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Kevin Reimer
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years
Introduction
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley) delivers a bilingual Mandarin-English education for ages 2 to 14 within a non-profit American environment. The school offers EYFS, American, Singapore, and bespoke curricula, taught in English and Mandarin through a bilingual co‑teaching model that pairs English‑speaking and Mandarin‑speaking teachers. Students progress from preschool to middle school across two Mountain View campuses: an early childhood campus on East Middlefield Road and a K–8 campus on Easy Street. The program follows the Yew Chung Approach, emphasizing the Twelve Values and inquiry-based learning, with seven integrated areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. The school blends Eastern and Western traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners. Facilities include weekly violin instruction, Art and Music, an indoor gym, and extensive field trips and campus-wide events for families and communities.
This campus is part ofYew Chung International School Silicon Valley
199 E Middlefield Rd Ste 200, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
The Essentials
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley - Preschool Campus has instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
Two YCIS Silicon Valley campuses are located in Mountain View, California. The ECE Campus is at 199 East Middlefield Road, Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043; the K-8 Campus is at 310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043.
Stages
Preschool through grade 8; Early Childhood, Elementary School, and Middle School.
Type
Non-profit 501(c)3 private international school; bilingual Mandarin-English education.
Country affiliation
Part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF), registered in Hong Kong.
Fees
Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley - Preschool Campus ranges from USD 33,000 to USD 36,900 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalents)
- Preschool / Pre‑K (age 2–5): USD 36,900 per year. Equivalent per term (if billed across three equal terms): USD 12,300 per term.
- Kindergarten – Grade 8 (K–8): USD 34,650 per year. Equivalent per term (if billed across three equal terms): USD 11,550 per term.
- Published planning figures for the 2026/27 academic year (school projections as listed by public admissions resources): Preschool / Pre‑K: USD 39,500; K–5 (example published projection): USD 37,500. Equivalent per term (three equal terms): Preschool USD 13,167 per term; K–5 USD 12,500 per term. These projected figures are published in the school's publicly circulated admissions material.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A non-refundable tuition deposit (USD 2,500) is required per student to secure a place and a separate one-time new student fee (USD 2,000) is charged on enrollment. - Tuition figures are presented as annual amounts; families are typically offered formal payment arrangements (for example, full payment or scheduled installment plans) through the school's billing processes. Financial Aid applications are submitted through FACTS Management. - Specific billing dates, installment schedules, late-payment penalties, and enrollment-hold rules are set in the school's enrollment agreement and billing notices for the admitted year. (The deposit and new-student fee are charged at enrollment/acceptance.)
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Yew Chung International School — Silicon Valley operates as early childhood through grade 8 day campuses; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.
Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- One-time or annual ancillary charges commonly applied include new-student fee (USD 2,000) and the non-refundable tuition deposit (USD 2,500) as noted above. - School lunches, extracurricular program fees, instrument or music program fees, after‑school program or extended-care fees, field-trip costs, and certain activity fees are billed separately from base tuition when applicable. Published materials for the Yew Chung network note that lunch and some program costs are not included in tuition. - Uniform policy and provisioning: network fee schedules indicate that uniform items or allocations may be provided or charged as part of the school's fee procedures; families should expect uniform-related charges or entitlements to be included in the school's admissions/finance communications.
Refund information
- The tuition deposit (USD 2,500) and the one-time new student fee (USD 2,000) are non-refundable. - Other refund conditions (refunds of tuition for mid-year withdrawal, deadlines for refund eligibility, and any pro‑rata refunds) are defined in the school's enrollment and withdrawal policy and will be specified in the enrollment agreement for the admitted year; those policies determine prorated refunds (if any) and applicable deadlines.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer (wire/ACH) and electronic payments are accepted as standard methods for Yew Chung network campuses; in-person credit/debit card payments are accepted at some campuses. The Yew Chung network also uses common third-party systems (for example, FACTS) for scholarship/financial-aid administration and family billing arrangements. Expect the Silicon Valley campus to accept bank transfer and standard electronic payment methods and to offer installment/payment-plan administration through the school's finance office.
Summary (key figures)
- Preschool / Pre‑K annual tuition: USD 36,900 (per-term equivalent if divided into three terms: USD 12,300). - Kindergarten – Grade 8 annual tuition: USD 34,650 (per-term equivalent if divided into three terms: USD 11,550). - Non-refundable tuition deposit: USD 2,500 per student. One-time new student fee: USD 2,000. - Boarding: not applicable (day school only).
(If you require these figures presented in a different currency or as per-term breakdowns using a different number of installments, those calculations can be generated from the annual amounts above.)
Academics
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley - Preschool Campus teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 5.
Curriculum
The school teaches in English and Mandarin. It uses a bilingual co-teaching model with English- and Mandarin-speaking teachers to support bilingual learning from preschool through grade 8. The curriculum follows the Yew Chung Approach, including the Twelve Values, and emphasizes inquiry-based learning. Seven areas of learning—Personal, Social, and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design—are integrated across the program. The education blends Eastern and Western teaching traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners and leaders.
Student Teacher Ratio
low student-to-teacher ratio
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
YCIS Silicon Valley supports social-emotional learning through a whole-child, bilingual approach that builds compassion, empathy and a strong moral compass. YCIS students learn with joy, grow with empathy and explore with confidence in both the classroom and beyond. The school fosters a caring community in which families and faculty work together to help students become purposeful individuals. Learning extends beyond the classroom through field trips, school events, performances and service projects. In the early years, Mandarin and English are learned simultaneously to develop language fluency and cultural understanding. Preschool SEL is embedded in the curriculum with monthly character traits taught in both English and Mandarin.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Mandarin and English are learned simultaneously, developing language and cultural fluency. Preschool classrooms use a bilingual co-teaching model with one English-speaking teacher and one Mandarin-speaking teacher. The school's bilingual curriculum is designed to blend Eastern and Western traditions, supporting language development across the grade levels.
Mental Wellbeing
YCIS Silicon Valley emphasizes mental wellbeing as part of its whole-person education, fostering compassion, empathy and a strong moral compass. SEL is reinforced through the Second Step program taught in preschool to develop social-emotional skills. Learning extends beyond academics via Engaged Student Life, field trips, performances and service projects that support emotional and social growth.
Safeguarding
YCIS Silicon Valley is a Child-Safe School and has Child Protection Policies and Procedures in place.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Admissions Committee provides friendly, efficient support as you enquire about or apply to our Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle School Programmes. We welcome applications from eligible students of all nationalities, cultures, and educational and linguistic backgrounds who embrace the YCIS philosophy, objectives, and values. We recognise that international families may relocate at short notice and require flexibility; contact Admissions directly for current placement availability. We also offer a range of on-campus opportunities for parents to learn more about your child's educational journey at YCIS.
Step 2: Applications for the 2026-27 school year are open. If you plan to join us in August 2026, please submit your application now. The Apply Now portal is available to begin your application. Our Admissions Committee provides friendly, efficient support as you inquire about or apply to our programs.
Step 3: Eligible Applicants: Preschoolers must be at least two years of age by the first day of the 2026–2027 academic year. Preschool students aged three years and older are required to be fully potty trained. Students entering Transitional Kindergarten must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2026. Students entering Kindergarten must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2026.
FAQs
What curriculum does Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley follow?
The school teaches in English and Mandarin. It uses a bilingual co-teaching model with English- and Mandarin-speaking teachers to support bilingual learning from preschool through grade 8. The curriculum follows the Yew Chung Approach, including the Twelve Values, and emphasizes inquiry-based learni.
What are the tuition fees at Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley?
Annual tuition fees range from USD 2,000 to USD 36,900 depending on the year group. **Application & enrollment fees** - Non-refundable tuition deposit (per student): USD 2,500. - One-time, non-refundable new student / enrollment fee:
What age range does Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley serve?
The school serves students aged 2 to 14. Preschool through grade 8; Early Childhood, Elementary School, and Middle School.
Where is Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley located?
Two YCIS Silicon Valley campuses are located in Mountain View, California. The ECE Campus is at 199 East Middlefield Road, Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043; the K-8 Campus is at 310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043.
What wellbeing support does Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley offer?
YCIS Silicon Valley supports social-emotional learning through a whole-child, bilingual approach that builds compassion, empathy and a strong moral compass. YCIS students learn with joy, grow with empathy and explore with confidence in both the classroom and beyond. The school fosters a caring commu
What sports facilities does Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley have?
There is an on-site indoor gym used for physical education. TK students have daily access to one indoor gym period in addition to outdoor play opportunities.
How do I apply to Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley?
Step 1: Admissions Committee provides friendly, efficient support as you enquire about or apply to our Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle School Programmes. We welcome applications from eligible students of all nationalities, cultures, and educational and linguistic backgrounds who embrace the Y
What type of school is Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley?
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley is a Co-educational school with 245 students. Non-profit 501(c)3 private international school; bilingual Mandarin-English education.
What languages are taught at Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley?
Mandarin and English are the two languages of instruction. Two languages are learned simultaneously to develop language and cultural fluency. The program runs from preschool through grade 8.
What is the history of Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley?
YCIS Silicon Valley opened in 2002 as a non-profit 501(c)3 school with a handful of students. It is the only YCIS school in the United States and is affiliated with the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) in Hong Kong, a registered non-profit organization. In 2011, having outgrown the Easy Street
What accreditations does Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley hold?
ACSWASC accreditation
What extracurricular activities are available?
Violin instruction begins in Kindergarten. Lunchtime choirs and school concerts surround our community with song. Students learn art history, global perspectives, mixed media and art techniques; Arts Day features guest-led workshops, and Chinese dancing appears in 5th grade.
