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If the term/position of Instructional Coach is new to you, you’re not alone. Instructional Coaching was new to ISP last fall and I am pleased to report that this position has been positively embraced by our teaching and learning community. The vision for this position is that the instructional coach (IC) at International School of… View Article

Did you know that ISP has a professional development center for educators? At our Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching, we bring high-quality professional development (PD) to Portland! Through workshops, conferences, and networking events, we aim to support our ISP community – and others around the world! Ongoing Educator Professional Development supports engaging and connected learning… View Article

Find out what our students are learning this Fall and how you can contribute to their enrichment by sharing your culture, knowledge, experiences and expertise.    Units of Inquiry by Grade, Fall 2024 PreK: Sharing the Planet– We connect with our environment through curiosity and responsibility. Exploring our surroundings: Students demonstrate an understanding of personal… View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND WELCOMES MEXICAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Students from Harmony School in Saltillo, Coahuila, visit International School of Portland for a weeklong school and homestay experience; marks first exchange experience from Mexico Portland, Oregon – April 8, 2024: In an exciting cultural exchange initiative, fifth-grade students from Harmony School in… View Article

Dear ISP Community, As the temperatures start to rise and the sun begins to shine, I am thrilled to announce that Paula Cano has been selected as our new Head of Early Childhood after a thorough, inclusive, and rigorous selection process! Many of you already know Paula as our Primary Years Program Coordinator and also… View Article

Dear ISP Community, On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team at ISP, we’re excited to announce that International School of Portland has formally purchased the Lower Playground property. We’ve been leasing it for decades from a longtime Portland family, and have been engaged in discussions about acquiring it for many… View Article

On May 23, International School of Portland hosted Consul General Yuzo Yoshioka and Consul Naoto Shigehisa from the Consular Office of Japan in Portland. Mr. Yoshioka, who arrived in Portland in March to lead the consulate, toured the 33-year-old school and met with students in the Japanese program.

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Language immersion education has an obvious benefit: improved language proficiency. Immersing students in a language environment allows them to become proficient in the language through constant exposure and practice. However, there are several other demonstrated benefits of language immersion! Here are just a few: Cultural understanding: Immersion programs expose students to the culture associated with… View Article

Our ISP Second and Third Graders made the local news! Last month, ISP 3rd Graders demonstrated December’s Learner Profile Trait of “Caring” by organizing a Clothing and Supply Drive!  In addition, based upon the ideas and leadership of our Japanese track 2nd and 3rd graders, the students created bookmarks and origami filled with messages of kindness, hope, and belonging. Local news media heard… View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International School of Portland’s Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching Hosts Inaugural Inquiry Learning Conference —The first of its kind in the nation, the center fills a significant gap in high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers working in language and inquiry-based teaching— October 18, 2022 (PORTLAND, Ore.) – On October 14-15, the… View Article

International School of Portland Announces Grant from the United States-Japan Foundation —The $75,000 grant will enhance the school’s unique Japanese language program and provide training for Japanese immersion teachers throughout the U.S.— January 25, 2022 (PORTLAND, Ore.) – International School of Portland of Portland has received a $75,000 grant from the United States-Japan Foundation to support… View Article

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