Chinese American International School
- American
- Chinese
Per yearUSD 42.9K–46.3K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Mandarin immersion school in San Francisco, serving Preschool through 8th grade. The school describes itself as the first Mandarin immersion school in the US, with 45 years of innovation. Preschool is full immersion in Mandarin, and Kindergarten through 5th grade follow a 50/50 immersion model.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · Chinese
Ages
Ages 2–14
Language
Chinese, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Financial aid
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K-8th grade | USD 46,300 |
| Preschool | USD 42,900 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| K-8th grade | USD 46,300 |
| Preschool | USD 42,900 |
Source: school website (cais.org) · checked 2026-10-29
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese American International School (this school) | USD 42,900 | USD 46,300 |
| Stanford Online High School | USD 6,380 | USD 31,900 |
| Bertrand D. Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy | USD 3,600 | USD 24,000 |
| La Scuola International School | USD 37,815 | USD 50,550 |
| French American International School | USD 45,168 | USD 63,621 |
| Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley | USD 37,500 | USD 37,500 |
Source: school website (cais.org) · checked 2026-10-29
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Average class size
- 20
- Teachers
- 88
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Afterschool Classes
- Morning and Afterschool Care
- Camp Firedragon
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Location
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