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School Details
- Ages: 2-18
- Student population: 990
- School type: Private
- Curriculum: American, Intl. Baccalaureate
- Religious Affiliation: None
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Good To Know
- Meals: Hot & Cold
- After-school care: Yes
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Inspection report grade: Excellent
- Sibling discount: Yes
About
CIS is a private, college preparatory, non-sectarian, co-educational school that provides strong academic and extensive extracurricular programmes. The 15-acre campus located in Camana Bay includes early childhood, elementary, middle and high school divisions. Students represent more than 40 nationalities and the majority of students are dual passport holders.
CIS has a strong sense of community where children learn, play and support each other in a modern, safe and student-centred environment. CIS is accredited by the Middle States Association and is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Academic Calendar Year: August-June
School Hours:
Drop off begins at 7.45am
| Half-Day, Pre-K2 |
8.20am-11.30am |
| Pre-K2, Pre-K3, Pre-K4 | 8.20am-2.30pm |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 | 8am-2.45pm |
| Grades 3 - 5 | 8am-3pm |
| Middle School: Grades 6 - 8 | 8am-3.15pm |
| High School: Grades 9 - 12 | 8am-3.15pm |
After School Care (Pack Up & Play) ends at 5.30pm - CIS ask that all children are collected by this time.
Cayman International School's school inspection report:
Full Inspection Report - Cayman International School - September 2022
Hours
Office Hours: 7.30am-4.30pm
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Highlights
- 97% International Baccalaureate Diploma pass rate in the last five years
- STEAM Labs
- Project Based Learning
- Athletic, Arts & Service Programmes
- Extensive after-school activities
- Whole-child approach
- Purpose-built, modern facilities
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School Fees for Nursery & Preschool
Pre-K2 (5 days per week, half day)
Annual Fee
CI$14,720
Pre-K2-Pre-K4 (5 days per week, full day)
Annual Fee
CI$17,390
School Fees for KG-Grade 12
Kindergarten-Grade 2
Annual Fee
CI$20,850
Grades 3-5
Annual Fee
CI$24,050
Grades 6-8
Annual Fee
CI$26,980
Grades 9-12
Annual Fee
CI$28,700
Note: Application fee of CI$350
Meals: The Lunch Box Programme
Payment Options
- One installment at the start of the school year - August 1st.
- Payment in three (3) equal installments - August 1st, November 1st and March 1st.
- Payment in (10) equal installments - August 1st through May 1st. A 5% fee applies to this option.
Discounts & Surcharges
- 2% discount applied for one-installment payment plan.
- 5% surcharge applied for ten installment payment plan.
- There is a 10% discount for the second child and 15% for the third and subsequent children.
Facilities
State-of-the-art Early Childhood Centre and High School building with a double gymnasium, library, common area and performing arts spaces. The purpose-built campus features a 139,000sq ft facility. It consists of a library, STEAM Lab, computer/ video production lab, two science labs, two music rooms, two art rooms, two student support centres, 42 classrooms, an amphitheatre and an administration building. In addition, the school has a full-sized, artificial turf soccer pitch with a FIFA 2-Star rating, a swimming pool, two tennis courts and two basketball courts.
Extracurricular Activities
Athletes participate in the Private Schools Association (PSA) and compete in football, volleyball, netball, cricket, basketball, flag rugby, track and field and swim. They partake in musical, choral and theatrical productions, including an annual performance in Steel Pan Band, Jazz Band and Rock Band. There's also Model United Nations, National Honors Society, High School Student Council, Debate Team, Mock Trials, Robotics, 3D modelling and printing and other after-school clubs. Students are involved in local movements, such as Plastic Free Cayman and Protect Our Future.
