Chinese American International School

Founded in 1981, Chinese American International School is an independent educational institution that serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school provides education in math, science, Chinese and English. It conducts classes in technology education, art, drama and music. The school s health and wellness program includes martial arts, gymnastics and yoga. Chinese American...

In 1981, a group of multi-ethnic San Francisco Bay Area parents, educators and civic leaders implemented a compelling vision.... They created a school with a bilingual, multicultural curriculum in English and Mandarin Chinese to prepare children for an increasingly interconnected world. Shirley Lee, a founder and the Head of School for 15 years, began teaching four young students in two modest...