TCML-Chong Wa School

🌟 TCML–Chong Wa School L1 Students at the Wing Luke Museum!
Our Level 1 Mandarin class’s students spent Sunday afternoon (3/29/2026) exploring the Wing Luke Museum and learning about the early Chinese and Asian American immigrant experience. A meaningful afternoon of history, culture, and connection ✨

Highlights of the visit:
• Students reflected on how immigrants-built community in tight living spaces
• The historic grocery store brought our Mandarin vocabulary to life
• Many students expressed real empathy for the challenges immigrants faced, from language barriers to discrimination

Follow up after the visiting in class: Students have vocabulary review, short Mandarin reflections, and a discussion on how language shape’s identity.

❄️ Weather Update — Youth Program Saturday Morning Classes (青少年班) Canceled (March 14)
Due to snow and the risk of black ice on the roads, all Youth Program classes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on March 14, Saturday are canceled for the safety of our students and families.
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TCML Adult Program afternoon classes will continue as scheduled.
Please travel safely and stay warm. If there are any further updates, we will share them promptly.

🌟 With our Spring Session already in its 6th week, we’re excited to announce that Summer and Fall enrollment is now open!

Ready to begin—or continue—your Mandarin learning journey?
Our Summer & Fall Adult Mandarin classes are now accepting registrations!

📚 Summer Session (12 weeks)
• Level 1 — Saturdays 2–5 PM, starts June 6
• Level 2 — Sundays 2–5 PM, starts June 7

🍁 Fall Session (12 weeks)
• Level 1 — Saturdays 2–5 PM, starts Sept 12
• Level 2 — Sundays 2–5 PM, starts Sept 13
• Level 3 — Saturdays 2–5 PM, starts Sept 12
• Level 4 — Sundays 2–5 PM, starts Sept 13
• Level 5 — Sundays 10 AM–1 PM, starts Sept 13
• Level 6 — Sundays 10 AM–1 PM, starts Sept 13

🅿️ Free parking for all students
📝 Registration is complete once tuition is received.

✨ Program Highlights
• Conversational Mandarin
• Reading & writing skills
• Cultural enrichment
• Interactive, group‑based learning
• Intensive track for advanced learners (Levels 5–6)

👩‍🏫 All instructors are native Mandarin speakers, professionally trained, and TCML‑certified for adult instruction.

👉 Register online today and reserve your spot!
👉 Online Registration- https://forms.gle/B4L5Lt7P8hDc1tzM6

School Website: https://www.ChongWaSchool.org

🎉 Celebration of the Lunar New Year Brings Community Together at TCML Chong Wa School 🎉

TCML-Chong Wa School welcomed more than one hundred students, families, and community members on February 28, 2026, for a vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration filled with cultural performances, hands on activities, and festive traditions. The event transformed the Chong Wa Grand Hall into a lively gathering space where attendees of all ages experienced the richness of Mandarin language learning and Traditional culture.

The afternoon was filled with cultural performances and hands on activities, including:
• Vocal & special dance performances
• On site horse painting
• DIY New Year crafts & lantern making
• Gold Ingot Relay Race
• Taiwan Travel Information Expo with giveaways
• Prize drawings and more!
We were honored to welcome TECO Director General May Lin, OCAC Culture Center Director Wei-zan Wang, Mercer Island Councilmember Julie Hsieh, Newcastle Councilmember Sun Burford, and many community leaders for celebrating with us.

A wonderful day of culture, community, and joy—thank you for making it unforgettable! 🧧🐎

TCML–Chong Wa School launches Spring 2026 with a “Top Rating” from OCAC in Taiwan!

This semester welcomes 76 learners across seven classes, with nearly 10 more on the waitlist—showing strong community support and enthusiasm. Under the Chong Wa Education Society school board's leadership, TCML-Chong Wa School continues to grow as a trusted, high‑quality Mandarin learning center for Seattle’s mainstream community.

Update: Level 1 & Level 3 Class Start Date Postponed to Feb. 15

Because the Seattle Seahawks will be playing in the Super Bowl on February 8, both Level 1 and Level 3 Mandarin classes will be postponed by one week and will officially begin on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This adjustment allows students and families to enjoy the game and support the Seahawks.

🎉2025 Fall Semester Successfully Concluded!
With TCML–Chong Wa School Level 3 and Level 4 classes completing their courses this weekend, our entire Fall Semester has officially come to a perfect close.

👏 Every student gained valuable knowledge and made noticeable progress! This semester not only featured diverse teaching methods in the classroom, but some classes also stepped outside to explore Seattle’s Chinatown–International District and visited the Wing Luke Museum, enriching their learning through real-world cultural experiences.

🏫 About Us: Our school is located in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes a life-oriented approach, with course design closely connected to students’ daily experiences and practical needs. We also organize “Cultural Walk” activities, guiding students through the International District to extend language learning into authentic contexts, effectively enhancing language application and learning outcomes. We are proud to have a team of professional, highly experienced instructors, equipped with modern and diverse teaching tools, and supported by a dedicated action team. Together, we strive to create a comprehensive and high-quality learning environment that meets the needs of students of all ages and backgrounds. At the same time, our center continues to uphold the long-term mission of “connecting with mainstream society, giving back to the community, and deepening community collaboration.”

📅 Spring Semester 2026 will begin on February 7th/8th, and online registration is now in full swing! https://www.ChongWaSchool.org
👉 Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon and secure your spot! Any questions can send an email to [email protected]

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🎉 2025 秋季班圓滿落幕！
隨著 TCML-中華僑民學校 Level 3 和 Level 4 班級在本週完成課程，我們所有秋季班的課程也正式劃下完美句點。

👏 每位同學都收穫滿滿，學習成果顯著！本學期除了多元化的教學方式外，部分班級更走出教室，探索華埠國際區並拜訪 Wing Luke 博物館，讓學習更貼近文化與生活。

🏫 關於我們 本中心位於西雅圖華埠，教學理念強調生活化導向，課程設計融合學生的生活經驗與實際需求，並辦理「文化走讀」活動，帶領學生踏訪國際區，將語言學習延伸至真實情境中，有效提升語言運用能力與學習成效。 我們擁有專業且具豐富教學經驗的師資陣容，配備現代化、多元化的教學工具，並由敬業的行動團隊全力支援，致力打造全面、優質的學習環境，滿足不同年齡與背景學生的需求。 同時，本中心持續秉持「與主流社會接軌、回饋社區、深化社區合作」的長期目標與宗旨。

📅 2026 春季班將於 2月7日/8日 開課，目前線上報名正熱烈進行中！https://www.ChongWaSchool.org 👉 名額有限，想加入的朋友請盡快報名，不要錯過！

2026 Spring Mandarin Classes Begin February 7 – Enroll Now!

We’re excited to welcome you back to TCML–Chong Wa School for another season of engaging Mandarin learning! Classes start February 7 or 8, depending on level.

📍 Location: Seattle Chinatown (complimentary parking available upon request)
📚 Focus: Conversational Mandarin, reading/writing, cultural enrichment
👥 Format: In-person, group-based learning

✨ Level 5 & 6 Highlights: Advanced learners will follow an intensive format, Perfect for students with 2+ years of experience ready to accelerate their progress!

💬 Our classes foster fun, connection, and collaboration—come learn, grow, and make friends!

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://www.chongwaschool.org/content/classroom_adultschool.htm

Let’s keep the momentum going—your Mandarin journey continues this spring! 🌐 www.ChongWaSchool.org