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Language immersion in French and Spanish begins at 18 months and continues through 8th grade. There are three divisions: Early School (PK1–K), Lower School (1–5), and Middle School (6–8), each with small class sizes and two immersion tracks. By around third grade, students are proficient in English and their track language; in fourth grade the third language is introduced so they can converse in that language; by eighth grade they could be multilingual in English, French, and Spanish.
The Explorer's Den offers after-school enrichment in STEM, creative arts, language, sports, and leadership opportunities. Camp Pathfinders provides summer camp with specialty camps in STEM, art and creative expression, technology, sports, and leadership. Extended care is available with before- and after-care options.
French and Spanish language immersion programs begin at 18 months and continue through 8th grade. There are two immersion tracks: French and Spanish. The DELE testing center is on campus. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, the Cervantes Institute, the International Spanish Academy by the Spanish Government, and Cognia.
The Explorer's Den offers after-school enrichment in STEM, creative arts, language, sports, and leadership opportunities. Camp Pathfinders features specialty camps in STEM, art and creative expression, technology, sports, and leadership. Extended care provides before- and after-care options to extend the school day.
Portrait of a ISA Graduate defines six core characteristics that guide student development. Compassionate Communicator and Inspirational Leader emphasize empathy, effective communication, and leadership for the benefit of others. The values 'Purposeful, Ambitious, Balanced' and 'Citizen of the World' highlight serving others, the community, and the world.
Inspirational Leader is one of the six Portrait of a ISA Graduate characteristics. Leadership development begins in Early School and grows through 8th grade. The 'Citizen of the World' attribute fosters global leadership and responsibility.
A balanced approach to life and personal well-being is emphasized as part of the Portrait of a ISA Graduate. Extended care and after-school programs support balanced, well-being-friendly schedules. The Explorer's Den offers engaging after-school activities that promote joy and meaningful experiences.
International School of Arizona is nonprofit school offering dual-language curriculum with French and Spanish immersion from 18 months through 8th grade. Affiliated with AEFE network, ISA blends a French language tradition with US Honors core curriculum. Three divisions organize the school: Early School (PK1–K), Lower School (Grades 1–5), and Middle School (Grades 6–8). Instruction is delivered by native-language teachers, with daily English lessons to support bilingual fluency. In Middle School, students pursue a U.S. Honors Core Curriculum in a bilingual environment, with opportunities in robotics, public speaking, collaboration, and Personal Inquiry Project; language proficiency is tracked from 3rd grade, culminating in DELE and DELF diplomas aligned to CEFR. ISA offers small classes and after-school program with activities through Explorer's Den and Camp Pathfinders, plus on-campus music lessons via Arizona School of Music. The school carries accreditation from French Ministry of Education, Cervantes Institute, Spanish International Academy, globally aware, and Cognia.
