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Languages
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
Chinese and English Academic Language Support |
School day
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. CAIS has a variety of programs including after school study hall (3:00-4:00 p.m.), extended day (3:00-6:00 p.m.) and numerous enrichment programs which take place after school at an additional fee. Complimentary morning care begins at 7:30 a.m. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Lower School Campus: 2 playgrounds, gymnasium (across the street at 151 Oak) |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded 1981, Chinese American International School is a Pre-K to eighth grade Mandarin Chinese English dual language immersion independent school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
What sets CAIS apart from other schools is its Chinese English dual language immersion program. Students spend alternating full days in English and in Chinese and they learn through both languages. In language arts, math, science and music in both languages, students are stimulated, challenged and educated to be the best that they can be, intellectually, morally, physically and emotionally. CAIS believes it is important to tend to both the head and the heart; to nurture and support a child emotionally while at the same time challenging them intellectually. Students learn critical thinking and problem solving skills while laughing, playing, having fun, and feeling supported while learning. |