Contemporary Chinese School of Arizona (CCSA) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Summer of 1996 to meet the increasing demand for the Chinese language and culture education using Mandarin Pinyin and simplified characters. Currently CCSA has over 450 students enrolled in classes at more than twelve different grade levels and in many after-school enrichment classes as singing, dance, arts and math. The school sessions are held on ASU campus.

The school is governed by the School Board which consists of nine board members. It is administered through executive committee headed by the Principal. All the board members and executive members are volunteers. Since its inception, CCSA has been an active member in participating community events, including the annual Chinese Week. CCSA encourages and appreciates everyone's involvement in many of the school functions.