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Huaxia Long Island School of Chinese 
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Address: SUNY College at Old Westbury; Campus Center Parkin
Old Westbury, NY 11581
Telephone: (516) 860-2583
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Web address: http://www.lisoc.org/
 
Name: Long Island School of Chinese
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Address: P.O. Box 665
Jericho,  NY  11753
Email: lisoc2003@yahoo.com
Telephone: (516) 860-2583
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Purposes and goals of the program:
The purpose of the school is to promote multiculturalism by teaching the Chinese language (Mandarin, Pin Yin & simplified Chinese) and culture to children and adults, regardless of age, sex, color, religion, national origin or creed.  



LISOC is registered in the New York State as a non-for-profit organization. Our school is established and run "By the parents and for the parents". Therefore, we invite more volunteers to join us so that LISOC will become bigger, better and stronger. We still follow the model of “studying totally, thinking thoroughly, planning carefully, and executing responsibly.” Long Island School of Chinese has grown from its original 14 students to today’s population of over 400. Many parents and volunteers have contributed selflessly to the school and made it possible for our school to be a top choice in the area. Our curriculum covers pre-K to 12th grade Chinese language classes. We also offer cultural classes to our lower grade students. Classes include drawing, origami, fencing, Chinese martial arts, Tae Kwan Do, and poem reading. We also have Tai Chi, Yoga, and Choir classes for adults. Weekly movies are another treat that we have for our parents. We have a pool of talent people and offer variety of activities.



Our school has become a cultural center for people during the weekends, where people get together and where friendships have grown. Our program has attracted many people from near and far because of its uniqueness. It is ourhope that with the help of the parents, teachers, and volunteers our school will continue to play a meaningful role in helping children learn the Chinese culture and language.



Huaxia Long Island School of Chinese is one of the 19 programs under Huaxia Chinese School (headquarters).

http://www.cal.org/CALWebDB/Heritage/ProfileDetails.aspx?id=275



In 2009, Huaxia Chinese School (Headquarters) was selected as a Chinese Education Model School in the U.S.A. by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, China.
Program origin:
Long Island School of Chinese (LISOC), a branch of Huaxia Chinese School on Long Island, was established in September 2000. 
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Languages/dialects taught:
  • Mandarin
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    Program type:  Community-Based
    Average enrollment: 400
    Total contact hours per week: 3
    Times per week classes meet: 1
    When meetings take place:
    1:30-4:30 PM on Sundays
    Where meetings take place:
    Academic Village, SUNY College at Old Westbury Route 107, Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210
    Parents' or guardians' expectations of the program:
    Parents and guardians may expect their child to become a member of a substantial Chinese-speaking community which provides a wide variety of linguistic and cultural resources to expand their Chinese skills.
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    Our school is established and run "By the parents and for the parents". Therefore, we invite more volunteers to join us so that LISOC will become bigger, better and stronger.
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    Students will gain practical knowledge of Mandarin Chinese as well as an exposure to a community of Mandarin-speakers that they can participate in and learn from. Students can also expect to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities such as drawing, origami, fencing, Chinese martial arts, Tae Kwan Do, and poem reading.  
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    Times per week: 1
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    Comments:

    The profile of Huaxia Long Island School of Chinese was created by Dr. Na Liu in June 2010 and updated by Xiaoni Zhang in January 2012.

    Updated by Carmen Winkler on 10/6/2017