About the School
Founded in 1981, Chinese Linguistic School (CLS) of Phoenix is
one of the oldest Chinese schools in the Greater Phoenix area.
Since its founding, the school has been instrumental in
helping local Chinese-American population preserve and
appreciate its Chinese heritage. By providing a network of
contacts for its member families, the school has also helped
recent immigrants of Chinese origin assimilate into the
local community. Conversely, non-Chinese speakers have found
the school a great resource in learning a new language.
As the premier Chinese school in Arizona, Chinese Linguistic School of
Phoenix takes great pride in its students' academic learning. Despite
the limited class hours, most students in the academic program can
read, write, and converse in Chinese fluently by their eighth grade.
The school emphasizes Traditional Chinese, so students are
well-prepared for a variety of reading materials, from classical
literature to modern newspapers. All teachers in the academic program
are native Mandarin speakers so students can learn the proper usage,
pronunciation, and the subtle nuances in the Chinese language at all
grades.
