Qinghua Chinese School FAQ

常见问题

What languages does your school teach?
Qinghua Chinese School teaches all lessons in Mandarin Chinese.

How many children attend Qinghua Chinese School?
Between the Harrow and Ealing branches there are approximately 270 children at present.  
We used to have around 360 students prior to the pandemic lock down.

What is the age range for students to be accepted into Qinghua Chinese School?
We accept students between the ages of 4 years old all the way up to GCSE Levels for the Children classes. All adults are welcome for the adult classes between the beginners, intermediate and advanced level.

Does Qinghua only teach specific ethnic, religious and linguistic communities?
No, students from all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcome at Qinghua Chinese School.  

What are the costs for attending school?
Costs for the current year 2023 – 2024 are £270/per student/ per year. Special discounts are available for 3 and more children from the same family. Please enquire with the Headteacher for more details. 

Are there additional costs for book fees?
Yes, Qinghua Chinese School charges extra £20 book fees currently. 

Can I volunteer?
Yes, Qinghua Chinese School welcomes any parent who wishes to volunteer. Please contact the Headteacher for more details and opportunities. 

Can I observe my child while they are in class?
Yes, please notify the teacher and gain permission if you wish to attend your child’s class. Parents observing their child may distract children from the class lessons so permission needs to be obtained beforehand. 

Are the teachers qualified?
Yes. All of Qinghua’s teachers are fully qualified to teach Mandarin lessons to their students. 

Is homework required?
Yes. Homework is given out after every class and parents are encouraged to ensure that their child/children complete it before the next lesson in the following week. 

Do you provide progress reports?
Yes. Qinghua Chinese School provides parents with progress reports at the end of each term. 

Do you do background checks on teachers and volunteers?
Yes. All of Qinghua Chinese school teachers and volunteers have obtained their DBS certificates.