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...

The heart of the Middle School floor is the Hong Yen Chang Learning Center, a hub that houses the middle school’s print, media and digital collections and supports library research, presentations,...

CAIS’s outdoor education program is closely tied to our school mission. Through experiential learning in an outdoor non-urban setting, students hone their team building skills while learning about themselves, about...