# Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center

> Language class · Chinatown, Oakland. A cultural center in Oakland Chinatown that teaches Mandarin and Cantonese to kindergarten through 9th grade, on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. It also runs community sports, and says it serves over 500 youth a week.
- Ages: 5–14
- Price: From $575/term
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 316 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Website: https://www.shoongccc.org
- Phone: (510) 452-1204
- Email: office@shoongccc.org
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/oakland/shoong-family-chinese-cultural-center

## Weekday After-School Chinese Program

Ages 5–14 · $750/term

Classes follow the school day. Kindergarten to 5th grade meet 3:20 to 5:10 pm and 6th to 9th grade 4:30 to 6:20 pm. Students are placed by their level of Chinese.

- every school day, 3:20–5:10pm
- every school day, 4:30–6:20pm
- Fall 2026: Aug 11 – Dec 18, 2026
- Optional paid pickup from Lincoln School.

- Per semester. $25 new student registration fee. Optional Lincoln School pickup costs $425.
- Sign up: https://www.shoongccc.org/ministries/weekday-program

## Saturday Chinese Language Program

Ages 5–14 · $575/term

Taught at all levels from beginner to AP-level Chinese for junior high students. Fees cover textbooks and exercise books.

- Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
- Fall 2026: Aug 15 – Dec 19, 2026

- Per semester, as listed on the program page. $25 new student registration fee.
- Sign up: https://www.shoongccc.org/ministries/saturday-program

Details from https://www.shoongccc.org/ministries/weekday-program, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.