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Your child might need more academic challenge and individual attention than the typical school classroom can offer. Guided by the caring teachers at Columbia Independent School, your child will become a confident student who is prepared for college and life beyond.
School Motto: to guide students in the pursuit of excellence through academic, physical, and creative achievement while exemplifying a commitment to integrity, trust, and responsibility.
School Mascot: Leo The Lion
Who WeAre
Columbia Independent School guides students in their pursuit of
excellence, beginning with children at the earliest stages of
development in junior kindergarten and creating a seamless
educational experience through graduation. Our intentionally
crafted curriculum is designed to stretch the mind of every child
and provide exemplary support for students throughout the lower,
middle, and upper school divisions.CISprepares students
for the rigorous academic life in college and success in the global
world. This preparation is achieved through small class sizes, a
committed faculty, a safe and close-knit community built on diverse
backgrounds, and lively and engaging classrooms, which exude the
joy ofliving.
InsideCIS
The faculty and staff atCIScreate an intimate
learning environment where students receive personalized, quality
instruction and guidance throughout their academic journey.
Students are engaged with a strong liberal arts curriculum, which
includes courses in the fine arts, foreign languages such as Latin,
and many others. In addition, the Center for Inspiration,
Innovation, and Investigation enhances a student`s natural
curiosity through hands-on experiences that build
problemsolving and collaboration skills.CIShas
the unique opportunity to bring students together at all grade
levels through cross-divisional class projects, assemblies and
socials, and all-school communityevents.
Columbia Independent School's tuition is approximately $17,650 for private students.
Does Columbia Independent School offer a summer program?
Yes, Columbia Independent School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Columbia Independent School offer?
Columbia Independent School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Independent School?
The application deadline for Columbia Independent School is Feb. 18 / Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 18 / Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
We love CIS! The teachers are excellent and love what they do. My kids talk about what they learned throughout the day on the car ride home & over dinner. They love to challenge each other by making & decoding notes in Latin. CIS offers all the sports (and partner with local schools if we don't have enough for a team). Both of my middle schoolers were able to participate in track this year. Neither kiddo is a super athlete, so it's amazing there is so much encouragement for Quiz Bowl, E-Sports, Model UN, Music, Theater & Art!!! My son is very into coding, and his teachers have really inspired him to continue experimenting and helped him find resources that he can continue after hours & over the summer. My daughter's art teacher has sought me out to tell me how much she enjoys having her in class & helped me to find additional local programs & camps to challenge her. There is no better feeling in the world than to see your kids really come out of their shells into confident & incredible people. Can't say enough good things about our school! As about their Flexible Tuition!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Meredith
54/28/2022
Best school in Columbia hands down, teachers are top notch and the small class sizes make you very close with your classmates. The only downside is the lack of sports, but everything else is great!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lol
54/6/2019
My child started CIS in 6th grade in Fall 2018. Our family cannot say enough good things about how wonderful the experience of being a part of the CIS community has been;, or how the positive learning environment has impacted our student. He loves school and learning and could not be happier. As a gifted child other schools found our student problematic rather than a positive. asset. The social/human environment ( students and staff) in conjunction with high academic expectations, with support for every child, is impressive. Making the choice of CIS has been the best decision.
- Posted by Parent - Topsy
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