问题1：大同中文学校是什么学校？

大同中文学校是一所非政治性、非宗教性、非营利性的社区语言学校，在新州教育部社区语言项目注册，并获得政府资助。

问题2：大同中文学校什么时候成立？

大同中文学校成立于1992年，由悉尼大学中英双语学会创办。

问题3：学校有哪些校区？

大同中文学校现有校区如下：

问题4：哪些孩子可以报名？

大同中文学校欢迎来自不同中文语言背景的同学报名入学。学校提供从儿童启蒙到中文第十二册班级的中文课程学习。

问题5：孩子一定要来自中文家庭吗？

不需要。学校为具有不同中文学习经历的学生提供学习机会。

问题6：孩子完全不会中文，可以报名吗？

当然可以。学校会根据孩子的年龄和语言学习背景，把孩子安排到恰当的班级。

问题7：孩子会说中文，但是不会读写，应该报哪个班？

选择班级时不应只考虑孩子的口语能力，还应考虑听、读、写以及过去的中文学习经历。家长可以向学校说明孩子的具体情况，帮助学校做出恰当的安排。

问题8：怎样确定孩子适合哪个中文级别？

可以根据孩子的年龄、过去的中文学习经历、听说能力、读写能力，以及是否曾在其他中文学校学习等情况判断。

大同中文学校可以帮助家长更好地了解孩子的中文能力和学习路径。请在报名之前联系学校，进一步咨询。

问题9：大同中文学校使用什么课本？

大同中文学校使用中国暨南大学出版的《中文》为核心教材。该系列教材为海外学生学习中文量身定制。大同中文学校根据课本设计的语言进阶来划分班级。学校和老师们同时也开发自己的教学资源。

问题10：学校有HSC中文课程吗？

有。HSC中文是学校提供的课程之一，其中包括 Chinese Continuers and Extension, Chinese in Context and Chinese and Literature。

问题11：学校有HSK课程吗？

有。学校提供HSK中文课程，具体课程安排视校区而定。

问题12：除了中文，还有哪些课程？

学校还开设绘画、舞蹈、武术及其他才艺课程。各校区有所不同。

问题13：除了中文课，学校还有其他活动吗？

有。学校组织或参与中文演讲、作文、书法、朗诵、音乐会、文化活动、HSK考试以及社区活动等。

问题14：孩子可以同时学习中文和其他兴趣课程吗？

要根据各校区的课程时间安排。例如部分校区同时提供中文、舞蹈、绘画、武术等课程。

问题15：大同中文学校有课后中文班吗？

有。目前在 Ashfield Public School、Croydon Public School以及North Sydney Demonstration School有课后中文课程。

问题16：什么时间上课？

上课时间根据校区和中文级别而不同。请查阅各校区课程表。

问题17：一年有几个学期？

大同中文学校一年分为四个学期。不同学期的上课周数和日期可能不同。具体日期请参考最新的大同中文学校校历。

问题18：学费是多少？

课后班和周末班的中文课时费有所不同。每个学期周数不同，收费也有一些差别。不同校区的课后班收费也有一些差异。学费可按周交，也可按学期交，按学期交有折扣。

周末班：标准学费为每周$22，10周的学期每学期 $190，9周的学期每学期 $170。课后班：标准学费为每周 $22-$28, 10周的学期每学期 $220-$250，9周的学期每学期 $200-225。

请查看各校区收费标准。

问题19：可以按次缴费吗？

可以。目前学校允许按单次课程或整学期缴费，部分课程整学期缴费有优惠。

问题20：需要购买课本吗？

需要。中文课本及练习本全年的费用为$20，在每学年第一学期或新生入学时缴纳。

问题21：兄弟姐妹有优惠吗？

有。兄弟姐妹同时报名时，在学期缴费优惠价基础上，中文和绘画课程可再享受10%的兄弟姐妹优惠。

问题22：开学以后还可以报名吗？

可以的。请家长联系相关校区，确认是否还有名额以及相应的收费安排。

问题23：在哪里可以查看最新课程表？

最新课程表会公布在大同中文学校网站上，并可能根据招生情况和课程安排进行调整。

问题24：怎样报名？

家长可以通过大同中文学校网站上的入学及学籍登记表进行报名。

问题25：怎样联系学校？

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电话：董老师 0450 973 698；禹老师 0414 665 369

Q1. What is Datong Chinese School?

Datong Chinese School is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit community language school. It is registered with the NSW Department of Education Community Language School Program and receives government funding.

Q2. When was Datong Chinese School established?

Datong Chinese School was founded in 1992 by the Chinese-English Bilingual Society of the University of Sydney.

Q3. Where are the campuses?

Currently, Datong programs are offered in the following campuses:

Q4. Who can enrol?

Datong Chinese School enrols students from a range of Chinese-language backgrounds. In the school, Chinese classes are available from Early Years through to Level 12.

Q5. Does my child need to be from a Chinese-speaking family?

No particular family background is required. The school provides Chinese learning for students with different language backgrounds.

Q6. My child does not speak Chinese. Can they join?

Yes, your child can. Datong Chinese School can place your child to the class that is suitable to his or her level and language background. 

Q7. My child speaks Chinese at home but cannot read or write. Which class should they join?

Class placement considers the child's overall Chinese ability rather than speaking ability alone. Parents should provide information about listening, reading, writing and previous Chinese learning experience.This will help the school to place your child in a suitable class.

Q8. How do I know which Chinese level is right for my child?

Consider the child's age, previous Chinese learning, speaking and listening ability, reading and writing ability, and whether the child has studied Chinese elsewhere.

Datong Chinese School can help you to know more about your child’s Chinese ability and the learning pathway. Please contact the school before enrolment.

Q9. What textbook does Datong Chinese School use?

Datong Chinese School uses Chinese《中文》as a core resource, a textbook series published by Jinan University 暨南大学 of China suitable for students learning Chinese overseas. The “levels” of the Datong program are based on the language learning progression of the textbook. The school and teachers also develop their own resources. 

Q10. Does Datong offer HSC Chinese?

Yes. HSC Chinese is one of Datong's programs. Chinese Continuers and Extension, Chinese in Context and Chinese and Literature are all available for Datong students.  

Q11. Does Datong offer HSK?

Yes. Datong offers the HSK Chinese program. The availability varies from one campus to another.

Q12. What other programs are available?

Depending on the campus, programs also include visual art, dance, Wushu and other talent programs.

Q13. Does Datong provide activities outside Chinese lessons?

Yes. The school organises or participates in speech, writing, calligraphy, recitation, concerts, cultural activities, HSK and community projects.

Q14. Can my child study Chinese and another activity at the same campus?

This depends on the campus timetable. Some campuses offer Chinese together with dance, visual art, Wushu and other programs.

Q15. Does Datong offer after-school Chinese?

Yes. Current after-school programs include Ashfield Public School, Croydon Public School and North Sydney Demonstration School.

Q16. What time are classes held?

Class times vary depending on the campus and level. Please refer to the timetable of each campus. 

Q17. How many terms are there each year?

Datong operates a four-term program in a school year. The dates and number of teaching weeks may different from term to term. Parents can refer to the current calendar for exact dates.

Q18. How much are the fees?

The Chinese lesson fee can be different from weekend and after school programs, and changes slightly depending on the number of weeks in a term. The fee also varies from one afterschool campus to another. The fee can be paid weekly, or paid by a school term with a discount.  

For the weekend class, the standard Chinese lesson fee is $22 per lesson, $190 for a 10-week term or $170 for a 9-week term. For the afterschool class, the standard lesson fee is from $22-$28 per lesson, $220-$250 for a 10-week term or $200-225 for a 9-week term. 

Please refer to the fee schedule of each campus.

Q19. Can I pay for individual lessons?

Yes. The school currently allows payment by individual lesson or by term, with term-payment discounts available for some classes.

Q20. Is there a textbook fee?

Yes. The textbook and workbook fee is $20 for the whole year, payable at the beginning of the school year or when a student enrols.

Q21. Is there a sibling discount?

Yes. The school provides an additional 10% sibling discount on the term-payment price for Chinese and drawing classes.

Q22. Can I enrol after the term has started?

Yes, you can. Parents can contact the relevant campus to check availability and the appropriate fee arrangement.

Q23. Where can I find the latest timetable?

The latest timetable is published on the Datong Chinese School website and may be updated according to enrolment and program availability.

Q24. How do I enrol?

Parents can access the Datong Chinese School Enrolment and Registration Form through the school's website.

Q25. How can I contact Datong?

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Telephone：Ms Dong 0450 973 698；Mr Yu 0414 665 369