International School of Arizona is a American Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Scottsdale, United States. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $14,000 to $20,540 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarship Program supported by the Arizona Private School Tax Credit and the French Bourse (for French citizens). All students are eligible for at least one form of scholarship; many qualify for several. Types include: Private School Tax Credit Scholarships for All Students, Private School Tax Credit Income-Based Scholarships, and French Bourse Need-Based Scholarships.
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About
International School of Arizona is a private nonprofit dual-language school in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering French and Spanish immersion for students aged 18 months through 8th grade. Affiliated with the AEFE network and Instituto Cervantes, the school blends a French language tradition with a US Honors core curriculum across three divisions: Early School, Lower School, and Middle School. Students can earn internationally recognized DELE and DELF language diplomas, and benefit from small class sizes, after-school enrichment, and a strong character education program.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ISA offers dual-language French and Spanish immersion from 18 months through 8th grade, affiliated with the AEFE network and Instituto Cervantes. Students can earn DELE and DELF diplomas aligned to CEFR. The school blends a French language tradition with a US Honors core curriculum, features small class sizes, and offers after-school enrichment through Explorer's Den and summer programming via Camp Pathfinders.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-8 | USD 20,540 |
| Kindergarten | USD 19,500 |
| PK1-PK4 Full time | USD 18,000 |
| PK1-PK3 Half days M-F | USD 16,250 |
| PK1-PK3 Part-time (3 days) | USD 14,000 |
Original currency: USD 14,000 - 20,540. Application fee: $250.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply anytime during the year by submitting an online application with required documents (birth certificate, parents' ID, educational records, diagnostic/testing results if applicable, records release form). 2. If entering PK4 or above, arrange a Shadow Day to experience a day at ISA. 3. The Admissions Review Committee reviews the application and grants or denies acceptance. 4. If accepted, parents complete the online enrollment process and pay a 10% tuition deposit upon signing the enrollment agreement.
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School Day
Early School hours 8:30am–2:30pm; half day 8:30am–12:00pm.
Student Life
Four houses: Coyotes, Bobcats, Gila Monsters, and Roadrunners. Students are assigned to a house for teams, sports days, and positive reinforcement.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Character Strong program supports student wellbeing and character development. Kevin Wilkinson is the director of student support and wellbeing. The program emphasizes values of respect, integrity, and community, and teaches students to become compassionate leaders through character education.
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School Background
Private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a Board of Trustees of up to twelve members with fiduciary responsibility; the Board selects the Head of School, approves compensation, and oversees finances.