International School Of Tucson
Tel: (520)406-0552
- The International School of Tucson seeks to provide all its students with : Education for an International Community and International-mindedness. We use the Cambridge International curriculum along with Language Immersion ("Bilingualism") programs in four langauges from Preschool through to final grade to meet international language standards.
Quick Stats
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 226 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 12 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Dependent on the number of days taken |
Student Body
| Total Students | 226 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 48% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Please see our website for tuition rates as they vary from Nursery through Middle School |
| % on Financial Aid | 55% |
| Admissions Director | Dawn Bryce |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Martial Arts, SoccerBasketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Soccer, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art Club, Gardening Club, Lego Club, Math Club, Science Club Arts and Music Programs: Choir and media club, music lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: basketball |
School Notes
- The International School of Tucson is a leading International School committed to offering the Tucson community an unequaled world class international education. Our unique curriculum offers a full language immersion in Spanish, Chinese, French and German in the Preschool and a dual immersion in Spanish, Chinese, French and German in the Junior School. It is a non-profit making, non-selective, co-educational school that provides a comprehensive and well-balanced education to children of wide ranging abilities. We emphasize learning-to-learn skills, citizenship and preparation for a successful life in an inter-cultural world. We provide a stimulating, challenging yet supportive environment for a student body of over 20 nationalities.
- A good education is the best legacy you can leave your child and IST understands that with the world becoming a global village, education should enhance a child`s ability to excel anywhere in the world. With this in mind, we strive to educate young people to become leaders who will be at the forefront of the rapid economic and social development sweeping through the world. The demands of living and working in a global economic community necessitates adaptable and flexible young people with the skill-set, knowledge and character to contribute and shape the future and meet the many challenges that lie ahead.
- International School of Tucson has, therefore, designed a curriculum that is full of a whole range of experiences, activities and opportunities which will nurture young people who are well-rounded and capable young men and women. All students will be entitled to receive high quality international education that not only caters for their diverse intellectual needs, but also guarantees that their physical, emotional, social and health needs are met.
- Every graduate of our school is a bilingual, bi-literate global citizen and is well placed for future educational progression anywhere in the world.
- We look forward to welcoming you to our school to show you how we strive to open the world to our students.
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