Oregon Hope Chinese School

Fantastic experience: Our daughter attended preschool at Oregon Hope Chinese School from age 2.5-5.5. I cannot overstate what a great fit it was for our family, and what an honor it was to see our daughter blossom within the support and love of her teachers and classmates here. Some things we loved: * Multi-age classroom allows for less 1-to-1 comparison and conflict, and more collaboration between the “big kids” and the younger class coming in. Inspired by the older students, our daughter was organically motivated to participate in all aspects of learning. In the later years, she took her role as a mentor seriously and grew tremendously as a “big sister” who is inclusive and supportive of her younger friends. * Outdoor time and nature education is prioritized. Every year there was a special project to learn about animal and insect life cycles: the kids got care for chickens they hatched from eggs, release monarchs they watched grow from caterpillars, and watch as 100 tadpoles grew legs and hopped away into the creek nearby. * Singing and dance is incorporated into the daily routine. Beyond musical skills, this helps give children a sense of purpose and belonging in a collaborative way. * The children are invited to participate in and perform at cultural events throughout the year. These are cherished memories for the whole family, and build confidence in the kids. * True to Montessori style, children are encouraged to participate at their own level, foster their natural curiosity, and take responsibility for their own possessions and behavior. The teachers here believe in their abilities to be engaged members of their community, and they rise to the occasion.

Fantastic experience: As native Chinese speakers, my wife and I take Chinese language learning seriously. We chose Oregon Hope because it is the only school in the area that offers the Ma Li Ping (MLP) curriculum. This structured, step-by-step program helps students progress toward native-level proficiency, preparing them for the Chinese AP exam in high school and enabling them to earn college credits. My oldest daughter went to UPENN last fall. Her college accepted her Chinese AP credits. For non-heritage students, the school also offers Chinese immersion courses, providing an accessible and engaging way to explore the Chinese language and culture with confidence. This inclusive approach has received high praise from non-Mandarin-speaking families. Beyond language learning, Oregon Hope partners with US Wushu Center and other professionals in the Chinese community to offer Wushu, Chinese painting, calligraphy, traditional instruments, and dance classes. A highlight for our family is the annual Chinese New Year Festival Gala, where students of all ages get the chance to showcase their talents on stage. For anyone looking for a high-quality Chinese language and cultural education, we highly recommend Oregon Hope Chinese School!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful little preschool with mandarin immersion. The teachers are kind and patient with the kids. There's a weekly newsletter with what the kids studied during the day and any relevant songs, videos or books that were used. It's great seeing our little one bring home a craft she proudly made every couple weeks and having her explain it. It's nice that the kids learn to tidy up after themselves after they are done playing. The teachers are very accommodating and friendly to us parents and take time to small talk or chat about school during drop off and pick up. We rotated through a few daycares and preschools before settling on this one for the long haul, highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: We have been a part of the Oregon Hope Chinese School community for almost three years now and couldn’t be more grateful for the experience! As a non-Mandarin speaking family, we have been amazed at our 5 year old’s ability to learn and speak Mandarin thanks to the Oregon Hope program and encouragement. We value the school’s play-based approach to learning, outdoor classroom environment when weather is permitting, flexible aftercare, cultural community engagement, and family participation. In addition to a wonderful preschool experience, we have gained a wonderful community with the families attending the school. We now have two children enrolled in the program and it’s been a wonderful fit for our family. Both children look forward to attending school daily and speak very highly of their teachers and community. We’d highly recommend this school!!

Fantastic experience: We sent our daughter to Oregon Hope Chinese School based on a friend’s recommendation, and we couldn’t be happier with the decision. Our daughter was quite shy and spent most of her time at home due to COVID, and we were really worried about her social development. But thanks to the amazing and patient teachers at the school, she adapted so well. She absolutely loves going to school every day and has made some wonderful friends there. She has become more outgoing, active and happy. Even now that she is in kindergarten, we still enroll her in the after-school program because of how much she enjoys it. The school is a Chinese-English dual-language immersion program. We are especially amazed by how many Chinese characters our daughter has learned and she is also very proud of her progress. The school also organizes wonderful performances during major holidays, giving students the chance to shine on stage and build their confidence. Overall, Oregon Hope Chinese School provides a very nurturing and enriching environment for children to grow and thrive. We love it here.