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International Charter School of Rhode Island

United States, Pawtucket

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 377
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Portuguese
Typical class size 17
Strengths Trilingual: English, Spanish, Portuguese, 50/50 dual-language model, 39 countries / 20 languages, Tuition-free public charter, IB programme
Clubs Athletics, Visual Arts, Music, Photography
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

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.

334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

The Essentials

International Charter School of Rhode Island has 377 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Spanish, Portuguese.

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.
Academics

International Charter School of Rhode Island teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 14.

Curriculum

Dual-language education (50/50) in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with IB framework. Social and Emotional Learning integrated.

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

Community

Community representing 39 countries and 20 languages.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

ICS PA (Family Association) is active.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Campus includes a children's garden.

Academic Facilities

Technology and library services.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.
Languages

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

Admissions

Enrollment through application. 1,500+ applications received annually.
School Events
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