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IST is dedicated to developing globally minded, internationally confident students through the delivery of a unique education in immersive language learning, cultural understanding, leadership and character development.
Immersive language learning in four languages is supported by the Cambridge International Curriculum recognised worldwide as the International Gold standard.
Club or Organization: Art Club, Chess Club, Lego Club, Math Club, Science Club
Arts and Music Programs: Choir and media club, music lessons
School Notes
The International School of Tucson is a leading International
School committed to offering the Tucson community an unequaled
world class international education. We believe that we are the
only school in the United States that offer an immersion language
program in four languages combined with one of the worlds best
curriculum. 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. We are 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, developed a
curriculum that is full 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.
Grades: PK-8 | 173 students7.4 miles 7801 E Kenyon Drive Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 296-8989
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
53/3/2020
A great school! Definitely go above and beyond for my girls! Different activities to keep the kids engaged!
- Posted by Parent - Shonda
512/27/2018
I have had my children in the school for five and a half years. They have gone through the infant program all the way to second grade (currently). We couldn't be happier with the school. Academics are excellent, language immersion is superb, and the teachers and staff are exceptional. Small classes and multiple after school activities in addition to art, music, and physical education programs contribute to our children's educational experience being very well rounded. Aside from the amazing amazing community as a whole, one of my favorite aspects of IST is the love of learning that is promoted throughout every class at every age. It is a wonderful school and I highly recommend it.
- Posted by Parent - Spanish Program Parent
510/7/2018
I have recently started two sons at this school in Grade 2, one in French and the other in Spanish. The tuition is excellent from native speakers and already my sons are conversing in basic language. Many of their class (of 12) are bilingual having been in immersion since preschool. The curriculum is very strong and taught by experienced international teachers. After school clubs are awesome. Overall this is an outstanding school built on language, fun and academics.
- Posted by Parent - Julie Brown
510/7/2018
My two children have been in the school since kindergarten and have progressed superbly well. Both have progressed incredibly well and have become bilingual. They are both on course for early graduation. Thanks IST
- Posted by Parent - Cynnamon
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