Chinese Community Center
The Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center (SFCCC) offers Mandarin and Cantonese classes through weekday after-school and weekend Saturday morning programs. We also offer a dance class, basketball program, community sports and wellness programs, and serve over 500 youth weekly.
316 9th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
office@shoongccc.org
(510) 452-1204
@ShoongCulturalCenter
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Celebrating Our Past, Inspiring Our Future
Art, history, and community came together in a vibrant celebration of Oakland Chinatown's cultural heritage on October 17, 2026. The Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center, in partnership with the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce (OCCC), proudly unveiled Four Values, Enduring Legacy, a new public mural on our historic building. Created by local Chinese American artist Sorell Raino-Tsui, the mural was the culmination of a yearlong community arts initiative bringing together students, artists, and elders through creativity and intergenerational collaboration. Made possible through generous contributions and major funding support from Kaiser Permanente, the California Arts Council Impact Grant, and OCCC, the project transformed our Center's rich history into a meaningful work of public art, celebrating the people, traditions, and shared cultural identity of Oakland Chinatown.
The mural honors our four founding values—禮 (Respect), 義 (Righteousness), 廉 (Integrity), and 恥 (Humility)—and the generations who have sustained our Center since 1953. Featuring portraits of our founder Joe Shoong and his family, alongside historic scenes of Chinese opera and community celebrations, the artwork tells the story of a community that came together to build a place of its own for education, cultural preservation, and belonging. We were delighted to celebrate this milestone with our students, families, alumni, artists, and community leaders. More than a tribute to our past, the mural brings the cultural life within our walls out into the streets of Oakland Chinatown, creating a lasting expression of community pride, artistic creativity, and our commitment to future generations.SFCCC provides comprehensive Chinese language education in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Whether your child is aiming for fluency or just starting out, we have a curriculum designed for every level (K - 9th Grade). We offer beginner courses for those new to the language as well as advanced AP-level Chinese classes for junior high students.
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Working Together for a Safe and Strong Oakland Chinatown
The safety and well-being of our students, families, and community are among our highest priorities. This October, we were pleased to welcome Oakland Police Chief James Beere to the Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center for a productive meeting about public safety in Oakland Chinatown. Our conversation focused on protecting students traveling to and from our Center, preventing crimes targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander residents and elders, strengthening police presence during evening hours, and ensuring safety at major community events. We sincerely appreciate Chief Beere taking the time to meet with us personally and his commitment to working closely with our community.
Our partnership with the Oakland Police Department dates back to our founding in 1953. Today, we continue to work closely with OPD to provide a safe, welcoming environment for the more than 800 students who use our Center each week, including through annual safety workshops for students and teachers. We are grateful for the excellent work and dedication of OPD officers and renew our pledge to support the department and advocate for the resources it needs to continue serving our community effectively. It is through this kind of close cooperation, open communication, and shared commitment that we can build a safer, stronger Oakland Chinatown.
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01.Mandarin and Cantonese Classes
SFCCC provides comprehensive Chinese language education in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Whether your child is aiming for fluency or just starting out, we have a curriculum designed for every level (K - 9th Grade). We offer beginner courses for those new to the language as well as advanced AP-level Chinese classes for junior high students.
Our dedicated staff will work with you to find the most suitable class for your child, based on their current level of Chinese and personal interests.
02.Place to Learn & Grow
At SFCCC, we do more than teach a language; we offer a nurturing space for young minds to immerse in Chinese culture and develop into individuals of character. Join us on a fun transformative journey to nurture responsible, culturally aware youth.
Offers Mandarin and Cantonese Classes- Provides beginning Chinese to AP-Level courses
- Provides safe and nurturing environment to make friends
- Develops core values to become responsible citizens
03.Immersive Learning Experience
SFCCC provides an immersive learning experience that enables students to thrive in learning the Chinese language and culture.
Embracing our Asian heritage and the digital age, we offer a unique blend of traditional and modern education. Classrooms are tech-equipped, fostering digital literacy alongside cultural appreciation. We stress educational values, encourage cultural integration, and provide fun activities that engage oral and activity-based learning. Our peer-learning approach further enriches this vibrant educational mix.
04.Community Sports Program
Our community center offers regular sports and wellness programs designed to promote health and connection. Since 1985, our East Bay Cardinals basketball program has been proudly serving the community. Inclusive and communty-based, the program welcomes youth from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. We provide a safe environment where both youth and adults can participate in organized sports, develop teamwork and collaboration skills, and build lasting community bonds.
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Our Students' Own Words
Our school has a vibrant large student community (700+) that brings their energy and enthusiasm to learn at our facilities. We welcome students of different ethnicities and backgrounds to build a rich diversified community united in their goal of learning. Hear directly from our students about their experience and the positive impact of our programs on their lives.
Here are some excerpts from their reviews of the school posted on Google. Hundreds of students and parents have praised the school's performance online.
"This school has provided so many different ways for children to understand Chinese culture."
Natalie
"The overall learning experience is really good. The teachers always try their best to help you."
Jennifer
"Shoong Family Chinese School has been a fun experience for me. They've helped me improve my Chinese."
Silvia
"As a student who received 10 years of knowledge from this school, I can say it is the best Chinese school."
Liana
Contact Us
Interested in learning more about our Chinese language programs? Contact our Administration Office:
(510) 452-1204
Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
