A Mission and Vision Encompassing an Interconnected Future

Mission

CAIS Institute is dedicated to advancing Chinese language and culture by:

  • Increasing Mandarin proficiency programs
  • Preparing Chinese teachers for American classrooms
  • Providing resources and connecting educators

Vision

CAIS Institute will expand its role in:

  • The development and execution of programming that will create, through the promotion of fluency in Mandarin, a more able and culturally aware work force
  • Leading the effort to minimize the national shortage of credentialed Chinese language teachers
  • Becoming the unparalleled resource for the growth and development of Chinese programs