Chinese Language Class Assignment Guideline

Regular Chinese Language Classes

Class Assignment Guideline
K Must be 4 years or older
1st grade Must be 5 years or older and have basic knowledge of phonetic symbols used in the text book
2nd grade Must complete grade 1 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
3rd grade Must complete grade 2 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
4th grade Must complete grade 3 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
5th grade Must complete grade 4 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
6th grade Must complete grade 5 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
7th grade Must complete grade 6 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
8th grade Must complete grade 7 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
9th grade Must complete grade 8 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level
10th grade
(2 years)		 Must complete grade 9 or demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at equivalent level

Chinese as Second Language Classes (CSL)

Class Assignment Guideline
Primary CSL
(P-CSL)		 Students from non-Mandarin speaking families and must be 5 years or older.
Intermediate CSL
(P-CSL)		 Student from non-Mandarin speaking families and have completed P-CSL class.
Advanced CSL
(P-CSL)		 Student from non-Mandarin speaking families and have completed I-CSL class.