Candidate and Member School Fees

The same fees apply to both Candidate and Member schools:

• Membership Fees: The CAIS membership fees are based on the number of students enrolled in your school.
  • For 2025-2026, the annual Membership Fee per student is $24.00, with a minimum annual fee of $3,400.00. 
  • Schools are invoiced annually in September.
     

• Heads & Chairs Conference: In addition to the membership fees, schools are invoiced in September for the Heads & Chairs Conference. Attendance is an expectation of Candidate and Member schools.

• Canadian Boarding Collective: Member schools participating in the Canadian Boarding Collective are subject to an additional fee. These fees follow a tiered structure based on the school's total boarding student enrolment.

• Additional Fees: There may be additional fees for specific services and events. Candidate/Member rates are available in the respective program descriptions.
   

Applicant School Fees

The Application Fee of $1,500 is payable at the time of the application. Applicant schools also cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with the visit from the Applicant School Review Team.

► Further information regarding the application for CAIS membership can be found in the Membership Application Package.