Chinese American International School

Main: 150 Oak Street; Pre-K campus: 42/52 Waller St., San Francisco, CA, 94102-0941
Tel: (415)865-6000
Grades: PK - 8 | 501 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in 94102
Add School Reviews Review school 
CAIS is the nation's preeminent and oldest school offering Chinese-English dual-language immersion education. Founded in 1981, CAIS is a Pre-K to 8th grade independent school in San Francisco, California that provides a bilingual and multicultural learning experience for students of all backgrounds. Our mission at the Chinese American International School is to educate students for academic excellence, moral character and international perspective through immersion in American and Chinese culture and language. The CAIS program prepares students to be bilingual, biliterate and bicultural when they graduate; demonstrate intellectual curiosity that inspires a lifelong love of learning; act with civility and compassion, and respect diverse beliefs and cultures; contribute to society, family, and peers out of a sincere desire to be of service; exhibit diligence, resiliency, integrity and self respect; and be committed to preserving the global environment and improving the human condition.

School Overview:
Chinese American International School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 501 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 76% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 8
Yearly Tuition Cost $22,560
% on Financial Aid 26%
Average Financial Aid Grant $9,000
Admissions Director Linda Vann-Adibe

School Notes:

  • CAIS is the nation's preeminent and oldest school offering Chinese-English immersion education. Founded in 1981, CAIS is a Pre-K through 8th grade independent school in San Francisco, California that provides a bilingual and multicultural learning experience for students of all backgrounds. Our mission at the Chinese American International School is to educate students for academic excellence, moral character and international perspective through immersion in American and Chinese culture and language. The CAIS program prepares students to be bilingual, biliterate and bicultural when they graduate; demonstrate intellectual curiosity that inspires a lifelong love of learning; act with civility and compassion, and respect diverse beliefs and cultures; contribute to society, family, and peers out of a sincere desire to be of service; exhibit diligence, resiliency, integrity and self respect; and be committed to preserving the global environment and improving the human condition.

    • Profile last updated: 10/30/2012

Related School Videos:

185

Chinese American International School CAIS Graduation 2008
4 years ago

120

Chinese American International School - New Mission Statement
1 year ago.

1918

Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art
1 year ago.

5105

Preparing a Global Workforce - Part 4
5 years ago

Nearby Schools:

Chinese American International School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
The Discovery Center School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
De Marillac Academy
Gr. 5-9 | 0.3 mi. away
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
French-american Internationl School-san Francisco
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Montessori House Of Children
Gr. K-2 | 0.5 mi. away

View all schools in: San Francisco, San Francisco County, Zip 94102

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

San Francisco apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
Published April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Make Summer a Special Time! Make Summer a Special Time!
If you have children in private school, then you are most likely looking at three months, perhaps even longer, which you must fill with activities of one kind or another during the long summer break.

Are You Liable? Are You Liable?
Is your DEL key about to get gaveled? It doesn't matter whether you teach in a public or private school setting. You expose yourself to legal risks every single day on the job.

  • More articles: Why Private School, Paying For It, Pre-elementary, Elementary Issues, Opinion

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.