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Opening Doors to Success in a Constantly Changing World
Our Mission
For 25 years, ISA has balanced a personalized, family-focused environment with a commitment to academic excellence and growth, providing students with a unique opportunity to thrive. We nurture young minds who are not only ready to take on a challenge but excel in an intellectually stimulating environment. ISA’s world-class academics and immersive language programs empower students to achieve exceptional academic success, preparing them for future leadership roles.
At ISA, we cultivate intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in students who demonstrate a passion for learning. By the end of third grade, most of our students outperform their monolingual peers, excelling in both their native language and their track language (Spanish or French).
In fourth grade, students are introduced to a third language, setting them on a path to conversational fluency by eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum and commitment to global education develop what we call the “Portrait of a Graduate” – six outstanding qualities that define our students. These qualities are nurtured from Early School, strengthened in Lower School, and fully realized in Middle School, producing graduates who are not only academically exceptional but also well-rounded, confident, and globally-minded leaders.
ISA VOTED BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL IN SCOTTSDALE.
Explore our accredited French, Spanish, and International programs starting at 18 months to Grade 8.
ISA Vision Statement
We believe global understanding starts here.
We encourage and develop global citizens to have the drive, capacity, and skills to positively impact the world.
Develop Active Citizens of the World
We develop internationally minded citizens of the local and global community who actively make the world a better place.
Foster Multilingualism
We create supportive environments that allow our students to harness the power of languages to enhance their problem-solving skills, increase communication abilities, and see the world through the eyes and hearts of others.
Support & Instill a Desire for Academic Excellence
We foster academic excellence with rigorous learning expectations, supported by our national and international accrediting authorities and global education partners.
Benefits of the ISA Education
Strategic Vision Value
A Distinctive and Dynamic Academic Program
The world is changing rapidly and ISA is committed to cultivating a transformative learning
environment to inspire students to embrace change with resilience, creativity, and a global
perspective. Fueled by innovation and guided by ISA’s Portrait of a Graduate, we strive to mold
compassionate leaders who thrive in the unknown, shaping a brighter, interconnected world.
Fun Facts
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We are the Home of the Palominos!
ISA’s Palomino has its own color of BLUE! The Early School students also have a traditional colored Palomino of tan and white! It was voted the Best Mascot in Scottsdale!
2
We have Houses!
When families join the ISA community, each student is assigned to a 'house,' similar to the system in Harry Potter! These houses promote teamwork, participation in sports days, and encourage positive reinforcement. Which house will you join? Coyotes, Bobcats, Gila Monsters, or Roadrunners?
3
We have the best Parent's Association (PA)!
Every parent automatically becomes a part of the Parents Association and can be involved as much or a little as desired. The PA has Classroom Reps who host thrilled events for the whole family!
The International School of Arizona is a nonprofit, independent private school, educating students in a dual international curriculum, from age 18 months through grade 8.
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