A Guide to the Private School Admissions Process

Organizations
Local - California
California Association of Independent Schools "The California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) is a non-profit organization of more than 190 elementary, middle and secondary schools in California. The Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standards of academic quality and ..." www.caisca.org • http://www.caisca.org • 1351 Third Street, Suite 303 Santa Monica CA 90401 • 310-393-5161
Local - Cleveland
Cleveland Council of Independent Schools "CCIS was founded in 1967 to promote cooperation among four independent schools of northeastern Ohio in areas in which collaborative efforts might create greater benefits for all. Today, CCIS consists of 14 schools, each one unique in its own flavor of edu..." www.ccis-ohio.org • http://www.ccis-ohio.org • 1808 Radnor Road Cleveland Heights OH 44118 • 440-893-9585
Local - Colorado
Association of Colorado Independent Schools "The Association of Colorado Independent Schools accredits, supports, and promotes independent schools in Colorado in a way that respects each school's mission and fosters excellence in teaching and learning...." www.acischools.com • http://www.acischools.com • 1702 Sumac Avenue Boulder CO 80304 • 303-444-2201
Local - Connecticut
Connecticut Association of Independent Schools "The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, founded in 1950, is a voluntary association of 95 non-profit independent schools serving 30,000 students from all Connecticut towns and many other states and countries...." www.caisct.org • http://www.caisct.org • 12 Water Street, Suite 102 Mystic CT 06355 • 860-572-2950
Local - Delaware
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools "ADVIS is the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools. Here on our Web site, we’ve brought together comprehensive information on the 135 Independent Schools throughout the tri-state region, covering eastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and C..." www.advis.org • http://www.advis.org • 701 W. Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010 • 610-527-0130
Local - Florida
Florida Council of Independent Schools "The Florida Council of Independent Schools was established in 1954 to set high standards for quality elementary and secondary nonpublic education. It assures, through the accreditation process, that member schools maintain those high standards and indepen..." www.fcis.org • http://www.fcis.org • 1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 612 Tampa FL 33607 • 813-287-2820
Local - Georgia
Georgia Independent School Association "The Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) is an association of private, independent, and parochial schools throughout the state. In Georgia, as throughout the nation, each member school is unique. Each shares a commitment to overall excellence and..." www.gisa-schools.org • http://www.gisa-schools.org • P.O. Box 1505 Griffin GA 30224-0036 • 770-227-3456
Local - Hawaii
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools "The Hawaii Council of Private Schools (HCPS) is the licensing body for all private schools in the State of Hawaii...." www.hais.org • http://www.hais.org • Ala Moana Pacific Ctr, 1585 Kapiolani Bl., #1212 Honolulu HI 96814 • 808-973-1540
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