Chinese American International School
International School in San Francisco
556
16 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1981
About Chinese American International School
Founded 1981, Chinese American International School is a Preschool to 8th grade Mandarin Chinese English dual language immersion independent school.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $41,100 – $44,300 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 41100-44300 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $44,260(+4%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $45,760 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
American
ERB (5th grade and 7th grade only)
None
English and Chinese learning specialists, three school counselors
Yes
Chinese and English Academic Language Support
8:30am – 3:30pm
Yes, from an outside vendor at an additional cost
Yes, through the outside vendor
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