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Chinese Language Program

Students hold a Chinese dragon

Program Overview

GJPS is home to one of the most innovative and comprehensive 2-12 Mandarin Chinese programs in central-Ohio as well as the state. District-wide, there are more than 250 students - from the elementary level to the high school senior about to boldly take their next steps toward higher education or into the global marketplace - actively participating within the program.

Program History

In 2008, with assistance from the Ohio Department of Education and with The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship program, GJPS launched the Chinese language program at the elementary level. In February, 2009, GJPS was selected by The Asia Society and Hanban (Chinese Department of Education) as one of twenty founding members of the Confucius Classroom Network. In July, 2010, Gahanna-Jefferson received a Foreign Language Assistance Program Grant award from the United States Department of Education to support and expand the Chinese language initiative.

Three girls practice writing Chinese symbols

Contact Information

Dr. Colleen Boyle
Curriculum Coordinator

MiEshia Parker
Secretary

Phone: (614) 479-1310
Fax: (614) 478-5568


 

Chinese Learning Opportunities