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International School of Monterey

United States, Seaside

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 5 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 440
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Typical class size 24
Strengths IB PYP and MYP, 25th anniversary, Schoolwide Enrichment Model, SEL curriculum, Enrollment lottery
Clubs After-School International, Middle School Sports
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

International School of Monterey is an IB World School in Seaside, California, founded around 2001 and celebrating its 25th anniversary. Serving K-8 with IB PYP and MYP, the school features a Schoolwide Enrichment Model, Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, and enrollment lottery.

1720 Yosemite Street, Seaside, CA 93955.

The Essentials

International School of Monterey has 440 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

ISM is at 1720 Yosemite Street in Seaside, CA 93955.

Stages

Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Type

ISM is a public co-educational IB World School.

Additional learning support

Special education services available.

Academics

International School of Monterey teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 5 to 14.

Curriculum

IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. Schoolwide Enrichment Model. Social-Emotional Learning curriculum. IB Learner Profile approach.

Gifted and Talented

Schoolwide Enrichment Model.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Formal Social-Emotional Learning curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Special education services available.

Admissions

Admissions

Enrollment lottery system. Open houses for prospective families.

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