Announcements

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

Registration is open for Virtual LIs

LI modules fill quickly.

Register today.

New Dates Announced: Governance Upskilling Workshops & Fireside Chats

New Dates: Governance Upskilling & Fireside Chats

New sessions have been added to our Governance Upskilling Workshops and Fireside Chats series, designed to support independent school board members.

Workshops: Oct 8, Nov 25, Feb 11, Apr 22

Fireside Chats: Sept 17, Sept 23, Nov 4, Jan 28, May 5

Free for CAIS Member Schools. Fees apply for non-members.

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Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice

Starting the Journey – Knowing Oneself in Order to Lead

The CAIS Foundations for School Leadership Program is the essential starting point for emerging leaders in independent schools.

🗓️ Save the Dates: July 5–8, 2026
More details coming soon. Registration opens in the new year and fills quickly — early sign-up is strongly encouraged!

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Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Summer LI Modules – In-Person

Dates: July 5–9, 2026

Location: Halifax Grammar School

More details to be announced soon!

Families

CAIS schools are widely considered to be among the best in the world, as they commit to a rigorous and thorough voluntary assessment process that values ongoing improvement.
 

Why Should Parents Care About This?


Every parent wants the best for their child, which includes access to great teaching and learning opportunities, social development, and reaching their full potential in every area of academic and personal growth.

CAIS member schools go above and beyond national standards, exceeding Ministry of Education requirements in all aspects of their programs and operations.

CAIS schools are dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences and continuous improvement in every aspect of school life. A CAIS review is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed process that scrutinizes school operations from every angle, making it the most thorough accreditation process in Canadian education.

This short video, Why CAIS Accreditation, highlights the value of the CAIS Accreditation Process. 

HOW DOES CAIS BENEFIT YOUR CHILD DIRECTLY?

In addition to school accreditation, CAIS offers numerous programs, such as National Student Leadership Conferences at both the Middle and Senior School levels, National Sports Tournaments, and Professional Learning opportunities for teachers and school administrators, among others.

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Choosing A Boarding School

CAIS Boarding Schools meet the highest international standards of educational excellence.

Top 10 Advantages of an Independent Education