Missoula International School (MIS) is an independent, NWAIS-accredited IB World School in Missoula, Montana, founded in 1995. Offering Spanish immersion from preschool through 8th grade, MIS delivers the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with multiage classrooms and low student-teacher ratios.
Location
MIS is at 808 South 3rd Street West in Missoula, MT 59801.
Stages
Preschool through 8th grade.
Type
MIS is an independent co-educational day school.
Country affiliation
Spanish immersion with international perspective through IB.
Governance and Ownership
Non-profit independent school governed by a Board of Trustees.
Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) delivered through Spanish immersion. Multiage classrooms with low teacher-to-student ratios promote bilingualism as a lifelong cognitive benefit.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and counselling services are provided.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services available.
History
Founded in 1995, celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Community
Active parent involvement and alumni community.
Facilities Overview
Main campus with multiage learning spaces.
Academic Facilities
Art, music, physical education, library, and SEL counselling spaces.
Academic & Intellectual
After-school enrichment programmes are offered.
Arts & Creative
Art and music instruction are part of the programme.
Cultural & Language
Spanish immersion shapes international and cultural awareness.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Summer camps are available.
Language Provision
Spanish and English are both used, with immersion in Spanish.
Bilingual Teaching
Spanish-English bilingual instruction through immersion.
Immersion Programs
Spanish immersion is the primary mode of instruction.
Accreditations
IB World School (PYP and MYP). NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) accredited.
Admissions
Online application via RenWeb portal. Campus visits available.
Scholarships
Financial aid is available through the Making MIS Affordable programme.
