The Berkeley School Competitors

Since 1898, Sacred Heart Schools has been fulfilling the mission to educate children to become exceptional leaders who love God and serve others. This mission, which emphasizes the importance of educating the whole child and promoting Christian values, clearly sets us apart from other private, independent schools. As a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we benefit significantly from the Network's rich history, common heritage and educational philosophy.

Chinese American International School educates students for embrace Chinese, become their best selves, and create their place in the world. 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 Chinese to prepare children for an increasingly interconnected world. Shirley Lee, the Head of School for 15 years, began teaching four young students in two modest classrooms. CAIS was the first school of its kind in the nation and remains one of the few independent Preschool through eighth grade Chinese English dual language immersion programs in the U.S. This bold experiment has become a shining model of success. Today, the school enrolls 556 students. Under the leadership of Head of School Jeff Bissell, CAIS graduates continue to enter leading high schools and universities. Some alumni now study and work in China, while others enjoy exciting careers in the U.S. that draw on their bicultural education. The school now boasts a best-in-class 5.4 acre campus with state of the art Athletics, Arts, and Teaching and Learning facilities and abundant outdoor space on 19th Avenue in San Francisco.

The Bay School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory high school. We balance challenging academics and innovative thinking with a mindful approach to learning and life. We invite our alumni to follow our page to hear the school's latest news; facilitate mentorship and informational interviews with other alumni, parents and guardians; and strengthen professional connections with each other. We also encourage friends of the school, parents and guardians, to follow our page if you are open to connecting with alumni and sharing your professional knowledge and experience.