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Pittsburgh
Chinese Academy - South Hills
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Fall classes will be in person.
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September 11, 2022
First Day of Fall Classes-2022 Students are welcome to try out a class or two free of charge, with no commitment.
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November 27, 2022
Thanksgiving Break!!!
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December 18, 2022
Last day of Fall Semester!!!
New students can
download the registration form here
and mail to
PCA
P.O. Box 1012
McMurray, PA 15317
PCA
P.O. Box 1012
McMurray, PA 15317
Our Programs
The Pittsburgh Chinese Academy (PCA) provides superior instruction in Mandarin Chinese language and customs using Pin-Yin (phonetic writing system) and simplified characters for children in grades K-12.
The PCA school program is rigorous in its pursuit of excellence and dedicated to producing students who are fully bilingual in both verbal and written skill by grade 8. The PCA also strives to encourage students to cherish Chinese culture and heritage, foster and enhance friendship among Chinese-American community, and contribute to the mutual understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other cultures.
Students will study various aspects of Mandarin Chinese including characters, pin yin, grammar, and reading as they progress through the curriculum. Lessons are typically based around textbook materials with new concepts and characters introduced in each chapter with a passage.
Students focus on the conversation and speaking aspect of Mandarin Chinese with lessons that emphasize day to day usage of Chinese in regular conversations. Lessons are relatively open ended and teach students various etiquettes or common phrases used in daily exchanges.
Students are introduced to various extracurricular activities that can provide a fun addition on top of their language classes.
Courses: Drawing, Chess, Calligraphy, Mommy and Me Learn Through Play