Website: https://nashvillechineseschool.com/
Nashville Chinese School, also presented on its website in Chinese as 大納城中文學校 and abbreviated NCS, is a non-profit Chinese language and culture school serving the Greater Nashville area in Tennessee. According to its website, the school is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1987. Its stated mission is to “enrich our community by providing Chinese language classes as well as arts and culture classes to children and adults in the Greater Nashville area.” The school reports an enrollment of over 100 students and a staff of more than 20 teachers along with volunteer workers.
Programs
The school offers Chinese language instruction along with arts and culture classes. Its language program is organized into two main tracks: Heritage classes, intended for students with a Chinese-speaking family background, and Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) classes for students learning Chinese from the beginning. The website describes the program as a K-12 enrichment offering.
Beyond regular classes, the school lists a range of academic and cultural activities. These include YCT language proficiency testing, vocabulary contests, and speech contests that give students opportunities to demonstrate and measure their progress. The school also runs a summer camp and organizes holiday and cultural celebrations such as Chinese New Year and the Moon Festival. A Taiwan summer excursion program is mentioned among the school’s offerings, providing students with an immersion and travel experience.
About
Nashville Chinese School has operated since 1987 as a community-based, non-profit organization. The website explains that the school follows the Nashville Metropolitan Public School calendar, holding classes on Saturday mornings throughout the school year. The school publishes information about its administration, board, policies, and staff, and it maintains sections covering registration, the school calendar, class schedule, and curriculum. The site also features alumni testimonials and learning resources for students and families.
The school states that it “does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status,” reflecting its open enrollment approach to serving the broader community.
Location & Contact
Classes are held at Linden Waldorf School, located at 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215. The school’s mailing address is P.O. Box 50442, Nashville, TN 37205. Inquiries can be directed by email to [email protected]. Because the school meets on Saturday mornings and aligns its sessions with the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools calendar, families are encouraged to consult the published school calendar for specific session dates.
Additional Information
The website’s navigation includes sections for Administration, Board, Policies, and Staff; Registration; School Calendar, Class Schedule, and Curriculum; Activities such as festivals, contests, and performances; Alumni testimonials; and Learning resources. The school serves both children and adults interested in Chinese language and culture and positions itself as a long-standing community resource within the Greater Nashville area. Prospective families are directed to the registration section of the website for enrollment details and to the email address above for general questions.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nashvillechineseschool.com).