International Charter School of Rhode Island is a free public dual-language charter school in Pawtucket, serving K-8 students. Teaching alternates between English, Spanish, and Portuguese on a 50/50 basis with 60% of staff speaking languages other than English, representing 39 countries and 20 languages.
Location
ICS is at 334 Pleasant Street in Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Stages
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Type
ICS is a tuition-free co-educational public dual-language charter school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Community from 39 countries speaking 20 languages.
Additional learning support
Special education services available.
Country affiliation
Portuguese-speaking community ties including student exchanges with the Azores.
School day structure
Students alternate learning in two languages between morning and afternoon on a 50/50 basis.
Curriculum
Dual-language education (50/50) in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with IB framework. Social and Emotional Learning integrated.
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into the curriculum.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special education services provided.
Mental Wellbeing
Health and wellness services available.
Community
Community representing 39 countries and 20 languages.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ICS PA (Family Association) is active.
Facilities Overview
Campus includes a children's garden.
Academic Facilities
Technology and library services.
Arts & Creative
Visual arts and music education.
Cultural & Language
Student exchanges with the Azores.
Social & Hobbies
After-school ICS+ programmes.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Summer programmes and health services.
Language Provision
English, Spanish, and Portuguese are all languages of instruction. 60% of staff speak other languages.
Bilingual Teaching
Dual-language instruction alternates between two languages on a 50/50 basis.
Immersion Programs
Students learn in English and either Spanish or Portuguese, alternating morning and afternoon.
Admissions
Enrollment through application. 1,500+ applications received annually.
