ANNOUNCEMENTS





Offering In-person Classes for Fall 2026



Adult/Youth Beginning I, Adult Beginning II and Children Beginning I


Fridays 5:30-7pm, starting September 11th, 2026. PreK-K and Children classes run from 5:30-6:30pm.

2026-2027 school calendar


Classes Offered 2026-2027. Please email to enquire about classes not listed.


Please register here. Thank you!





Mandarin Conversation Circle
中文交流会





​​​Join the volunteers to learn and improve your Mandarin and make new friends. Registration is not required. All are welcome!

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Venue: Community Room @ South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market Street, South Burlington, VT 05403

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: Free





2026 Winter Solstice/DongZhi Festival Potluck
2026 冬至联欢会





​​​Venue: Brand Hall @ Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 5:30 - 8:00pm
Ticket: Free admission

VCS will host a potluck dinner to celebrate DongZhi, also known as Winter Solstice. Traditionally
, it's a time for the family to get together. One activity during the festival is making and eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls)
汤圆, which symbolize reunion. VCS will provide tangyuan for enjoyment!


We are sharing the food list, so attendees know what to expect. We recommend that the portion you bring match your party size. You may update/change the food you are bringing at any time by revisiting the link below:

2026 DongZhi food list & RSVP


We hope to see you at the event!





Mahjong Lesson 打麻将





​​​Venue: Brand Hall @ Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30 - 4:00pm
Ticket: $5 per person

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Mahjong, a tile-based game similar to rummy, has recently skyrocketed in popularity in the U.S. It originated in China in the 19th century and has spread worldwide since the early 20th century. Playing mahjong can strengthen cognitive functions by engaging memory, pattern recognition, strategy, quick decision-making, and boosting executive functions. Not to mention that this is a fun game and a great opportunity to get together with friends.


The class will include a presentation on the rules and tile pattern recognition, a live game demonstration, and playing mahjong. Please sign up using the link below:

2026 Mahjong Lesson


Payment must be prepaid via Venmo or PayPal:

Venmo: @Vermont_Chinese_School (last 4 digits of phone # 6332)

PayPal: vtchineseschool@gmail.com


The class registration deadline is October 22nd. ​