East Bay Chinese School

East Bay Chinese School is proud to partner with Piedmont Language School(PLS) in offering in-person Mandarin classes. The PLS Early Mandarin class is for our youngest students (TK to 1st grade) who have little or no experience in Mandarin.

This class lays a fun foundation for learning at the higher levels. A textbook is not used at this level. The teacher teaches in themes primarily using simple crafts, Chinese dance/music, songs, rhymes, storytelling and games to engage students. Some of the themes explored in this class are Myself, My Family, animals and color. 

Students will practice basic strokes and learn to recognize a few simple characters. The idea is for students to get a feel for the Chinese culture and language and to get comfortable speaking Mandarin, without being conscious that they are learning. 

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20pm at Piedmont Middle School (classroom TBD).

Instructional calendar will follow the Piedmont Unified School District calendar and its noted holidays and non-instruction days.

No classes will be held the week of Thanksgiving, Winter Break (12/19/25 - 1/12/26), President's Week, and Spring Break.

No classes will be held on when the elementary schools have minimum days for Open House and Back to School Night.

*** Registration Notes ***

• Refunds offered if child withdraws for any reason during the first three weeks of class
• All children will be assessed during the first two weeks of class, and teachers may recommend moving children to a different level if it is determined to be a better fit