How much is Chinese American International School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Chinese American International School is $46,300 for grades K-8; $42,900 for grades Preschool, per the school's website.

When is the Chinese American International School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.

Does Chinese American International School offer financial aid?

Yes. Chinese American International School reported $4,070,060 in financial aid to 126 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Chinese American International School?

Chinese American International School enrolls 503 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Chinese American International School tuition & admissions

San Francisco, CAGrades Pre-K–8Day, coedcais.org

Tuition 2026-27

$46,300

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

503

9 students per teacher

Admission test

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Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
K-8	$46,300
Preschool	$42,900

Financial aid: $4,070,060 to 126 students (about $32,302 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	P2, P3, P4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Admission test	—
Interview	—
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	—
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	—

School facts

Students	503
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	48
Students per teacher	9.0
School days per year	179
Endowment	$74,259 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$30,158,410 (2024)
Head of school pay	$590,015

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Chinese American International School FAQ

How much is Chinese American International School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Chinese American International School is $46,300 for grades K-8; $42,900 for grades Preschool, per the school's website.
When is the Chinese American International School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.
Does Chinese American International School offer financial aid?: Yes. Chinese American International School reported $4,070,060 in financial aid to 126 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Chinese American International School?: Chinese American International School enrolls 503 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from cais.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.