Chinese Language Programs - Minnesota 2008
Pre-Schools/Daycares
Name & Address: MN Chinese Day Care & Learning Center
2300 No. Hamline Ave. Roseville, MN 55113
1355 Pierce Butler Rd.Suite 100,St. Paul, MN 55104
Description of Program: This is a Monday through Friday all-year round daycare center, staffed by only Chinese-speaking teachers.
Year Program started: 1999
Grade Levels: Toddlers & preschoolers
Enrollment: Toddlers: 30, Preschoolers: 80
Teachers: Staff of 18 Chinese speaking teachers
Contact: Larry Yan
651-983-9559
651-633-6239
651-917-1897
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Name & Address: Breck School
123 Ottawa Ave.Golden Valley, MN 55422
Description of Program: Each year, the incoming Kindergarten class begins the study of Chinese (and alternately Spanish the following year) until 4th grade. Each class consists of 10 students and receives language instruction for 30 minutes every other day. The curriculum is a combination of TPR, language preparation, conversational Chinese, a little writing and culture.
Year Program started: 1991Grade Levels: K-4
Enrollment: Kdg. – 80; 1st grade –0, 2nd grade –80, 3rd grade – 0, 4th grade - 80Teachers: Lucy Liu Lofquist K – 2nd grade; Amy Wang 2nd grade – 4th grade
Contact: Margaret M. Wong
763-381-8352
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Name & Address: Capitol Hill
560 Concordia Ave.St. Paul, MN 55103
Description of Program: Ease Into Chinese: www.EaseintoChinese.com
It is an online interactive Chinese learning program, focusing on communicative language skills. The program makes use of interesting animation and captivating visuals for effective learning. Students can learn Chinese with this program at school or home without a native speaking instructorYear
Program started: 2006Grade Levels: 1-6Enrollment: Level 1: 12/15, Level 2: 15/20Teachers: Catherine Cranston, Frank Spencer
Contact: Yanping Zhu 651-528-2266
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Name & Address: Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies1
4455 Diamond Path Apple Valley, MN 55124
Description of Program: The program teaches K-5 students, K is 60 minutes of Chinese teaching a week, 1-5 graders have 90 minutes of Chinese teaching a week. It is a FLES programYear
Program started: 2007
Grade Levels: K-5Enrollment: 260 studentsTeachers: Jon Pan
Contact: Janet Gulden, gnet School Coordinator
952-423-7695
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Name & Address: Elizabeth Hall International Elementary School
1601 Aldrich Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55414
Description of Program: It is FLEX program
Year Program started: 2005Grade Levels: Pre K – 5th grade
Enrollment: 350 in the beginning level
Teachers: Feng-Yi Wang
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Name & Address: Highland Park Elementary School
1700 Saunders Ave.St. Paul, MN 55116
Description of Program: St. Paul Public Schools Chinese Articulation Project – a fully articulated K-14 Chinese Language Program
Year Program started: 2008
Grade Levels: K-6Enrollment: 300 Teachers: Ian Burns
Contact: Ian Burns
651-793-5576
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Name & Address: Mounds Park Academy
2051 Larpenteur Ave. E.
Saint Paul, MN 55109
Description of Program: ChineseYear Program started: 2006
Grade Levels: Introductory Class, Pre-K to 6th grade class
Enrollment: 100Teachers: Tian Wang
Contact: Tian Wang
651-777-2555
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Name & Address: South Washington County School District #833
Liberty Ridge Elementary 11395 Eagle View Blvd.Woodbury, MN 55129
Newport Elementary851 6th Ave.Newport, MN 55055
Royal Oaks Elementary7335 Steepleview RoadWoodbury, MN 55125
Description of Program: Mandarin FLES Program
Year Program started: 2007-2008Grade
Levels: Grades 1-3Enrollment: 790Teachers: Elsa Pan at Liberty Ridge, Pik Kei Leung at Newport, Shen Fe at Royal Oaks
Contact: Jodi Husting
World Language Project Coordinator
651-458-6279
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Name & Address: Webster Elementary
2170 E. 7th Ave.North St. Paul, MN 55109
Description of Program: Ease Into Chinese: www.EaseintoChinese.com It is an online interactive Chinese learning program, focusing on communicative language skills. The program makes use of interesting animation and captivating visuals for effective learning. Students can learn Chinese with this program at school or home without a native speaking instructor
Year Program started: 2006Grade Levels: Grades 1-6
Enrollment: Level 1: 12/15, Level 2: 15/20Teachers: Catherine Cranston, Frank Spencer
Contact: Yanping Zhu651-528-2266
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Immersion Schools
Name & Address: Excelsior Elementary
442 Oak StreetExcelsior, MN 55331
Description of Program: Chinese Immersion – part of the Minnetonka School District. Children enter Chinese Immersion in Kindergarten. Full-day and half-day kindergarten options.
Year Program started: 2007
Grade Levels: K-2 and adding a section each year
Enrollment: Kdg.-1st grade: 36, 2nd grade: 21
Teachers: Ming Yan, Tingting Wang, Jie Gao
Contact: Lee Drolet
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Name & Address: Scenic Heights Elementary
5650 Scenic Heights Dr.Minnetonka, MN 55345
Description of Program: Chinese Immersion – part of the Minnetonka School District. Children enter Chinese Immersion in Kindergarten. Full-day and half-day kindergarten options.
Year Program started: 2007
Grade Levels: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2; One grade to be added each year
Enrollment: Kdg.: 30, 1st grade: 30, 2nd grade: 18
Teachers: Jiaxuan Cheng, Yuanjing Xue, Qingling Yang
Contact: Joe Wacker, Principal
952-401-5400
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Name & Address: XinXing Academy
1001 Highway 7Hopkins, MN 55305
Description of Program: XinXing Academy is part of the Hopkins Public Schools. Our program is a full-day full immersion Mandarin Chinese program that children can enter as kindergarteners. All curriculum, except physical education, music and media are taught in Chinese.
Year Program started: 2007
Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st
Enrollment: Kdg. 50, 1st grade: 43
Teachers: Dong Hong Wang, Qiuyue Wang, Ping Peng, Jiao Li
Contact: Dr. Rosemary Lawrence
Principal of Eisenhower Elementary School and XinXing Academy
952-988-4301
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Name & Address: Yinghua Academy
1355 Pierce Butler Rte.St. Paul, MN 55104
Description of Program: Yinghua Academy is the first early total Mandarin immersion public elementary school in Minnesota. We offer students a rigorous education in a Chinese immersion environment.
Year Program started: 2006
Grade Levels: Kindergarten to 4th grade
Enrollment: Kdg.: 48, 1st grade: 46, 2nd grade: 25, 3rd grade: 19, 4th grade: 18
Teachers: Kdg: Zhou Laoshi and Fu Laoshi; 1st grade: Peng Ping, Yeh Laoshi; 2nd grade: Chen Laoshi; 3rd grade: Su Laoshi and Mrs. Van Schooneveld; 4th grade: Chen Laoshi and Ms. Mueller; Gym: Chen Laoshi; EAs: Wang Laoshi, Cui Laoshi, Huang Laoshi; AFS: Li Laoshi
Contact: Betsy Leuth, Director
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Luyi Lien, Curriculum Coordinator
Junior High Schools
Name & Address:The Blake School (Middle School)
110 Blake Road, Hopkins, MN 55343
Description of Program: Blake School's Chinese program is offered from grades 6-12. In Middle school emphasis is placed on the skills necessary for communication and appreciating culture while covering the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, including the Pinyin System of Romanization, and both simplified and traditional characters. In Upper School, students continue at a more rigorous pace in preparation for college.
Year Program started: 2006
Grade Levels: 6-8
Enrollment: 6th grade: 21, 7th grade: 12, 8th grade: 12
Teachers: Shannon Young
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Name & Address: Breck School
High Schools
Name & Address:
Blake School511 Kenwood ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55402
Description of Program: We offer 4 levels of Chinese in the Upper School.
Year Program started: 2006
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: 10-15 in each level
Teachers: Shirley Hsiuyuan Johnson
Contact: Shirley Hsiuyuan Johnson
952-988-3779
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Name & Address: Breck School
123 Ottawa Ave.Golden Valley, MN 55422
Description of Program: Breck has a K-12 13-year coordinated Mandarin program. By the Upper School (9-12) students are using a college text. Every year juniors go on a 16-day China Study Tour in May.
Year Program started: 1979
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: Chinese I: 10, Chinese 2: 45, Chinese 3: 15, Chinese 4: 22, Chinese 5: 21, Chinese 6: 11
Teachers: Jean Wang, Margaret Wong
Contact: Margaret Wong
763-381-8352
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Name & Address: Central Senior High School
275 N. Lexington Pkwy.St. Paul, MN 55104
Description of Program: St. Paul Public Schools Chinese Articulation Project – a fully articulated K-14 Chinese language program
Year Program started: 1997?
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: 260
Teachers: Jen Syan Huang, Ju Chang Wang
Contact: Ian Burns
651-793-5576
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Name & Address: Edina High School6754 Valley View Rd.Edina, MN 55439952-848-3800
Description of Program: Chinese language is an elected course.
Year Program started: 2000
Grade Levels: 10-12
Enrollment: Chinese 1: 19, Chinese 2: 13, Chinese 3: 7
Teachers: Shannon Wu
Contact: Shannon Wu952-393-4672wushannon882hotmail.com
Name & Address: Fridley High School6100 Moore Lake DriveFridley, MN 55432
Description of Program: Fridley Public School Mandarin Chinese Program
Year Program started: 2005-06
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: Chinese 3: 25 Chinese 4: 5
Teachers: Jodi Yim James
Contact: Jodi Yim James
762-502-5000
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Name & Address: Highland Park Senior High School
1015 S. Snelling Ave St. Paul, MN 55116
Description of Program: St. Paul Public Schools Chinese Articulation Project – a fully articulated K-14 Chinese language
Year Program started: 1987
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: 158
Teachers: Shu-Whei Miao
Contact: Ian Burns
651-793-5576
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Name & Address: Minnetonka High School
18301 Highway 7Minnetonka, MN 55345
Description of Program: Minnetonka High School Chinese ProgramChinese I – IV and IB Chinese for college credit
Year Program started: 1989
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: Chinese 1: 25, Chinese 2: 45, Chinese 3: 22, Chinese 4: 39, Chinese 4E and IB: 26
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Contact: Peiju Ruan
952-401-5700
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Name & Address: Patrick Henry High School4320 Newton Ave. No.Minneapolis, MN 55412
Description of Program: Patrick Henry is located in North Minneapolis. It is currently taught as a foreign language program class and we are working towards develping an IB program.
Year Program started: 2007
Grade Levels: 9-12
Enrollment: Chinese 1: 29
Teachers: Donna KellyDonna.kelly2mpls.k12.mn.us
Contact: Dr. Gary Kociemba
612-668-2000
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Name & Address: St Croix Lutheran High SchoolDescription of Program: The school offers Beginning Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Chinese Second Level. It is part of the school curriculum. It covers basic speaking, character writing and the learning of Chinese culture and history.Year Program started: 2006Grade Levels: 9-12Enrollment: Chinese I: 15, Chinese II: 15Teachers: Tamara LeyrerContact: Tamara Leyrer651-455-1521 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: St. John’s Preparatory SchoolDescription of Program: This program teaches students Chinese from beginning to intermediate level.Year Program started: 2004Grade Levels: 8-12Enrollment: Chinese I: 11, Chinese II: 9, Chinese III: 7, Chinese IV: 16Teachers: Wei TanContact: Wei Tan 320-363-3331 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: St. Michael-Albertville Senior High School 11343 50th St. N.E.Albertville, MN 55301Description of Program: We are just finishing our first year of Mandarin Chinese. We use Far East Chinese For Youth s our primary text and teach our students traditional characters.Year Program started: 2007Grade Levels: 9-12Enrollment: Chinese 1: 36, Chinese 2: 20Teachers: Adam WebskowskiContact Person: Adam Webskowski This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 763-497-2192 ext. 4012 Name & Address: South High School3131 19th Ave. SouthMinneapolis, MN 55407Description of Program: Chinese Language Program, World Languages Department. Chinese language program offers year-long Mandarin Chinese courses in 4 different levels and College-in School Chinese 1011 & 1012 (offered through U. of MN)Year Program started: 1971Grade Levels: 9-12Enrollment: Chinese I: 58, Chinese II: 49, Chinese III: 18, Chinese IV: 10Teachers: Dingman YuContact: Dingman Yu612-668-4300 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: St. Paul Academy 1712 Randolph Ave.St. Paul, MN 55105Description of Program: Chinese at SPA is chosen by students to fulfill their world language requirement. Students study a world language throughout Middle School and for three years in the Upper School. Our program is both rigorous and innovative; students learn all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and also utilize technology to further language practice. SPA offers bi-annual student trips to ChinaYear Program started: 2004-05Grade Levels: 9-12Enrollment: Chinese I: 10, Chinese II: 22, Chinese III: 12, Chinese IV: 12, Chinese VTeachers: Aaron BohrContact: Aaron Bohr This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Wayzata High School 4955 Peony LanePlymouth, MN 55446Description of Program: We offer Chinese to students who are interested from 9th – 12th grade; one level per semester; we offer Chinese from Level 1 to AP ChineseYear Program started: 2006Grade Levels: 9-12Enrollment: Level 1: 104, Level 2: 87, Level 3: 27, Level 4: 14, AP: 14Teachers: Xin HengContact: Xin Heng763-745-6982 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Colleges and Universities Name & Address: Bethel CollegeYear Program started: 2008 Name & Address: Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MNContact: Qiguang Zhao This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Hamline UniversitySt. Paul, MNContact: Hellen Yin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Macalester College1600 Grand Ave. So.St. Paul, MN 55105Description of Program: Department of Asian Languages and Cultures: 107 Humanities, offering Beginning Chinese; Intermediate Chinese; Advanced Chinese; Fourth Year Chinese, as well as Literature and Film courses. At this point, an Asian Studies major or minor with Chinese concentration can be declared.Year Program started: 2003Grade Levels: College 1-4Enrollment in each level: Beginning Chinese: 45, Intermediate Chinese: 28, Advanced Chinese: 10, Fourth Year Chinese will be offered for the first time in Fall, 2008Teachers: Patricia Zheng Anderson: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Xin Yang: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Jin Stone: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Contact: Patricia Zheng Anderson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Minneapolis Tech CollegeContact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: MN State University – MoorheadContact: Su lin Tai This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: St. John’s UniversityContact: Zhihui (Sophia) Geng This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: St. Olaf University Northfield, MNContact: Pin W. Wan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus Minneapolis, MN 55455Description of Program: The Chinese Language Program at the University of Minnesota has a history of 59 years. We teach both undergraduate and graduate levels of Chinese language courses. Ina the beginning and intermdiate levels, communicative skills in Chinese are emphasized, especially listening and speaking. The higher level courses also teach cultural and social elements of China.Year Program started: 1949Grade Levels: College, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Enrollment: Chinese I: 160, Chinese II: 80, Chinese III: 34, Chinese IV: 12, Chinese V: 8Teachers: Five full time teaching specialists and four graduate teaching assistantsContact: Ling Wang 612-624-2366 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Zhen Zou: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: University of Minnesota – DuluthContact: Ying Fan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Winona State Winona, MNContact: Dr. Weidong Zhang Weekend Chinese Heritage Schools Name & Address: Mingzhou Huaxia Chinese SchoolP.O. Box 385333Bloomington, MN 55438www.mnhuaxia.orgDescription of Program: Mingzhou Huaxia Chinese School is a non-profit Chinese language school which teaches Chinese language and promotes Chinese culture and serving the community.Year Program started: 2004Grade Levels: Preschool – 8th gradeTeachers: 20 teachersContact: Agnes Ho, principal This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 952-217-0944info@ MN Huaxia.org Name & Address: Minnesota Minghua Chinese Schools (system)Description of Program: We are a non-profit education organization. Its mission is to teach Chinese language, promote Chinese culture, and facilitate multi-cultural communication and exchanges. The organization currently represents three member schools: Minnesota Minghua Central School, Minnesota China Academy and Yucai Chinese SchoolContact: Paul Chen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 651-983-8674http://minghuaschool.org Name & Address: Minnesota China AcademyAt Macalester College1600 Grand Ave.St. Paul, MN 55105Description of Program: The school offers regular Chinese classes for children and adults who do not speak Chinese at home. The school also offers special Chinese classes (Ma Liping) for children who speak Chinese at home.Year Program started: 2000Grade Levels: Preschool through adultsEnrollment: 200Teachers: 20 teachers and staffContact: Dr. Jian Wu651-442-9517 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://minhua.com/mca Name & Address: Minnesota Minghua Yucai Chinese School Wayzata Central Middle School 305 Vicksburg LanePlymouth, MN 55447Description of Program: Minghua Yucai Chinese School offers Chinese language, calculation with abacus, Chinese painting/drawing, traditional dancing, Kungfu and adult Taiji classes.Year Program started: 2007Grade Levels: Preschool to Level 7.Enrollment: The total enrollment is 90.Teachers: 12 teachersContact: Ying Z. Wang This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 952-288-7282http://www.yucaimn.org Name & Address: Minnesota Minghua Central SchoolAt Macalester College 1600 Grand Ave.St. Paul, MN 55105P.O. Box 4175St. Paul, MN 55104Description of Program: MingHua Chinese School is a non-profit Chinese language school, which promotes Chinese culture and enhance multi-cultural communications and understanding.Year Program started: 1996Grade Levels: 1-13 grade levelsEnrollment: 450Teachers: 40 teachers and 10 staff membersContact: Shuxian Hu 651-925-7053 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Community Schools Name & Address: Bloomington Community Education102 Street Bloomington, MN 55437Description of Program: Evening classes each session is 6 weeksYear Program started: 2005Grade Levels: Chinese I & Chinese IIEnrollment: Chinese I: 12, Chinese II: 8Teachers: Youmei HouContact: Youmei Hou952-884-0891952-594-0038 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name & Address: Normandale Community College9700 France Ave. So.Bloomington, MN 55437Description of Program: Evening classes twice a week, and Saturdays.Most of the students are adults.Year Program started: 2005Grade Levels: Chinese I & Chinese IIEnrollment: Chinese I: 17, Chinese II: 12Teachers: Youmei HouContact: Youmei Hou952-884-0891952-594-0038 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Editor’s note: This list is not comprehensive. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you know of other Chinese language programs in Minnesota.
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