Primary School
Ages 5-10: Building bilingual skills and a love of learning
Primary School's international curriculum is delivered in students' target language. Across all coursework, elementary students are encouraged to question the world around them and solve problems in real-life contexts.
English language arts are part of the curriculum. By gradually increasing English language instruction time throughout the Primary School curriculum, we strengthen proficiency skills in English and the target language. Students move toward full mastery of both languages as they develop literacy, reading comprehension, oral expression, vocabulary, and grammar skills.
English language arts are part of the curriculum. By gradually increasing English language instruction time throughout the Primary School curriculum, we strengthen proficiency skills in English and the target language. Students move toward full mastery of both languages as they develop literacy, reading comprehension, oral expression, vocabulary, and grammar skills.
At the same time, students build solid foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, technology applications, art, and music. ISSA students are fully prepared to transition to middle school in either English or the target language of their choice.
Kindergarten
For children who will be 5 years old on September 1 of the enrollment year
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70% target language/30% English immersion
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Schedule: 8:00 am-3:15 pm
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Lower Elementary
For children who will be 6-8 years old on September 1 of the enrollment year
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60% target language/40% English immersion
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Schedule: 8:00 am-3:15 pm
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Upper Elementary
For children who will be 9-10 years old on September 1 of the enrollment year
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50% target language/50% English immersion
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Schedule: 8:00 am-3:30 pm
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Academic Framework
Our educational philosophy is rooted in constructivism and transdisciplinary learning with students at the center of the learning process. This enables them to acquire common skills and concepts across disciplines, strengthening problem-solving abilities in real-life contexts.
Our academic plan incorporates global best practices, including:
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Language immersion education
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International methods for teaching literacy
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Mandarin Chinese: Emphasizes tone production, stroke identification, radical semantics, character formation, and daily practice with phonetic-semantic compounds
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Spanish: Uses the phonetic-syllabic method, aligned with Texas SLAR standards
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French: Employs a syllabic reading/writing method, aligned with the French national curriculum
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Constructivist teaching methods
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Transdisciplinary topics that integrate various subjects
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Singapore Math
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STEAM and technology applications
Admission Requirements
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Kindergarten: Children may apply as beginners in their target language
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1st and 2nd Grades: Children must demonstrate an A1 level proficiency in the target language
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3rd Grade: Children are required to have a minimum B1 level proficiency
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4th and 5th Grades: Children must possess at least a B2 level proficiency
We are committed to supporting all learners. We will consider admission on a case-by-case basis and can develop a personalized leveling plan for students who do not meet the required proficiency levels.
