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54
Years of community
Pre-K–12
Grades served
WASC
UC/CSU-recognized credits
Saturdays
Classes meet

Why FCS

Why families choose FCS

A warm, community-centered place to learn Mandarin and grow up connected to Chinese culture.

50+ years of community

Since 1972, generations of East Bay families have learned and grown at FCS.

Credits colleges recognize

Our high-school Chinese courses are WASC-accredited — the same body that accredits California public schools — so credits count toward UC/CSU requirements.

Every level welcome

From first characters to advanced fluency, plus electives like painting and yo-yo.

More than a classroom

New Year celebrations, contests, and performances — culture you can feel.

Life at FCS

More than Mandarin

Culture is our curriculum too. From New Year celebrations to yo-yo showcases, FCS traditions connect students to their heritage — and to each other.

Students performing at Chinese New Year Celebration

Chinese New Year

Families enjoying the Food Festival

Food Festival

Student performing at Chinese Yo-Yo Showcase

Yo-Yo Showcase

Annual traditions

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Chinese New Year Celebration (新春聯歡會)
Food Festival (小吃義賣)
Academic Contest (學術比賽)
ANCCS Competitions (北加州中文學校聯合會競賽)
Chinese Yo-Yo (扯鈴) Showcase
Confucius Memorial Ceremony (祭孔典禮)
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Dinner (教職員感謝晚宴)
Graduation Ceremony (畢業典禮)

Ready to join us this year?

Enrollment is open to new and returning families. Reserve your child's place for the 2026–2027 school year.

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