Language Programs
Central Virginia Chinese School offers CHL (Chinese as a Heritage Language) and CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) programs. Our programs are designed to help students of all ages and levels learn Chinese language and culture in a fun and engaging way. Our experienced teachers provide personalized attention to each student and use interactive teaching methods to make learning effective and enjoyable.
Chinese as a Heritage Language (CHL)
The Chinese as a Heritage Language (CHL) program is designed for students who have substantial listening and speaking abilities with Chinese (Mandarin), normally second generation immigrants or resident aliens. Reading and writing are the primary goals for the CHL program (K to 8th Grade). The instruction language in the class is generally Mandarin.
Sunday, 2:40 pm - 4:30 pm
Enrichment Activities
CVCS also offers a variety of Enrichment classes.
School Calendar
CVCS 2025 - 2026 school calendar
1st Semester
Week # | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
1 | 09/07/2025 | The First Day of School /Open House |
2 | 09/14/2025 | |
3 | 09/21/2025 | |
4 | 09/28/2025 | |
5 | 10/05/2025 | |
6 | 10/12/2025 | |
7 | 10/19/2025 | |
8 | 10/27/2025 | |
9 | 11/02/2025 | |
10 | 11/09/2025 | |
11 | 11/16/2025 | |
12 | 11/23/2025 | |
11/30/2025 | Thanksgiving (11/27-29). No Class | |
13 | 12/07/2025 | |
14 | 12/14/2025 | Last of 1st semester |
2nd Semester
Week # | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
1 | 01/11/2026 | School resumes for 2026 |
2 | 01/18/2026 | |
3 | 01/25/2026 | |
02/01/2026 | ||
4 | 02/08/2026 | |
5 | 02/15/2026 | Spring Festival Gala |
6 | 02/22/2026 | |
7 | 03/01/2026 | |
8 | 03/08/2026 | |
9 | 03/15/2026 | |
10 | 03/22/2026 | |
03/29/2026 | spring break week 3/30-4/3 | |
11 | 04/05/2026 | Easter. No class |
12 | 04/12/2026 | |
04/19/2026 | ||
13 | 04/26/2026 | |
14 | 05/03/2026 | |
15 | 05/10/2026 | |
16 | 05/17/2026 | Last day of school |