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Welcome to CCIS!

CCIS supports international graduate students, visiting scholars, postdocs, and their families at Stanford University by offering gracious and helpful connections between Stanford Internationals and the community.

We are a volunteer organization affiliated with the Bechtel International Center at Stanford University.

Invitation to participate
Hear some testimonies from our community inviting internationals (and spouses!) to join us.

UPCOMING & ONGOING

English Classes
English Classes information
English Classes schedule

English in Action: Converse & Connect
English in Action information

Global Chefs Dinner
Global Chefs Dinner information

International Spouse Coffee
Meets from 10:30 to noon on Wednesdays every week Stanford is in session.
Intl Spouse Coffee information

Loan Closet
Loan Closet information


Read our newsletter
CCIS NOTES - for Members
2025 Mar-Apr


Social Media posts
Our bi-weekly posts may include interesting things to do in the Palo Alto area.
CCIS LinkedIn page
CCIS Facebook page


CCIS History
CCIS History Timeline


Want to get involved and be a volunteer with CCIS?

CCIS Website
We are looking for a website designer to redesign this CCIS website, replacing it with a WordPress version!

Community Advisors
Welcome incoming international graduate students during the two weeks of Orientation in mid-September and assist them in getting oriented in the area. Provide useful information on everything from the schedule of orientation activities to DMV booklets to shopping advice.

Loan Closet
Help during the two weeks of Orientation in mid-September. Lend internationals second-hand and new household items to keep during their time at Stanford.

English in Action : Converse and Connect
Meet regularly with international graduate students, visiting scholars, postdoctoral students, or spouses to practice casual English conversation, learn about American culture, and develop friendships.

International Spouse Coffee
Welcome new international spouses and families at weekly Wednesday morning gatherings. Introduce them to other internationals and to local resources related to their individual needs and interests.

Top image: Internationals and volunteers socialize during Intl Spouse Coffee. Bottom image: Two woman in front of a stove. One is stirring a pot.