The International School

025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, OR, 97201-0972
Tel: (503)226-2496
Grades: PK - 5 | 463 students
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With true immersion in Spanish, Chinese or Japanese, children become fluent in another language, at home in other cultures, and engaged in math, science, social studies and arts. And with our authorized International Baccalaureate inquiry-based program, students learn to acquire, organize, and communicate knowledge – skills for lifelong learning and success.

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The International School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1990
Student Body
Total Students 463 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 41% (OR School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 11 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,900
Tuition Notes Please see http://intlschool.org/tuition/ for details
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,500
Admissions Director Jan Williams
Admissions Associate Linda Bonder
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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:

  • As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) school, The International School uses guided inquiry-based teaching that centers on student questions. Rather than working through a standard lesson and memorizing facts, students study a central idea by creating and exploring their own questions. Through this concept-driven process, students gain deep understanding and learn the skills needed to acquire, organize, and communicate knowledge. It is those skills that enable children to become independent learners, capable of pursuing knowledge beyond the classroom and throughout life. The school was founded in 1990 and today educates over 450 students.

    • Profile last updated: 09/27/2012

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The International School
Gr. PK-5 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Clay Street KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.5 mi. away
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