The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent school located in San Francisco, California. Established in 1981, CAIS is the first Mandarin immersion school in the United States, offering education from preschool through eighth grade. With a commitment to inspiring learners to embrace Chinese, become their best selves, and contribute to a better world, CAIS fosters a culture of learning characterized by curiosity, agency, perseverance, and joy.
CAIS is dedicated to providing students with Chinese proficiency levels that enable them to engage confidently in classroom projects and real-life situations, while also developing competencies that extend beyond language learning. The school's inclusive community encourages kindness, resilience, and active participation, ensuring that students grow within a diverse and equitable environment. In 2024, CAIS will be moving to a new campus on 19th Avenue, furthering its mission to provide innovative and influential Mandarin immersion education.
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