A Chinese school (simplified Chinese: 中文学校; traditional Chinese: 中文學校; pinyin: zhōng wén xué xiào) is a school, particularly outside of China, that is established for the purpose of teaching the varieties of Chinese (in particular, Mandarin and Cantonese), though the purpose can vary to teaching different aspects of Chinese culture such as Chinese art, calligraphy, and martial arts. The programs can either be an independent institution or a part of an existing educational institution. For example, The Huaxia Chinese School in Great Valley, Pennsylvania operates independently from the Great Valley High School where it is taught. However, some programs are part of the school curriculum and is generally a branch of the foreign language department. According to various mission statements, many