Since CAIS first opened its doors on September 12, 1981, in the basement of a University of California Extension Building, the student population has grown from 10 to more than...

When a family enrolls, it isn’t just the student who joins CAIS. Parents, guardians, and even grandparents also become part of a warm, tight-knit community with a myriad of ways...

CAIS parents are partners in their child’s education. The California Association of Independent Schools explains, “To be successful, every independent school needs and expects the cooperation of parents, who must...

Educational Technology At CAIS, technology is used as a tool to enhance student learning, and technology skills are integrated and developed within the framework of the curriculum. Teachers work with educational...

CAIS offers a wide range of auxiliary services that support students outside regular school hours. The Auxiliary Program includes after school enrichment classes, study hall, after school athletics, vacation care,...

The 8th Grade program itinerary is built in close collaboration with The Chinese Language Institute (CLI), our program operator in Guilin. CAIS students are placed in a host family in...

The 7th Grade program itinerary is built in close collaboration with The Chinese Language Institute (CLI), our program operator in Guilin. CAIS students are placed in a host family in...

Below are the recaps that chaperones shared with families as our intrepid fifth graders traveled to Taiwan to enjoy homestays, bonding with peers at Chingshin Academy, and exploring the cultural...

One of the hallmark features of the CAIS curriculum is a robust series of Global Programs in Taiwan and mainland China. Far more than simple tourist trips, these programs offer...

The Design Lab is an evolution of a traditional classroom where students have access to a wide variety of tools and materials and can learn how to use a range...