What is CIS?  The Council of International Schools is the premier worldwide accreditation   organisation for international schools. The CIS Accreditation Service manages a peer to   peer Accreditation Programme which encourages school improvement through a   process of continuous self-study and peer evaluation. Working in partnership with   member schools it sets the standards for International Education as laid out in 'The CIS   Guide to School Evaluation and Accreditation'.  The final award of full accredited status demonstrates that the member school has   achieved high standards of professional performance in international education and has   a commitment to its continuing improvement.  Heads and teachers from member schools play an active role in assessing and   evaluating the progress of peer institutions as Visiting Team participants and over the   rest of the accreditation cycle, sharing knowledge and Best Practice ideas. School Characteristics The award of accreditation shows that:  The school is devoted to its mission. It cares enough about what it does to seek validation by a recognised accreditation authority.  The school knows itself. It has thought deeply about the services it offers to students, family and community.  The school is student-orientated. Its philosophy of education is suitable for the students on roll, and encompasses the development of the whole individual.  The school keeps its promises. It promises only what it can deliver  The school accepts objective assessment. It is prepared to open its doors periodically to regular evaluation by the school community and by outside experienced evaluators.  The school is constantly seeking to improve its performance in curricular and other areas.  The school plans for the future. As part of the on-going nature of the evaluation process, accredited schools are continually planning future developments. Accreditation ensures that the school meets the demanding CIS Standards in all school areas:  Philosophy and Objectives  Curriculum  Governance and Management  Staff  Student Support Services  Resources  Student and Community Life.  Accreditation has value for all members of the school community Concerned professionals as well as parents naturally seek a quality education for children. Expatriate parents in particular face a strange environment which offers few guidelines on how best to select the most appropriate school for their child’s needs. In some areas there may be only one international school available for the children of the expatriate community.  The fact that a school is accredited provides members of the community with the assurances outlined in this pamphlet. copyright 2011 - www.charter.ac.th - all rights reserverd Accredited by Charter International School