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International School of Arizona

United States, Scottsdale

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Character Strong program supports student wellbeing and character development; Kevin Wilkinson is the director of student support and wellbeing. The program emphasizes values of respect, integrity, and community. The Portrait Of A Graduate defines SEL-related outcomes with traits such as Compassionate Communicator and Citizen Of The World. The school's guiding principles include developing Active Citizens of the World and fostering Multilingualism, contributing to SEL through global citizenship and language learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The International School of Arizona offers French and Spanish language immersion programs that begin at 18 months and continue through 8th grade. Early School starts bilingual fluency from 18 months to 5 years old. Lower School develops knowledge and skills in two languages from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Middle School provides a robust, bilingual academic environment for Grades 6-8. Accreditations include AEFE of France and Instituto Cervantes of Spain.

Mental Wellbeing

Character Strong program supports student wellbeing and character development; Kevin Wilkinson is the school's director of student support and wellbeing. The program teaches values such as respect, integrity and community. The school emphasizes developing compassionate leaders through character education.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Spanish
Fees $20,075
Ages 1 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 371
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No

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.

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