Our Beginning

The Heritage Chinese Language School (HCLS) traces its roots back to 1974, when three Taiwanese Chinese immigrants began teaching their children Mandarin in their homes, laying the foundation for Saskatoon’s first Chinese language institution. By 1977, the growing number of students led to the use of church classrooms for weekend lessons. In 1978, the school was formally organized and became known as the Saskatoon Mandarin School.

In 1990, responding to community demand, the school expanded its curriculum to include Cantonese and adopted its current name, the Heritage Chinese Language School. For 50 years, HCLS has been dedicated to providing Chinese language education and promoting Chinese culture. Throughout its history, the school has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering cultural appreciation while maintaining a non-religious, non-political, and non-profit approach to education.

Our Board of Directors

The board consists of members who are passionate about exposing the best of Chinese culture to our children. We are particularly looking for individuals with expertise in management, accounting, marketing, graphics and website designs, and IT to help with the operation of the school. If you have or would like the opportunity to learn these skill sets, please come join us. By sitting on the board, you will make a real difference in the success of our school. Other benefits include expanding your network, boosting your executive experience on your resume, and gaining novel insights that will promote your current career. Email us at: Heritagechineselanguageschool@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you.