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CIS is invested in development of the total person, which is reflected in the school mission statement: "To guide students in the pursuit of excellence through academic, physical, and creative achievement while exemplifying a commitment to integrity, trust and responsibility. To encourage students to realize the joy of living through personal achievement and service to others in preparation for higher learning and community life." CIS emphasizes a classic curriculum, including art, drama, foreign languages, language arts, Latin (beginning in sixth grade), mathematics, music, physical education, science, and social studies. At CIS, students are active partners in the learning process.
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Official information of Columbia Independent School in 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: Grades Prekindergarten-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $19,350
# of Students: 317
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: N/A
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 69%
SAT: 1961/2400

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#12 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#18 Rice University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#21 Emory University 1
#21 Georgetown University 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#29 University of Michigan 1
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#32 New York University 1
#33 University of Rochester 1
#34 Brandeis University 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 Tulane University 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1
#52 University of Washington 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#61 Clemson University 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#61 Southern Methodist University 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#61 University of Georgia 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#69 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Baylor University 1
#72 Rutgers University 1
#75 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#82 Texas Christian University 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#96 Saint Louis University 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #29 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1
LAC #47 The University of the South 1
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Latin
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Latin
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1998
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL
School Code:
TOEFL: 1639
SSAT: 2517
ISEE: 263784

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Frequently Ask Questions about Columbia Independent School

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Tell me a bit about Columbia Independent School.
Columbia Independent School is Co-ed private day school located in Kansas City, Missouri, US. It was founded 1998, and currently has about 317 students, -1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.cislions.org.
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Where is Columbia Independent School located?
Columbia Independent School is located in the State of Missouri of USA. The closest major city is Kansas City, which is about 119 miles away from school. Most families can choose Kansas City International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Columbia Independent School have rigorous academic requirements?
Columbia Independent School is offering 13 AP courses.

Columbia Independent School also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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In 2005-2015, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Duke University and University of Pennsylvania.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Columbia Independent School’s official site: http://www.cislions.org or call them at (573)777-9250.
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Similar to most private schools in the US, Columbia Independent School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Columbia Independent School?
Yes, here are few: Columbia Catholic School, Morningside Community School and Columbia SDA Junior Academy.

The closest major city is Kansas City. You can find out more schools near Kansas City here.
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What is the latest tuition for Columbia Independent School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Columbia Independent School in 2024 is $19,350, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

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