Raleigh Chinese Language School (RCLS) is a registered non-profit organization specialized in teaching Mandarin and traditional style Chinese characters. The school now offers 26 language classes, serving students starting from 3 and half years old to adults. It also provides 12 cultural classes including Chinese Folk Dancing, Tai-Chi, Kung-Fu, and Chinese Calligraphy. Currently it serves 350 students.

RCLS is operated in Forest Hills Baptist Church, which is conveniently located at the west edge of downtown Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. School hours are 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Saturdays.

School Map & Directions on MSN.

Classroom Diagrams for Language Classes and Cultural Classes.

The PTA of RCLS frequently provides service to all parents, such as Chinese knitting classes, and free seminars covering healthcare, investment, cooking, life styles, etc.

School calendar is similar to Wake County School District's. There are two semesters (fall and spring) per year. 

To find out more details on RCLS, please use the information in contacts page.

"North Carolina Raleigh Chinese Language School does not discriminate in any of its programs, admission, employment, or other practices against any person on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national and ethnic origin."

 Our Missions

• To encourage children to learn Chinese language, culture, and history.
• To inspire children's interest in appreciation of Chinese culture and philosophy.
• To help students participate in cultural activities of local schools and community.
• To promote social interaction and friendship among Chinese American youths.

 Guidelines and By-Laws

• RCLS By-Laws
• Guidelines for International Groups Using Forest Hills Baptist Church Facilities.
• RCLS Supervision / Discipline Guidelines

• Inclement Weather and Emergency Policy

School History

RCLS was founded in September 1977 on the campus of NC State University by Jane Shih, Anne Chang, Ellen Ko, and Ellen Chien.
Effective from December 1996, RCLS has been a registered non-profit organization with 501 C (3) code from IRS.

Past principals are Jane Shih, Peter Hsing, Xavier Lee, Chao S. Feung, Chih Li, Kwong T. Chung, Lindy Huang, John Wei, Jim Lee, Ting Fang, Hui-Ming Sun, Nai Po Lee, Ching-Ju Chen, Tai Lee, Carl Wang, Hiliary Lee, Jason Kao, Yaw-Der Wang, Tyan-Shu Jou, Ming-Chun Chang, Shin-Kuang Chang, Heng Chu, Joanne Shang, Le Huynh, YuLan Chung, Meihui Lee Jen-Wei Kuo, and Ching-Miao Chen.

For school year 2009-2010, Ching-Miao Chen is the Principal and Wen Shyu the Vice Principal.