In Canada, education is provincially mandated and most CAIS Schools are required to meet Ministry guidelines.

However, CAIS schools provide more. Our National Standards and Process are congruent with the internationally accepted criteria and core standards adopted by the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA) and updated annually based on current research and exceptional practices. The Standards Council of the CAIS Board reviews and approves all changes to the Accreditation Guidelines.

CAIS accredits reputable independent schools in Canada and Bermuda. Schools with strong leadership and governance structures that have been in operation for at least five years can review the application to be considered for candidacy.