Important Links· Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) - The CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (CAIS) is an association for independent schools that operate within Canada or offer a curriculum leading to a Canadian diploma in a location outside of the country. Member schools are non-profit institutions with volunteer Boards of Governors who are responsible for hiring a Head to manage the daily operation of the school. To qualify for membership, schools must offer an academic program that will prepare students for entrance to institutions of higher education.· Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS) - The Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS),founded in 1984, provides a collegial forum to promote excellence in education among its 45 member schools and their 25,000 students. CIS member schools are committed to a model of schooling that educates the "whole person". They offer programs that challenge students to reach their individual potential on the path leading to post-secondary education. · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) - The National Association of Independent Schools is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education in the United States. It represents nearly 1,200 U.S. independent schools, including day, boarding, and day/boarding schools; elementary and secondary schools; boys', girls', and coeducational schools. NAIS offers a variety of products and services to member schools and associations. · Federation of Independent School Associations, B.C. (FISA) · Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools (MFIS) · Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) · Our Kids Publications Ltd. - Our Kids aides parents in their search for the best education for their children, and provides them with reliable information about independent and private schools. |