Thanksgiving Holidays and food are both important elements of the CAIS community and Thanksgiving is no exception. The day before the Thanksgiving break, the halls of CAIS are full of...

The Advancement Office organizes events for CAIS alumni to reconnect and reminisce with each other and strengthen their connection to CAIS. Reunion for Classes of 2021-2024 Join us for a...

Since CAIS first opened its doors on September 12, 1981, in the basement of a University of California Extension Building, the student population has grown from 10 to more than...

When a family enrolls, it isn’t just the student who joins CAIS. Parents, guardians, and even grandparents also become part of a warm, tight-knit community with a myriad of ways...

CAIS parents are partners in their child’s education. The California Association of Independent Schools explains, “To be successful, every independent school needs and expects the cooperation of parents, who must...

Educational Technology At CAIS, technology is used as a tool to enhance student learning, and technology skills are integrated and developed within the framework of the curriculum. Teachers work with educational...

See recent Auxiliary Program news CAIS offers a wide range of auxiliary services that support students outside regular school hours. The Auxiliary Program includes after school enrichment classes, study hall,...

The 8th Grade program itinerary is built in close collaboration with The Chinese Language Institute (CLI), our program operator in Guilin. CAIS students are placed in a host family in...

The 7th Grade program itinerary is built in close collaboration with The Chinese Language Institute (CLI), our program operator in Taiwan. CAIS students are placed in a host family in...

What: Our exchange program with partner school Chingshin Academy in Taipei is a highlight of the CAIS fifth grade experience and a rewarding conclusion of students’ time in the Lower...