The assessment, evaluation and reporting is based on clearly stated curriculum expectations and achievement criteria. Achievement charts for each discipline provide a reference point for all assessment practices and the framework within which to assess and evaluate student achievement.

CIS is an overseas inspected private school, authorized by the Ministry of Education in Ontario to grant secondary school credits and the Ontario Secondary School Certificate. Each year an Education Officer from the Ministry spends a week at CIS to evaluate procedures and practices to ensure compliance with standards set in Canada. Courses of study, assessment practices, examinations, students’ work, teachers’ lesson plans and student records are some of the materials that are examined.

Secondary school constitutes Grades 7 through 12.Our 145 + Secondary students represent 28 nationalities from around the world and come with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We enroll students throughout the academic year.

Grades 7 through 10 follow the Ontario Secondary School Program under the auspices of the Ministry of Education in Ontario, Canada.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to non English speaking students, to have them quickly and successfully integrated into mainstream Language Arts programs. Second language options extend from French in Elementary to Spanish and German in Secondary as well as to Hindi in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

All Grade 10 students exhibiting a strong academic background and keenness to participate in non-academic activities will be invited to join the International Baccalaureate’s Diploma Program which provides an excellent preparation for tertiary education around the world.

Academic Staff is recruited at teacher job fairs in Ontario as well as through contacts at other international schools. With a core of Canadian teachers, our teaching faculty also represents a number of countries including Britain, Belgium, Australia, France, USA and India.

Students at all levels are given opportunities to participate in field trips, including overnight trips and extended visits to areas within India, thereby enriching their school experience.

We look forward to meeting you in person.