About

Welcome to "El Paso" Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School!

We are glad to have you here. Our organizational and the educational program are formulated to:

• Help children of Chinese descent to better understand their heritage and appreciate their culture.

• Provide people of non-Chinese backgrounds with the opportunity to study the Chinese language and foster a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture.

It is a program for pursuing knowledge, moral principles, and teamwork. This will be accomplished by providing Chinese cultural activities and relevant programs for youths.

The "El Paso" Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School History!

El Paso Chinese School was established in October 1998 by a group of enthusiastic parents who helped the school financially, taught in classes, and organized extracurricular activities. The predecessor of the school was named “El Paso Chinese Language School”, which operated from 1990 to 1995 under the direction of Mrs. Anne Liu. In May 2004, "El Paso" Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and donations can be tax-deductible.

With a curriculum focusing on phonetics and traditional Chinese characters, the school provides weekly 3-hour classes for small groups of students to listen, speak, read, and write in the Chinese language. Parents are encouraged to participate in each lesson and to understand its content. Such practices greatly facilitate the efforts in supervising their children in reviewing class notes and completing their homework.

In addition, extracurricular programs are organized to enrich their experience in the community and cultural activities with traditional Chinese flavors. In the program for the Chinese New Year celebration, we encourage students to participate in talent shows involving Chinese poetry, children’s songs, music, Chinese martial arts, lion dance, and other traditional dances. These activities not only enhance our educational achievement but also make our teaching and learning more enjoyable.

El Paso is located at the US-Mexico border and at the state line between Texas and New Mexico, where the weather is nice and dry with no serious threats from natural disasters. Furthermore, ranked as the second safest city in the US with a low cost of living, El Paso is a popular choice for retired people. With the development of the global economy in recent years, the city benefits from its unique geographical location in attracting companies in other countries to this area. The diversity in nationality and age is also reflected in our student population.

Highly motivated students who are eager to learn, supportive parents who are willing to participate, and devoted teachers who are working diligently to deliver their best instructions are the major characteristics of our school. If you are interested in participating and/or providing resources for helping our teaching and cultural activities, you are welcome to join us in this endeavor.