The International School
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The International School provides a multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese language and culture. Children become bilingual as they learn a full American curriculum with native speaking teachers, small classes, and high expectations....
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The International School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Northwest Association of Accredited Schools Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 5 | ||
| Year Founded | 1990 | ||
| County | Multnomah County, OR | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 383 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 37% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 130 students | |||
| Kind - 60 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 55 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 25 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | ||
| Average Class Size | 11 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 179 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Please see www.intlschool.org/admissions/tuition/ for details | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,500 | ||
| Head of School | Dr, Alfonso Orsini | ||
| Admissions Director | Jan Williams | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| 3rd Language Classes, Chinese & Spanish | Chess Club | ||
| Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese Choir | ||
| Chinese Dance Troupe | Kinderdance | ||
| Kindergym | Mad Science | ||
| Martial Arts Class | Music lessons | ||
School Notes:
- A multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese language and culture. Children become bilingual as they learn a full American curriculum with native speaking teachers, small classes, and high expectations.
- 3-year-old preschool through 5th grade
- new students welcome in preschool and kindergarten without any 2nd language experience.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- Enrollment up in Beaverton, Hillsboro and Sherwood school districts; down in Tigard-Tualatin (The Oregonian)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 11:07:26 am
The poor economy could lead to a bulge as families move in with relatives, or a drop as they leave the area entirely. - Chinese Lessons (The Columbian)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 05:10:00 pm
Relatives of most adults in Clark College class also learning, know language - Nanotubes sorted, aligned to reduce friction (Planet Analog)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 01:11:47 pm
PORTLAND, Ore. — An international team studying the effects of friction on carbon nanotubes claims that it can be cut in half when carbon nanotubes are aligned lengthwise rather than transversely. - Nanotubes sorted, aligned to reduce friction (EETimes)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 03:08:05 pm
An international team studying the effects of friction on carbon nanotubes claims that it can be cut in half when carbon nanotubes are aligned lengthwise rather than transversely. Sponsored Topics: Carbon nanotube - Business - Materials - Friction - Nanomaterials - Chinese foreign policy adviser promotes stronger U.S.-China ties (The Oregonian)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 01:22:17 am
Faith Cathcart/The OregonianFourth-grade Chinese teacher Hong Shentu, left, introduces career diplomat Wu Jianmin, one of China's most influential foreign-policy advisers, on Tuesday to her students at The International School in Portland. Wu spoke with language-immersion students including 10-year-old Keiran Francis,...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97201) | School Zip (97201) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,960 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,569 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 36 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 41% / 59% | 61% / 39% |
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