YCIS Silicon Valley Yew Chung International Schoo

What YCIS Silicon Valley Yew Chung International Schoo does

YCIS Silicon Valley Yew Chung International School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) bilingual international school operating two campuses in Mountain View, California, serving approximately 245 students from preschool through Grade 8. It is the only Yew Chung school in the United States and is part of the YCYW (Yew Chung Yew Wah) education network, which traces its origins to a school founded by Madam Tsang Chor-hang in Hong Kong in 1932 and now spans more than 20 locations across Hong Kong, mainland China, and the US. The school was opened in Silicon Valley in 2002 with a handful of students and has progressively expanded, adding a dedicated preschool campus in 2011 and a middle school program in 2015.

The school's core product is a bilingual English-Mandarin education delivered through a unique co-teaching model in which native English-speaking and native Mandarin-speaking teachers work as equals in every classroom. The academic stack includes Singapore Math, FOSS Science (K-4) and Amplify Science (Grade 5+), Columbia Reading and Writing Workshop, Words Their Way, and Second Step social-emotional learning, supported by 1:1 Chromebooks (grades 3-8), 1:4 iPads (K-2), and platforms such as SeeSaw, Raz Kids, iChineseReader, and iXL. Supplementary programs include mandatory violin instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 3, a Chinese Studies program culminating in a 5th-grade trip to China, after-school YALP programming, co-curricular orchestras and the National Junior Honor Society, and a seasonal three-session bilingual Summer Camp. The Western/Chinese co-leadership team — Head of School Kevin Reimer and Chinese Co-Principal Vivian Qian — oversees an organization of more than 50 staff with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and 60% of elementary/middle school teachers holding advanced degrees.

YCIS Silicon Valley generates revenue primarily through annual tuition of $37,500 per K-8 student for the 2026-2027 school year, supplemented by tiered after-school fees ($1,350 to $4,950), summer camp session fees (~$1,155-$1,280), application and enrollment fees ($150 application, $2,000 new-student fee, $2,500 deposit), a hot-lunch catering program, and modest financial-aid and 20% sibling discount programs. Go-to-market is community-led: families are acquired through campus tours, open houses, the YCYW network's Internal Transfer Loyalty Program, and word-of-mouth driven by an active Parent Organization. The student body draws from 40+ zip codes across Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Altos, and San Jose. The school holds ACS WASC accreditation and NAIS membership and operates within a non-network governance structure under the Hong Kong-based Yew Chung Education Foundation.

Name

YCIS Silicon Valley Yew Chung International Schoo

Legal name

Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley

Website

https://ycis-sv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

YCIS Silicon Valley is a non-profit 501(c)(3) bilingual (English-Mandarin) international school in Mountain View, California, serving approximately 245 students from preschool through Grade 8 as the only US campus in the 90-year-old YCYW education network, delivered through a co-teaching model at $37,500 annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Grades K-8: Annual tuition for Kindergarten through Grade 8 is $37,500 for the 2026-2027 school year (August-June). Payment plans available including Full, Semi-Annual (two payments), and Ten Month plans. Tuition includes school supplies, textbooks, field trips, testing fees, 1:1 devices, and after school care for grades 6-8.
2. After School Program: Extended day program offering homework support, Chinese language activities, outdoor play, and snacks. Fees range from $1,350 annually (1 day/week) to $4,950 (full-time 4-5 days/week). Included free for grades 6-8.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Three two-week summer camp sessions for students K-Grade 6. Full day camps range from $1,155-$1,280 per session. Extended day option adds $180-$200 per session. Early registration and multi-session discounts available.
4. Lunch Program: Hot lunch catering service through Charley's School Lunch at $7.50-$8.50 per meal. Optional pre-order system.
5. Application and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $150, tuition deposit of $2,500, and one-time new student fee of $2,000.
6. Financial Aid and Sibling Discounts: 20% sibling discount for each child after the first enrolled. Financial aid available for TK through Grade 8 demonstrating financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YCIS Silicon Valley is a non-profit private international school delivering bilingual (English-Mandarin) education from preschool through Grade 8 in Mountain View, California. Instruction uses a unique co-teaching model with English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking co-teachers in every classroom, supplemented by programs in Chinese Studies, Music (mandatory violin K-3), Science, Singapore Math, and the YCYW 12 Virtues character education framework. The school charges $37,500 in annual tuition for K-8 and serves approximately 245 students across two campuses.

Product overview

YCIS Silicon Valley Yew Chung International School is an educational institution offering a unified bilingual (English-Mandarin) international school program from preschool through Grade 8. The core offering consists of the Early Childhood Education Program (Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades K-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8), all delivered through a unique co-teaching model with English and Mandarin-speaking teachers. Supporting curriculum modules include the Chinese Studies Program and Music Program (with mandatory violin instruction K-3). The school also offers a Summer Camp seasonal program and various Co-Curricular Activities including YALP after-school care, orchestras, choirs, and National Junior Honor Society. All programs emphasize the integration of Eastern and Western educational philosophies with a focus on character development, social-emotional learning (using Second Step curriculum), and global citizenship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Program Bilingual preschool program for children ages 2-5, featuring co-teaching in English and Mandarin, inquiry-based learning, and whole-child development covering seven areas of learning including personal/social development, physical development, communication, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts.
• Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Program Bridge program between preschool and kindergarten for ages 4-5, with kindergarten (ages 5-6) offering daily violin instruction, Singapore Math, Columbia Reading and Writing Project curriculum, FOSS Science, and comprehensive Chinese language and culture studies delivered through the bilingual co-teaching model.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-5) Globally-minded curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 5 students featuring bilingual English-Mandarin instruction, Singapore Math, FOSS Science (K-4) and Amplify Science (Grade 5), English Language Arts using Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum, social studies, music, violin (K-4), art, and physical education.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Leadership-focused middle school program preparing students for global future, featuring English literature and writing, mathematics, science and engineering (Amplify Science), social studies/world history/geography, Chinese studies (beginner to advanced), music, visual arts, PE, and technology applications. Includes international field trips to Costa Rica, Washington D.C., and China.
• Chinese Studies Program Comprehensive Mandarin language and Chinese culture program spanning all grade levels, teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students choose between simplified or traditional characters. Includes cultural celebrations like Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year, and Dragon Boat Festival. Culminates in international field trips including 5th Grade China trip to Beijing and Xi'an.
• Music Program Comprehensive music education including violin instruction for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 3, general music classes, orchestra and choir opportunities, and semi-annual concert performances. Violin program enhances reasoning skills, patience, concentration, coordination, and discipline while developing teamwork abilities.
• Summer Camp Program Immersive bilingual summer program for Kindergarten through Grade 6 students featuring three session topics: STEAM Spark, Tasty Adventure Around the World, and Future City Builder. Includes Chinese language classes, P.E., sports, hands-on science activities, arts, and cultural enrichment. Three two-week sessions with full day camps ranging $1,155-$1,280 per session and extended day option adding $180-$200 per session.
• Co-Curricular Activities (YALP, Orchestra, Choir, NJHS, Intramural Sports) After-school programs including Yew Chung Arts and Language Program (YALP) with fees from $1,350 (1 day/week) to $4,950 (full-time), National Junior Honor Society, Orchestra, Choir, intramural sports, and seasonal traditions such as Founder's Day Walk-a-thon, Imagination Day, Thanksgiving Feast, Chinese New Year Celebration, Read Across America, Science Day, Arts Day, and Field Day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio enabling personalized learning
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002YCIS Silicon Valley is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF), both registered as non-profit organizations in Hong Kong. YCEF provides the educational philosophy, curriculum frameworks, and network support that underpins the school's operations and mission alignment with the broader YCYW international school network.
• Yew Wah International Education School of Tongxiang, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister-school relationship established for student exchanges. YCIS Silicon Valley middle schoolers visited the Tongxiang campus for two weeks in October to experience school life in China, participating in shared learning activities and cultural exchanges.
• Charley's School LunchminorOthersLocal lunch catering service providing Asian and Western cuisine options for students at $7.50-$8.50 per meal. Founded by parents who appreciated Charley's cooking and now serves 19 institutions.
• Land's EndminorOthersOfficial supplier of YCIS Silicon Valley school uniforms, offering easy-to-wear, simple-to-purchase uniform items appropriate for indoor and outdoor school activities.
• Seeds of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational charity initiative where students from all YCIS schools participate in the Seeds of Hope orchestra, performing at annual charity galas in China to raise funds for the cause.
• German International School (Neighboring)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with neighboring German international school where students participate in joint lunch mixers, shared holiday celebrations, service projects, sports activities, and fall and spring dances to widen social networks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pinewood School: Independent K-12 school in Los Altos Hills, CA, serving Silicon Valley families. Comparable in serving tuition-paying Bay Area families at the K-8 level, but operates as a traditional English-only curriculum school.
• Castilleja School: Independent girls' school in Palo Alto serving Grades 6-12. Comparable in serving premium Bay Area families with rigorous academics, but differentiated by single-gender and secondary-only focus.

Broad incumbents

• Stratford School: Large Bay Area private K-8 operator with multiple campuses across Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Competes for the same tuition-paying families but offers a conventional English-only curriculum at a similar price point.
• Challenger School: Multi-campus private K-8 network in the Bay Area and beyond with an academic-focused curriculum. Competes in the same private K-8 tuition segment, though without the bilingual international positioning.
• Harker School: Elite San Jose-based private school serving K-12 with strong academic reputation. Competes with YCIS for academically-oriented Bay Area families willing to pay premium tuition, though it offers a traditional single-language curriculum.

Direct peers

• French-American School of Silicon Valley: Private bilingual French/English school serving Preschool through Grade 8 in the Bay Area. Directly comparable to YCIS in model, age range, and Silicon Valley location, though with French rather than Mandarin as the partner language.
• Chinese American International School (CAIS): San Francisco-based private school offering dual-language Mandarin/English immersion from preschool through Grade 8. Directly comparable to YCIS in mission, language model, age range, and Bay Area market, though located in SF rather than the Peninsula.
• German International School Silicon Valley: Neighboring bilingual international school in the Bay Area, offering German/English immersion. YCIS already partners with them for joint activities. Comparable in private international K-8 model, geographic footprint, and tuition tier.

Others

• Yew Wah / YCYW Network Schools (China): Sister-school network of 20+ YCYW schools across Hong Kong and mainland China sharing curriculum, philosophy, and student exchange programs with YCIS Silicon Valley. Not a competitor but a key strategic partner and feeder/transfer ecosystem.

Emerging players

• The Nueva School: Independent K-12 school in Hillsborough, CA, focused on gifted learners with project-based and SEL-rich pedagogy. Comparable in Bay Area private K-12 segment with progressive educational philosophy, though without bilingual focus.

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Competitive moat6 records

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