The International School
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The International School provides a warm, multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese for preschool through 5th grade. Children become fluent in another language, at home in other cultures, and engaged in math, science, social studies and arts....
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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 | 394 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 - 139 students | |||
| Kind - 58 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 25 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 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 | 1:7 | * 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:
- The International School provides a warm, multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese for preschool through 5th grade. Children become fluent in another language, at home in other cultures, and engaged in math, science, social studies and arts.
- Profile last updated: 11/12/2009
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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