Chinese School Andover (CSA), 安多福中文学校, is a volunteer-based, 501(c)3, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization. It offers education in Chinese language and promotes cross-culture exchange for northern Boston metropolitan communities. Chinese School Andover offers regular online and Sunday Program in Andover. In addition, by collaborating with other local and international organizations, CSA organizes events and cultural exchanging programs for youth across north America.
CSA strives to provide the best in quality of customized education in learning Chinese language and to promote community-oriented cultural diversification and exchanges among our societies. Our vision is to have a Chinese school for everyone.

Why CSA?
* 20 years of experience in promoting and teaching Chinese in North America
* Experienced teaching staffs who are all proven professionals and passionate about education beyond classroom
* A student-centered education and cultural exchanging school that focuses on individualized learning experience and aims to cultivate each student's confidence in using Chinese language
* Adopt the American Chinese SAT II/AP as the essential objective, and use American Language Standardized Tests as the basis for evaluation of individual's learning progress
* Keep up with the trend of digitalization and provide a high-quality online education platform

Andover Asian Culture & Arts Night: December 6, 2014 - Sign-up for Help and Participation

Dear CSA Families,

As an volunteer-based community services organization, in co-sponsoring this unique and exciting event in Andover and surrendering local communities, we are looking for every of your help and participation in all areas where a successful event demands. Some of the areas we are looking for your help include

* Community out-reach and event marketing
* Event Fundraising
* CSA shows preparations
* Event logistic plan and organization
* Event execution
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CSA Art Class New Offering - The European Painting

Dear All,

CSA "The European Painting" class is offered from 4:00 to 4:55 by CSA art teacher Kasey Walko.

This class is a beginner's course designed to teach students the basics of European-style painting. Students will learn how to mix colors by painting subjects such as still-lifes and landscapes.This class will be taught with acrylic paint. The materials are listed below.

If parents have any questions or concerns about and class or purchasing materials, please stop by the cafeteria during school's Sunday sessions or contact us at email_csa@yahoo.com.

CSA

Celebrate Chinese Moon Festival - Moon Cake on Sunday, the 14th, Sunday School and Next Week for After-School

Dear CSA Families,

In celebrating the Chinese Moon Festival (Zhong qiu jie - 中秋节) on the Monday, September 8th, we will have our school tradition of distributing Chinese Moon-cake during the coming Sunday's school session. On the 14th, our language teachers will tell about the Mid-Autumn Festival traditions.

CSA Chess Class - Update

Deal All,

This semester our chess teacher Steve Wu will continue to lead the chess class. Steve served as a volunteer in Franklin Elementary School Chess Club in North Andover and is a Chess Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America.

Andover Asian Culture & Arts Night: December 6th, 2014

安多幅中文学校与明珠舞蹈学校

将于12月6日周六晚隆重推出大型文化艺术晚会

华风雅颂

Details about CSA Sunday Program Offering: "Basic Presentation Skills"

Dear All,

The ability to "present" well can be a significant benefit in anyone’s personal and professional life. Good presentations can provide opportunities for growth in self power, control, recognition, and prestige.

Details about "Competition Math and Problem Solving Club" on Sunday Program

Dear All,

The leading instructor is Dr. Dili Zhang together with a recent college Physics major graduate and a licensed MA teacher, Tommy Yang.
This course focuses on mathematical problem solving skills. Learn and put into practice skills that are useful in school and in competitions such as Mathcounts and AMC.

The class will be targeted towards students of the middle school level but will accept 5th graders for advanced Math training.

Sept. 7th - 1st Day of 2014-2015 Sunday Program School Year, Starting at 1:30 PM at the Pike School

Dear CSA Families and Friends,

Hope everyone has had a fun and relaxed summer break! of course not at the cost of our students' Chinese language skills :-).

As we are approaching Sunday, the 7th, our 1st day of new school year, we would like to remind all a few things for the school opening day:

1. Class hours:
Starting from this semester, we move up the start time to 1:30 PM.
Chinese language classes: 1:30 PM - 3:05 PM
Cultural Classes: Each culture class session lasts 50 minutes
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM 1st session

CSA is Participating Andover Day, on this Saturday, September 6

Dear all,

On this coming Saturday, the 6th, CSA is joining hundreds of organizations and participating the Andover Day in downtown Andover, one of the largest community annual event in Andover. The event start from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

CSA will host various events such as Introduction of Chinese Language, Chinese Calligraphy demo, and information sessions for CSA Sunday and Afters School programs. CSA Souvenirs will be given away to visitors. In addition, we welcome CSA families to bring their Chinese crafts or small Chinese cultural products for sale at out booth.

CSA Tai Chi Chuan Class - Update

Dear All,

Going forward, Instructor Sharon will offer two Tai Chi class sessions in CSA Sunday school: 2:00 PM -3:00 PM and 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM.

There will be a dedicated quite room for the class. Please stop by the registration table in the cafeteria for the details on the coming Sunday.

Thanks,

CSA

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Dear All,