CAIS

2010-2011 Tuition

Tuition for all grade levels is $21,010. There is an additional fee for outdoor education for all middle school students in the amount of $250, making the total tuition for middle school students $21,260.

Optional Programs with Additional Fees

CAIS offers the following optional programs through our Auxiliary Programs Department: Extended Day Care program, After School Enrichment classes and Summer Programs. Full details about our auxiliary programs, schedules and fees are available in the Extended Day Program Handbook. The following is a brief description of each program:

Extended Day Care

Extended Day Care allows students to attend school under supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

After School Enrichment Classes

A schedule of enrichment classes is announced each fall and spring and available at an additional cost.

Summer Programs



Summer programs offer students a way to continue learning over the summer while enjoying various activities including language enrichment, arts and crafts, sports, cultural activities and field trips. Click here for 2010 Summer Program catalog.

Tuition Assistance

Socio-economic diversity is an element of diversification at CAIS that is welcomed into our community. Each year we set aside an amount equal to 11–15% of tuition revenues for tuition assistance/financial aid. For 2009-2010 school year, 25% of the student body received tuition assistance. Awards ranged from $1,000-$16,500 per student. The average grant was $9,000 per student. Awards are for one year and continuation is dependent upon future financial need and strong academic performance.

Please note, tuition assistance is available for Kindergarten through eighth grade only.


The School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS)



CAIS uses SSS to process applications for tuition assistance. Part of the Educational Testing Services, SSS provides a need-based financial aid analysis to schools nationwide and is used by most of the independent schools in San Francisco.

We encourage you to complete your application online at nais.org or you may use the written forms available in the CAIS Business and Admission Offices.