德康中文学校
Dacorum Chinese School Association
Promoting Chinese Language and Culture in Dacorum and Surrounding Areas

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About DCSA

The Dacorum Chinese School is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious voluntary organisation. The aim of the school is to provide teaching of the Chinese official language, Mandarin, for the benefit of both the Chinese and the wider community of Dacorum. The school has more than 100 students, aged from 5 to adult, ranging from Reception and Year 1 standard to GCSE, AS & A2, and adult Mandarin classes for anyone interested in listening to and speaking Chinese. Some students study for recreation or cultural reasons and to travel in China; others persue qualifications such as GCSE, AS and A level and ASSET languages for mature students.

From time to time the school organises activities of general interest. We have also organised and participated in many cultural events to promote Chinese culture such as the Chinese New Year Celebration and multi-cultural events.

The school is a member of the Community Action Dacorum, Communities Together Forum, Hertfordshire Minority Ethnic Communities Education Forum and the U.K. Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education.

Aims and objectives

To provide weekly Chinese language lessons in Mandarin for Chinese and other persons living in Dacorum and the surrounding area.
To promote the understanding of Chinese culture.
To organise activities for the students and raise their interest in Chinese culture.
To promote contact between students of the school and students in other areas including participation in national competitions and events.
To prepare students for the Chinese GCSE, AS and A2 Examination and ASSET language qualifications..
To organise events to promote the appreciation of Chinese culture.
To facilitate integration of members of the Chinese community with the wider community life of Dacorum.