Admission

招生部

Now at our new campus at 19th Avenue!

First of all, a very warm welcome from the Admissions Office. We thank you for your interest in CAIS. There is a wealth of information on this website for you to peruse. Our Get to Know CAIS section contains some informative videos on various aspects of our program.

Let us get to know you by completing an online inquiry.

Elaine Chang 張藝齡

Director of Admission and Enrollment Management

招生部主任

welcome video

Sophia Jang 潘喬巧

Deputy Director for Admission

招生部副主任

Exploring CAIS

探索中美

CAIS 101

Stories presented during the CAIS 101 events in the fall bring to life our teaching and learning seen through the eyes of our students.

Tours

See our campus, classes, teachers and children in person!

Classes in Action

Can’t make it in person, enjoy some videos to see what goes on in our classrooms across grades and subjects.

Classes in Action

Contact
the Admission Office: admission@cais.org

Online Inquiry

how to apply

如何申请

Grades Language Requirements Application Deadline

Preschool 2026-2027 Your child must be 2, 3, or 4 years old by September 1, 2026.

No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary Your child must be 2, 3, or 4 years old by September 1, 2026. January 16, 2026

Kindergarten 2026-2027 Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.

No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026. January 16, 2026

1st-5th Grade 2026-2027

Adequate levels of Mandarin and English are necessary January 16, 2026

6th-8th Grade Mandarin World Language Pathway 2026-2027

Mandarin proficiency is not required; only adequate level of English necessary to meet CAIS grade level standards. January 16, 2026

6th-8th Grade Mandarin Immersion 2026-2027

Adequate levels of Mandarin and English are necessary January 16, 2026

Application Deadline January 16, 2026 Inquire Online

Tuition

学费

Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $44,300 for K-8th grade and $41,100 for Preschool. We provide complimentary morning care before school starts. After school care (Extended Day) runs from the end of the school day through 6:00 p.m. and is available for a pre-paid fee of $400/month.

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Adjusted Tuition

学费补助

We believe in our mission and in the power of a CAIS education to be truly life changing and world changing. We strive to make a CAIS education accessible and affordable through adjusted tuition and fees that are based on demonstrated financial need and available funds.

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