International School of Arizona

International School of Arizona (ISA), located in North Scottsdale, is a private, nonprofit
independent school with a 28+ year history in Arizona. ISA has evolved and currently
has over 365 students enrolled.

ISA, a dual immersion school, offers French and Spanish language immersion
programs that begin at 18 months (PK1) and continue through 8th grade. The school is proud
of the many accomplishments and achievements earned throughout the years. For the
third consecutive year, (2025, 2024 and 2023), ISA was voted #1 Best Private School and
Pre School in Scottsdale, and Best Mascot, Atlas the Palomino. These accolades are a
testament to both educational quality and spirited community culture.
New Accreditations & Global Recognition ISA achieved accreditation from the
International Spanish Academy, officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of
Education. This marks a significant enhancement to its Spanish immersion track,
alongside ongoing affiliations with Cognia, the French Ministry of Education, and
Instituto Cervantes.

Building on Success: What’s Ahead for the future is Steady Enrollment Growth. ISA
has grown from 14 students in 1998 to nearly 380 students in 2025 and plans to
continue this growth trajectory by leveraging its award-winning digital presence.
Multilingual Curriculum Expansion ISA offers a robust immersion model starting at 18
months through Grade 8. By end of 3rd grade, students are proficient in English and
either French or Spanish; by 4th grade, a third language is introduced, enabling
trilingual fluency by 8th grade. Enhanced Accreditations.

The new International Spanish Academy accreditation—formally celebrated in
November 2024—further strengthens ISA’s dual-language credentials, reinforcing its
reputation for bilingual excellence.
Emphasis on the “Portrait of a Graduate” ISA continues to cultivate its defining
graduate traits—Curious Problem Solver, Compassionate Communicator, Inspirational
Leader, Advocate, Balanced Achiever, and Global Citizen—through advisory programs,
student-led initiatives, and communitybuilding events.
In Summary the International School of Arizona continues to shine academically,
culturally, and technologically:
• Leading the region as the #1 private and preschool for the second straight year.
• Expanding globally with deeper language accreditations and immersive curriculum.
• Fostering growth in enrollment, faculty, and community engagement.
• Empowering students through leadership, robotics, philanthropy, and a globally
minded education model.

ISA is poised to build on this stellar foundation—deepening its multilingual mission,
enriching student experiences, and continuing to cultivate compassionate, curious
leaders ready for a global future.

Interested in learning more or applying? ISA offers ‘rolling admissions’ throughout the
year provided there is space in the class. A campus tour can be scheduled by
contacting the school via their admissions office at admissions@isaz.org or by calling
480-874-2326.