Sun Ray Chinese School — TCML Irving
About
Traditional Mandarin Weekend School at Barbara Bush
Sun Ray Chinese School is part of the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) network, holding Sunday classes at Barbara Bush Middle School in Las Colinas. The school teaches traditional Chinese characters with a Taiwan-focused cultural curriculum — distinct from most North American Chinese schools that use simplified characters.
Programs Offered
Each weekly session mixes language and cultural study:
- Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Traditional Chinese character instruction
- Weekly cultural education (1 hour after language class)
- Festivals, food, transportation, and Taiwanese daily life
- Multiple proficiency levels
What's Included
- 2 hours of weekly Mandarin instruction
- 1 hour of cultural programming after language class
- TCML network curriculum
- Native Taiwanese instructors
- Community events tied to Taiwanese culture
Experience
Sun Ray fits Irving-area families with Taiwanese heritage or those specifically wanting traditional-character Mandarin instruction. The cultural programming connects kids to Taiwan's living traditions, and the affiliation with TCML brings resources from Taiwan's Ministry of Education.