The International School of Tucson is a non‑profit, co‑educational international school in Tucson that offers language immersion education from early years through middle school, including a nursery school for infants and toddlers.
The International School of Tucson is a non‑profit, non‑selective, co‑educational school that provides an international, language‑focused education from nursery through middle school. The school emphasizes language immersion, global citizenship, and holistic development of students’ academic, social and emotional needs.
Language immersion is a central feature across the school: full immersion begins in preschool (programs in French, German, Spanish and Chinese) with dual immersion continuing in the junior school. The curriculum is designed to develop multilingualism, cultural awareness and 21st‑century learning skills alongside core academics.
The nursery program is described as developmentally focused and individualized, with environments arranged to support infants’ schedules and toddlers’ language development, social skills and creative play. Children in the early years are exposed to English as the primary language with opportunities for additional exposure to Spanish, German, Mandarin and French.
The school presents a community‑oriented approach with regular community events and a Board of Trustees that oversees governance and long‑term strategy. Annual events and school traditions are part of the school calendar.
The Foundation/Kindergarten level is a continuation level for full‑time enrollment, with placement determined by each child’s readiness.
The Infant Programme revolves around the individual schedule and needs of each baby and is designed to help infants grow and develop in a caring, nurturing environment.
Junior and Middle School levels are full‑time programs with placement based on each student’s competency and appropriateness rather than strictly by birth date; age ranges may overlap across levels.
Full language immersion begins in Preschool, with programs offered in French, German, Spanish and Chinese.
Reception is the entry level offered in all language programs; part‑time (2–4 days) and full‑time enrollment are available at this level.
The toddler programme promotes learning through language development, personal skills training, social interaction, creative thinking opportunities, and center‑based cooperative activities.
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Transition is a continuation level offered for full‑time enrollment, with placement based on appropriateness for each child rather than strictly by birth date.
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