Relatively few public school students are currently learning the Chinese language, but experts predict the number of K-12 schools offering such instruction will soon soar. With China poised to become the next global economic superpower, policymakers say it is essential that American schools expand their Chinese studies. Here, the author discusses the emergence of Chinese language instruction into U.S. Schools. The author discusses English-Chinese dual language immersion program by a certain school district. The author also discusses the problems encountered including the lack of certified teachers and teacher certification programs. Some states and larger school districts are borrowing teachers from China to start programs in U.S. Schools.