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Does Tzu Chi have schools in other parts of What is a Tzu Chi Academy?
the world?
A Tzu Chi Academy is a weekend school set up by
As of 2016, Tzu Chi had set up 102 educational insti- Tzu Chi offices overseas. These schools teach their
tutions in seven countries: students Mandarin and share Chinese culture and
wholesome values with them through programs on
Country flower arrangement, tea ceremony, recycling, com-

Education Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Australia Canada U.S.A. munity service activities, and Master Cheng Yen’s
Facility aphorisms. As of 2016, there were 69 Tzu Chi Acade-
mies in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Malaysia.
Elementary School 1 1

Elementary and 1
Middle School
Elementary and 1
Secondary School

Secondary School 1

Senior High School 1

Vocational High 1
School
Tzu Chi Academy 34 3 8 24
The students of Tzu Chi Academy in Chicago, Illinois, USA serve tea to
Preschool and 2 18 1 4 their teachers to show their gratitude. (Chen Zheng-xuan)
Kindergarten

College 1

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