CSAUS

The Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS) is a (501) (C) (3) not-for-profit organization established in 1994 by Chinese School leaders and educators in the United States. The goals of CSAUS are to provide information, networking, services to member schools in promoting Chinese language and cultural education, helping the younger g... eneration to preserve and appreciate Chinese heritage, bridging educational and cultural exchanges and friendship between USA and the People's Republic of China, and representing its member schools in marketing and maximizing organizational efforts to gain resources and supports from related institutions in the United States and from China. Currently, CSAUS has more than 300 membership schools in the United States, covering 41 states and all major cities. Most Chinese schools operate on weekends and/or after school hours all year round. Classes are provided to anyone who is interested in Chinese Language and Cultural Arts regardless ethnic and cultural background. Many schools actively participate at local International Cultural events and serve as family oriented Chinese Community Centers as well. CSAUS has been growing rapidly in the past decade. The number of student's enrollment has exceeded 60,000. Services and impact reached out to tens of thousands of Chinese-American families. There are thousands of bilingual Chinese Language Instructors, Cultural Artists, parents and volunteers teaching, working, and supporting our schools. CSAUS has successfully coordinated many nationwide projects such as advocate of a new Chinese textbook series ("Zhongwen" North America edition), language evaluation tests, Chinese arts and cultural performance tours in US cities and projects in bridging friendship among Children in America and in China etc. CSAUS¡¯s National Conference is held every two years. The First National Conference was held in Columbus, Ohio in October 1995. The Second National Conference was held in Houston, Texas in December 1997.Read More