The CAIS mission provides the vision for our curriculum. We challenge and support our students each day to embrace Chinese, become their best selves and create their place in the...

Now at our new campus at 19th Avenue! First of all, a very warm welcome from the Admissions Office. We thank you for your interest in CAIS. There is a...

中美国际学校的目的在培养每个人拥抱中华成为最好的自我 为更美好的世界贡献自己的能力 At CAIS, we are committed to inspiring and empowering learners to:Embrace ChineseBecome our best selvesContribute to a better world The CAIS mission is a call to action for all community members—students,...

Founded in 1981, CAIS was the first Mandarin immersion school in the United States. An independent school serving preschool through eighth grade, we are located on 19th Avenue across from...

Why do you need tuition refund insurance? Cost and terms of tuition refund insurance coverage Conditions CAIS tuition refund insurance benefit Claims All claims are initiated by contacting the Business...

Should you need additional guidance, please contact adjustedtuition@cais.org. Policy a) Adjusted Tuition is available for all students and in all grades from Preschool to 8th grade, with decisions based on...

Should you need additional guidance, please contact adjustedtuition@cais.org. Adjusted Tuition Application Process 2025-2026 Adjusted Tuition Timeline 2025-2026 Please note that for applicant families, only families who are offered acceptance to CAIS will...

2025-2026 Tuition Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $44,300 for K-8th grade and $41,100 for Preschool.  Morning care before school starts is complimentary. After school care (Extended Day) runs...

Founded in 1981 by groundbreaking Freedom Rider and former San Francisco Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver, CAIS is proud of our history as the first Mandarin immersion school in the United...