Chinese American International School
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Chinese American International School.
- Tuition: $41,100–$44,300/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 25) San Francisco international school · 556 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 14 school day starts at 8:30am.
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $41,100–$44,300 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 41100-44300 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $44,260(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $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
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in San Francisco
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Class Size
Estimated Real Cost
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