Academic calendar
Quarter / Term 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Quarter / Term 1Relevant now
- Quarter / Term 2
- Quarter / Term 3
- Quarter / Term 4
- Quarter / Term 4
Campus language
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Showing 7 of 7 terms
C
- CAISians
- The standard term used by students, staff, and alumni to refer to members of the CAIS community.
- Chartwells
- The external catering company that provides all on-campus dining services.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular co-curricular activity where students simulate UN proceedings.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for student representation and organizing school events.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria, which provides meal services managed by Chartwells.
- The Valley
- A shorthand reference to the school's location in Butterfly Valley.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Butterfly Valley
- The primary name for the CAIS campus location in Lai Chi Kok.
- cais_cafeteria
- CAIS Cafeteria
- ManageBac
- The primary learning management system used for tracking curriculum, assignments, and IB-related requirements.
- Octopus
- The multi-purpose smart card used by students for cafeteria purchases and library services.
- Phase 2
- The newer section of the campus featuring the Performance Hall, gymnasium, and specialized classrooms.
- PowerSchool
- The student information system used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- School Bus
- The primary transit system for students, with routes covering various districts in Hong Kong.
- The Performance Hall
- The main auditorium used for assemblies, concerts, and school-wide events.
- The Turf
- The rooftop or outdoor play area used for physical education and recreation.
- Uniform Shop
- The on-campus or online service where students must purchase required school attire.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Quarter / Term 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.