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.