named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chinese Language Program
Structured curriculum from K to 9th grade teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing using Hanyu Pinyin and simplified characters with Jinan and Yangyang Chinese textbooks
Enrichment Courses
Offers extracurricular classes in painting, calligraphy, 3D sculpture, chess, STEM, drama, martial arts, choir, and guitar
HSK Testing Center
Officially designated site for administering HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) exams to students
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 2 activities
- Prepare students for AP Chinese language examOffers advanced instruction and academic support to high-achieving students to prepare them for the AP Chinese language exam.
- Provide Chinese language and culture education programsOffers structured in-person and online Chinese language classes for students from Kindergarten to ninth grade, focusing on Pinyin, Simplified Chinese, and all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), aligned with public school foreign language standards and serving as a community-based school for children and adults in Staten Island, NY.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver cultural and enrichment programmingProvides extracurricular cultural and academic enrichment activities including painting, calligraphy, 3D sculpture, chess, STEM, drama, martial arts, choir, guitar, and organizes annual events such as recitation contests, debate competitions, sports meets, talent shows, Lunar New Year celebrations, and graduation ceremonies to promote multicultural engagement.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Facilitate student publishing and public recognitionFeatures student essays in a dedicated column titled "Huaxia Garden" in the newspaper "Qiaobao," providing students with opportunities for public recognition and expression.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer HSK Chinese proficiency examsOperates as an officially designated HSK testing center authorized by Hanban, administering standardized New HSK Level 4 exams annually each May and offering at-home online proctoring, with results used for student assessment and as a graduation requirement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$189K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$186K98%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$174K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$56K
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YONGWEI CHEN | PRINCIPAL | 4 | $6K |
| WEI ZHANG | SECRETARY | 2 | $420 |
board members · 2
- WEI CHEN — DIRECTOR
- WEI LIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- CSI 3N Building Partner — Hosts in-person registration and payment events for the school.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosts classes at its campus location
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosts classes every Saturday during the academic year at its campus.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosts in-person classes for the school.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosts school operations at its campus location.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosts the school's operations at its campus.
- Hanban Government — Designated HSK testing center by Hanban, the Chinese Office of Chinese Language Council International.
- Hanban Government — Designated HSK testing center in partnership with Hanban.
- Huaxia Chinese School Network — Participates in teacher exchange and professional development activities with other branches of the Huaxia Chinese School network.
- Huaxia Chinese School Network — Staten Island Branch is part of the larger Huaxia Chinese School organization.
- Huaxia Chinese School (Headquarters) Network — Member of the Huaxia Chinese School system and hosts HSK exams organized by headquarters.
- Huaxia Chinese School Head Office Network — Chair of the Parent Council represents the Staten Island branch at the Board of the Head Office.
- Huaxia Chinese School Main School Network — Reports student dismissals to the main school for archival purposes, indicating a formal administrative relationship.
- Parent Council Partner — Collaborates with school administration to maintain order, ensure student safety, and manage school operations.
- Qiaobao Partner — Collaborates with Qiaobao newspaper to publish student essays in the "Huaxia Garden" column.
- Willowbrook 公园 Partner — Hosted the school's enrollment fair at the park facility.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Communicative and Contextualized Language Learningmethodology: communicative_language_teachingBy encouraging students to use Chinese in authentic, creative contexts such as storytelling and personal sharing, and by connecting language content to students' daily lives in the U.S., the school enhances practical application and relevance. Because learning is grounded in real-life communication and cultural context, students build confidence and retention more effectively.
- Culture-Integrated Language Educationmethodology: culture-integrated_language_educationBy teaching Chinese language as a gateway to cultural identity and values, including philosophical traditions like harmony and moral development, the school fosters deeper student engagement and reinforces cultural continuity. Because language is contextualized within shared values and historical depth, students develop both linguistic proficiency and personal connection to the culture.
- Parent-Cooperative Educational Modelmethodology: parent-cooperative modelBy structuring the school as a collective effort rooted in active parental ownership and responsibility, the school ensures sustained community investment and student support. Because parents are directly involved in governance and engagement, student participation and institutional resilience are strengthened.