, so don’t be late! Parents are welcome to hang out and socialize or picnic together afterwards. Reach out to Miss Chloe to join the WeChat group today.

Private Mandarin or Cantonese Playtimes: Customized time and location

Form your group of 4-8 students and we can work out a time, space, and curriculum that is suitable to your children’s needs. Subject to instructor availability. Get in touch here.

SCHOOL POLICY

  • TUITION: Applicable to Weekend Classes only. Individually priced for After School Enrichment Programs at various elementary schools around town. Chinese Clubs are donation-based. Thursday play dates are always free.

  • Consistent attendance is recommended for students to maintain progress. Absences are at the discretion of the students and their respective family members, though students/families should notify in advance of any class that will be missed.

  • In the event that a suitable class isn’t available, parents are welcome to rally at least 4 students to form a class and request for private sessions.

  • Students must be potty trained and have basic communication skills in order to attend our in-person weekend classes or Chinese Club. Our youngest students tend to be at least 4 years of age.

  • Unless there is an emergency, leaving class early and chronic tardiness is not acceptable. Students are expected to attend the entire period of class. Please plan your other activities to begin after classes have ended. 

  • REFUND POLICY: Applicable to Weekend Classes and After School Enrichment Programs only. Withdrawals prior to the start of class can be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee to cover the cost of registration services. To be fair to teachers and students who attend 100% of the time, withdrawals after registration closes - including sick leaves - are not refundable.

    Please reference our 2024-2025 school year calendar to plan accordingly. Thank you!

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