Chinese American International School

Chinese American International School (CAIS) is the nation’s first Mandarin Immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, dedicated to pioneering leadership in immersion education. Our mission is embodied through a continuous pursuit of excellence, driving a multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, transform our culture of learning, enrich character and community, and innovate our learning spaces.

As an ambitious school, CAIS fosters a dynamic, dual-culture environment that values honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation. We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining world-class employees, striving to be a great place to work. Located in San Francisco, California, our entire community thrives on a spectacular, newly renovated campus, opened in September 2024, which doubles our program space. We invite you to explore our commitment to innovative education.