School Notice 31/8/2026
Dear Parents and Students,
I hope you all had a restful summer! We are excited to welcome you back for the start of the new academic year on Saturday, 12th September.
The School Calendar, Terms and Conditions, School Rules, Code of Conduct and School Policy Manual can be seen below.
On the first school day, the whole school will gather in the hall at 10a.m. for a brief assembly, during which we will introduce the teachers by class. The teachers will then lead the students to their classroom to begin the first lesson. Parents are welcome to attend.
From 19th September, the school will resume its normal timetable:
Years 1-4 10:00-12:00 (break: 11:00-11:15)
Years 5-9 10:15-12:15 (break 11:15-11:30)
Cantonese playgroup 10:15-11:00
Mandarin playgroup 11:15-12:00
If you are coming by car, please follow the one way system inside SJB and use the rear car park (see site plan attached). As parking spaces are limited at SJB, we encourage parents with older children to park at the nearby Woking Leisure Centre and walk to SJB.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Mrs Themis Li
Headteacher
Woking Chinese School
31th August 2026
About The School
Woking Chinese School is part of the Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) which is a non-profit, non-political and non-faith registered charity. The school was established in 1987 and moved to the present site at St John the Baptist School in 2003 to accommodate the growing number of students.
The objective of Woking Chinese School is to promote the education of the Chinese language and an awareness of the Chinese culture. After more than 30 years of hard work by volunteers, Woking Chinese School has developed into one of the largest Chinese schools in the UK. There are currently around 300 students and 24 language classes. The students aged from toddler to adults. Thanks to the efforts and hard work of the students, teachers, parents and volunteers, Woking Chinese School enjoys a vibrant and caring school community as well as excellent academic results.
2026 GCSE results: 13 Grade 9 (A**), 3 Grade 8 (A*), 2 Grade 7 (A)
In 2026-27 Woking Chinese School offers the following classes. On Saturdays during term time
To register, please fill out the online form for：
Please pay fees by bank transfer to:
A/c name: Chinese Association of Woking
Bank: CAF Bank Ltd
Sort code: 40-52-40
A/C no: 00014921
Please quote the student’s name as reference. If you are paying for more than one student, please make separate payment for each. If you are unable to pay by bank transfer please contact the School Administrator for information on alternatives ways to pay
Location
St. John The Baptist School
Elmbridge Lane
Woking
Surrey
GU22 9AL
Headteacher:
Mrs Themis Li
Email: headteacher@cawoking.org.uk
Chairman of governing body:
Mr Roger James
Email: gb.chair@cawoking.org.uk