CIS is accredited by the Department of Education of the Canadian province of
Prince Edward Island (PEI) whose curriculum is used throughout the school. CIS offers pre-Kindergarten to grade 12, with students attending universities in Canada, the United States and Japan, as well as countries in Europe. Just under 35% of CIS students are Japanese, with 30% coming from Korea, and the remainder from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, China, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Kuwait, Iraq, and more. CIS provides curriculum enrichment and enhancement by way of the
International Baccalaureate program in kindergarten to grade 5, and
Advanced Placement readiness and courses in grades 9 to 12. There are up to 8 Advanced Placement courses available in the high school section. In addition to a full academic program, the curriculum includes music, PE, art and Japanese language at all grade levels. These are taught at all levels by specialist teachers, with the exception of Japanese beginning in the first grade. CIS provides English language support for students whose English language skills are just below grade level. However, students are required to be within reach of Canadian grade level English language expectations with the support provided. Canadians, Australians, Americans, and Brits all teach at the school. All teachers regardless of nationality are required to hold professional teacher certification from Canada, including extensive background checks and academic background confirmation by ministries of education in Canada. In addition to PEI accreditation, CIS is accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and is a member of the
Japan Council of International Schools and the
East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). ==See also==