GTCS Elementary School

Through a bilingual education approach, GTCS Bilingual Elementary offers a high-quality program to help children learn Mandarin and English.  Bilingual education can help children from different cultures feel more comfortable, confident, and connected to their peers and teachers.

GTCS emphasizes inquiry-based learning, which is designed to help students develop a lifelong love of learning. Students' individual needs and interests are met through small class sizes and experienced faculty. Through a variety of activities, GTCS students learn about, and experience, American and Chinese cultures. They can also aid students in developing a sense of curiosity and openness to new experiences, as they gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of different cultures. As a result of exposure to different cultures, students also develop important skills such as communication, empathy, and adaptability which are very valuable in today's world.

• A distinctive bilingual Mandarin/English instruction learning philosophy, based on a strong academic foundation
• Small class sizes
• More school days throughout the year
• Personalized advising and a child-centered environment 
• Teaching team dedicated to their work, well-equipped facilities, and specialist instructors for art, music, science, library, technology, and physical education
• Professional school counselor
• A safe and nurturing community