Candidate and Member School Fees

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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

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The Application Fee 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.

Type of School	Day School	Boarding Program
Non-profit applicant school	$1,500	$1,500
Proprietary applicant school	$3,000	$2,000
CAIS school approving new boarding program & to join CBC	–	$1,500

 

► Further information regarding the application for CAIS membership can be found here.