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Chinese American International School
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neighborhood: Civic Center · Telephone: (415) 865-6000 · Website: www.cais.org
Contact Info
Chinese American International School
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA
94109
www.cais.org
Tel:
(415) 865-6000
Fax:
(415) 865-6006
Director:
Betty Shon
lv_adibe@cais.org
Admissions Director:
Linda Vann-Adibe
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We are a Pre-K - 8th grade Mandarin and English dual immersion program school where our students, beginning in Pre-K, spend half of their time in an English classroom and half of their time in a Chine...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Half the day is spent with Chinese teachers and half the day is spent with English teachers. Activities include circle time, playtime, recess yard time, small group activities ( Chinese ), Montessor...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 6 years 72 months |
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| Mon 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $16,050/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 68 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
In addition to extended day till 6pm, we also offer a wide range of enrichment classes for parents to sign their children up for, including cookery class, origami, hula dancing, lego class
and cerami...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | January -1 |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective |
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