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Empowering Every Child With The Knowledge To Unite

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Small Class Sizes

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Personalized Program Encourages Acceleration Beyond Grade Level

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World Languages

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Highly-Educated Faculty

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Robust STEAM Program

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Safe, Secure Learning Environment

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Warm Welcoming Community

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California International School is a Candidate school for the Primary Years Program for the International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Benefits Of The California International School

The California International School-Capital Region offers an unparalleled TK-6 educational experience in a STEAM-focused, Project-based learning environment. Our qualified team of educators employs multi-cultural resources to develop an international learning community where students can become creative learners with a global mindset.

What Sets Us Apart?

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Small Class Sizes
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Highly Educated Faculty
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World-Class Level of Academics
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Robust STEAM Program with a state-of-the-art Makerspace facility
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Two World Languages (Mandarin and Spanish)
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Personalized Educational Goals for every student

What Our New Parents Are Saying

“An amazing investment in my child’s education! Secure, caring staff, beautiful campus, and personalized learning.”
— Parent Review, Niche
“CIS teaches Mandarin, Spanish, global studies, and offers a high-tech makerspace. Small classes build strong friendships.”
— Parent Review, Niche
“Our kids love CIS! Project-based STEAM, caring teachers, and engaging programs—even summer camp!”
— Parent Review, Niche
“Modern, clean, safe. With 1:8 student-teacher ratio and keycard entry, CIS feels like family and supports every child.”
— Parent Review, Yelp
“My child is thriving! CIS is nurturing, safe, and promotes real-world learning in a tight-knit environment.”
— Parent Review, Yelp

A Capital Region, Transitional Kindergarten to Grade 6, International, project-based learning, STEAM school.

Our Vision

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CIS’ guiding statement on vision is “Empowering Each Child With the Knowledge to Unite”. Those who graduate from our school embody the skills, knowledge and character to ignite change and make a positive impact in the world.

Our Mission

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California International School offers an international, inquiry based curriculum in a collaborative, creative and respectful learning community. Our innovative approach to education encourages our students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and world citizens who can bring innovative thoughts and solutions to local and global issues.

Our School

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How To Apply

How To Apply

Make an application for enrollment at the California International School.

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Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision and Mission

Read about how our vision inspires every aspect of school life for the benefit of your child.

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Specialties

Specialties

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math are the tools by which we prepare our students to be able to accomplish their goals in life.

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Academics

Academics

Our academic program is built around our Vision and how best to equip your children in the spirit of that vision.

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After School Program

After School Program

We offer before and after school care every school day with a variety of activities designed to augment our academic program with a playful, fun approach.

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Curriculum

Curriculum

How a child learns, what tools each individual child requires, and how best to engage and motivate each student is at the center of our learning approach.

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