The Chinese American International School in San Francisco, CA is a renowned educational institution that offers Mandarin immersion programs for students from preschool to eighth grade. With a history spanning over 42 years, CAIS is the first Mandarin immersion school in the United States, providing a world-class faculty and a curriculum that promotes academic excellence in both Mandarin and English. The school's core values of inclusion, kindness, perseverance, courage, and curiosity create a nurturing and stimulating environment for students to thrive and explore new possibilities.
CAIS operates three divisions: Early Childhood (ages 2-5 through first grade), Lower School (second through fifth grade), and Middle School (sixth through eighth grade). The preschool program is full immersion, while kindergarten and first grade follow a 50-50 immersion model. The school's commitment to Mandarin language proficiency is evident in its innovative World Language Pathway, which empowers students to excel in both Mandarin and English. CAIS also offers additional programs, such as extended day and summer camp, to further enrich students' learning experiences.
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