RCS Language Program
Rockville Chinese School meets every Sunday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We split our academic year into two 16-week semesters. Our Fall semester kicks off right after Labor Day weekend, and the Spring semester gets underway in late January or early February.
We offer classes for kids starting at age 4 all the way through high school, whether they already speak Mandarin at home or are starting entirely from scratch. Instead of just sitting through standard grammar drills, the younger kids learn through games, songs, and hands-on activities, while older students tackle more advanced language skills. Our goal isn’t just to teach vocabulary—we want the kids to genuinely connect with Chinese culture in a space where they feel comfortable trying, making mistakes, and learning.
Our classes focus on building strong skills in Chinese speaking, reading (pinyin), and writing (traditional characters). Because understanding the culture is just as important as the language, we dedicate the last 30 minutes of every Sunday to cultural arts. Kids get hands-on with calligraphy, traditional dance, drumming, and artwork. Best of all, they get to perform and share what they’ve learned at our community celebrations, including Chinese New Year, Winter Holidays, Mother’s Day, and Graduation.
