International School of Portland

Three-Track Immersion School with Study Abroad for 5th Graders

International School of Portland offers full immersion in Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish — one of only two schools in the US with three language tracks under one roof. Preschool through 5th grade on a South Waterfront campus, with the program culminating in a tuition-included study abroad trip.

Programs Offered

• Early Childhood (preschool)
• Elementary grades 1–5
• Choice of three language tracks: Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish
• 5th grade Capstone Study Abroad trip to China, Japan, or Mexico

What's Included

• Full language and cultural immersion throughout the school day
• International Baccalaureate authorization (first IB elementary in the Pacific Northwest since 2010)
• Inquiry-based learning methodology
• Campus with nature spaces in the South Waterfront District
• Study abroad included in tuition for graduating 5th graders

Experience

One of the most serious language-commitment options in Portland. The IB authorization plus 5th grade international trip mean graduates leave with real fluency and lived travel experience — rare at the elementary level. Best fit for families committed to one language path through upper elementary.