Parent Testimonials
We believe CIS provides an exceptional educational experience in Columbia .
High-caliber teachers and diverse, dedicated students in small classroom settings are the heart of independent education. This combination has produced award winning Latin, math and science scholars, outstanding studio art shows and theater festivals showcasing student-writers, directors and performing artists.
It's the perfect place for our daughters.
CIS graduates head to top-flight universities and return "home" to say how well the school prepared them for the next chapter of their lives. We appreciate this close-knit community of multi-age students and alums, as well as the families, faculty, staff and administration who support them.
Milbre Burch and Berkley Hudson
Parents want to give their children the best opportunity to succeed in this world and become productive caring and giving members of society. These attributes are reinforced daily at CIS. The educational opportunity is tremendous.
Terry Elwing
Mark E. Abramovitz
I really like CIS because of its strong educational programs. I would recommend CIS to anybody.
He Ping Gong
In many instances CIS is an excellent school, but the one thing that makes all the difference is the outstanding human and professional quality of the teachers.
Liviu Groza
As a University instructor (professor), I think I have a pretty good handle on what a well-prepared college freshman should look like. My husband and I are continually impressed by the thoughtfulness that went into and continues to inform the basic CIS curriculum.
Lois Huneycutt
Our experience with CIS has been one of joy. We have been thrilled to see our daughter challenged in education and then excel in such a wonderful learning environment.
Loy and Lynn Puckett
We came to CIS initially looking for a rigorous, traditional education, and not only have we found it; we have gained so much more in the process. In a few short months, we have seen our sixth grade son evolve into a responsible, confident young man, and we credit the CIS environment for much of that development.
Isabel Rife
