A language. A culture. A bright future.

Little learners.
Bright futures.

Chinese learning with care, patience and commitment.

A joyful connection to Chinese language and culture. Supporting children from their first words through to VCE, right here in Preston, as we build a bright future together!

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A community school. A place to belong.

A teacher and children learning Chinese together

Joy in every discoveryChinese language & culture

01Spark curiosity

02Teach each learner

03Make learning joyful

ROOM TO LEARN. ROOM TO GROW.

A pathway for every learner

From playful first steps to confident achievements.

AGES 3–5

Early years Chinese

A joyful first connection with Chinese through lively, engaging learning.

Miaomiao class · Ages 3–4
Baobao class · Ages 4–5

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YEARS 1–9

School years Chinese

Build Chinese language skills and explore culture in a supportive learning environment.

Chinese classes · Years 1–9
Jinan University Chinese textbooks

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PRE-VCE / VCE

VCE Chinese

Continue your Chinese learning with a structured pathway through the senior years.

Pre-VCE Chinese preparation
Units 1 & 2 · Year 11
Units 3 & 4 · Year 12

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YEARS 1–8

English & Maths

More ways to grow, with English and mathematics enrichment alongside Chinese learning.

English enrichment
Mathematics enrichment

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More ways to grow

English and mathematics enrichment for Years 1–8.

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Our Chinese curriculum follows Victorian education syllabus requirements, combining a shared teaching framework with engaging, interactive lessons.

WELCOME TO GREAT FUTURE

Local roots.
A world of possibility.

CarePatienceCommitment

2004Our story began

PrestonOur Melbourne community

Part of our community

Founded in January 2004, Great Future Chinese Culture School Inc. is a not-for-profit community language school in Preston, in Melbourne’s north. Child safety is central to our school.

Learning with confidence

Recognised by the Victorian Department of Education, our school offers approved VCE Chinese courses, has VCE Chinese teaching and examination qualifications, and is a member of Community Languages Victoria.

Enrolment & learning information

Find class information and updates for 2027 here. Contact the school for the latest details while the new materials are being prepared.

Class timetable Details coming soon
Textbook guide Details coming soon
2027 school calendar Details coming soon
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Language brings us together

STUDENT NEWS · 2025

Celebrating Eric Lin

In 2025, Eric Lin received the Victorian Premier’s Award for VCE Chinese. We celebrate his dedication and achievement.

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Eric received a Premier’s VCE Study Award for excellence in Chinese Second Language. Our whole school community is proud of his dedication and achievement.

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CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Discovering our shared heritage

Coming together at the opening of a heritage camp

Our school has organised participation in Chinese heritage journeys and cultural exchanges, connecting students with language, places and traditions beyond the classroom.

Students taking part in a Chinese heritage camp

Explore our cultural connections

2006

Hainan and Beijing heritage camps; Tianjin International Children’s Arts Festival.

2014–2020

Heritage journeys to Sichuan, Fujian, Shanxi and Guangxi.

ART & CULTURE

During the pandemic, students participated in the global Chinese youth calligraphy and painting competition organised by the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese.