Arizona International Academy is committed to distinctive quality education beginning in the primary grade levels.
Strong foundational skills are taught through a variety of excellent curriculum and worthwhile activities and field trips.
AIA believes in academic excellence based upon the students' individual abilities.
We offer a strong academic program with many activities and special interest classes.
We believe that a personal relationship with God is the single most important part of our educational process.
We believe that Christian Service and sharing the Good News with our fellow human beings is essential in the development of the whole person.
AIA believes that learning must be an active adventure, integrating the spiritual, mental, physical, cultural and social aspects of life.
AIA believes that parents are the primary teachers in a child's life.
We want our students' parents to be actively involved in the learning process that takes place in our classrooms.
The AIA learning environment encourages the freedom of individual thought yet, at the same time, requires students to take responsibility for their own actions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Arizona International Academy?
The application deadline for Arizona International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Arizona International Academy located?
Arizona International Academy is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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