"Pittsburgh Chinese Academy" is a nondenominational, independent school. It provides an educational "Pittsburgh Chinese Academy" is a nondenominational, independent school. It provides an educational setting for the people of the Peters Township and surrounding areas to learn the modern Chinese language using Pin-Yin (phonetic writing system) and simplified characters. "Pittsburgh Chinese Academy" strives to encourage students to cherish Chinese culture and heritage, foster and enhance friendship among Chinese-American community, and contribute to the mutual understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other cultures.