The International School
025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, OR, 97201-0972 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (503)226-2496
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
The International School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
The Association of Boarding Schools
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1990
County Multnomah County, OR
Student Body
Total Students 373 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( OR ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 37% 14%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 150 students
Kind - 65 students
Grade 1 - 52 students
Grade 2 - 41 students
Grade 3 - 28 students
Grade 4 - 22 students
Grade 5 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 35%
Average Class Size 11
This School ( OR ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:17
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 179 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,100
Tuition Notes Annual tuition for the '07/'08 school year runs from $4,100 for 2 half-days per week to $10,100 for 5 full days per week.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Headmaster Phil Sylla
Admissions Director Jan Williams
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10

Extracurriculars
Music lessonsMartial Arts Class
Mad ScienceKindergym
KinderdanceChinese Dance Troupe
Chinese ChoirChinese Calligraphy
Chess Club3rd Language Classes, Chinese & Spanish
 
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: 01/14/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 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 43 years old 36 years old
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Zipcode (97201)



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% Owning / % Renting 41% / 59% 61% / 39%
 
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