Oregon Hope Chinese School

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.

I have sent both of my kids to Oregon Hope. The teachers here know how to meet the needs of each child. My son is a very active child, but with their guidance he has channeled this energy into positive activities such as learning Chinese language. My son enjoys going here so much that I enroll him every summer for summer camp. He got into a public school Chinese immersion program in the fall, yet I continue to send him to Oregon Hope for the after school program. He loves his teachers and friends here, and now his little sister goes here too. They both love going to this school. This is a great school!

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.

We are very happy with my son's school experience. From the first visit, he loved the environment, and Ms. Kong was very welcoming, letting him play and explore. Although we speak Chinese at home and his English wasn’t strong at first, he’s now using more English outside of home, which is great progress. The school is conveniently located near a park, and on nice days, the teachers take the children there for outdoor activities. Since my son doesn’t nap, Ms. Kong ensures he stays engaged with extra learning activities during that time. Overall, we’re really pleased with the school and the supportive environment they provide for his growth.

Oregon Hope Chinese School has been an incredible experience for our family. In just a year, my two daughters went from not knowing any Mandarin to speaking it confidently, all thanks to the amazing teachers and Min’s guidance. They also learned to dance and even performed many times, which was such a proud and unforgettable moment for us. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve gained here—highly recommend!

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!

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!!