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Beginning with a stealthy “Underground Spirit Week” by Faculty and Staff the week prior, the community launched into five days of themed fun that culminated in our traditional Halloween Parade…

Each spring fifth and eighth graders’ Chinese proficiency levels are assessed using the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Our Chinese Program Leadership Team (below) shared this year’s thrilling results showing that 87% of the…

In Chinese, we often cite this timeless words of the poet Su Shi (1076) during the Mid-Autumn Festival: “但愿人长久, 千里共婵娟.” Though we may be far apart, I wish you lasting…

As part of CAIS’s commitment to enhance our performing arts offerings, support partnerships with high-caliber youth-serving organizations in the greater Bay Area, and find new and diverse ways to increase…

As part of CAIS’s commitment to enhance our performing arts programming and find new and exciting ways to increase access to the Arts for our students, we are thrilled to…

与您的宝贝一同沉浸在中文的美妙世界里。Get a taste of Mandarin immersion alongside your little one. This summer, CAIS introduces the Little Firedragons Playgroup for parents and children ages 1-3. Dates: July 29 and 31, August 5,…

The Heart of CAIS Award was created to honor individuals who embody the spirit, values, and enduring impact of this community. It’s only fitting that the very first recipient is…

There are more children in day care and preschool learning Mandarin than in college and graduate school. So you’d think there would be more research on Mandarin language acquisition in…

CAIS is proud to share the spectacular news that SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced seventh grader Lottie N. as the city’s first ever AAPI Youth Changemaker Award winner. This honor recognized Lottie for…

The CAIS Class of 2025 is a juggernaut. At 48 students strong, the class is the largest eighth grade in CAIS history. Having amassed numerous team championships and academic awards, the…