I am extremely impressed by ISM. Academics are superb and the attention students get is unbeatable. I learned so much in my years at ISM, and every skill I learned there has stayed with me all my life. I moved away after spending some years at the school, and I found that the academic program at ISM
... Read more pushes you, but doesn't make you resent it. What I'd learned was more advanced, and when I began at the new school, I was completely prepared, and rather bored with the lack of a challenge. Arts are absolutely wonderful and so are sports, but this school isn't known as much for their sports. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/07/09
As a parent at ISM, I would say the education has gone downward since our start there. Classes have gone from 17 to 25, yet the price continues to increase while the resources dwindle. As a for-profit school, they don't treat you much like a customer, and have the mentality, it's 'your way or the highway'
... Read more -- some of the tacts they take are not progressive at all. For the money, I'd find yourself a good public school that has a good language program and save yourself the hassles we're encountering... Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
this is a very good school we have awesome education and fun extracurricular activities like track soccer basketball cross country swimming volleyball and the play duhhhh something that would make our school even better is if you send your kids there!!! we are dropping like flies
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Posted by a student on 08/16/09
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) is best known for its rigorous curriculum and AP statistics (50% of its graduating seniors are AP Scholars), but ISM should also be known for its wonderful art, music, and drama offerings and its dedicated teachers, staff, and administration. I have had
... Read more two students graduate from ISM-- one was gifted and the other had a slight learning disability. The school provided opportunities to enhance and develop each of my children's capabilities to their fullest. Both of my children were accepted by the college of their choosing, and ISM provided insight into the college selection process. At ISM every student has the flexibility to join as many extra-curricular activities as they want; and, every student participates, whether they're a star athlete or just out to have fun. I would highly recommend ISM to any parent who is looking for a top level college-prep school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
We have had children attending International School of MN for 15 years, one has graduated, the second is in middle school. The school offers all students the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the school including, arts, sports,various clubs, and student life. The academics are superior.
... Read more The children are taught from day one to respect their piers, staff and administration. Each teacher knows your child and takes an interest in their success. High school students are encouraged to take AP classes, my older child received many credits in college for the APcourses offered at ISM. She was much better prepared for college than her friends and roommates, ISM is truly a college pre school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
I have 2 daughters that attend ISM. They love it there. The music and the art programs are amazing. I have never seen so many young people in one place that are so very talented in either art or music. The school has d decent extended day program. Your child can take music lessons through the school,
... Read more which is really nice. Most of the children there are respectful and kind to each other, it really is like an extended family for the kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
My child was at ISM for 3 years . Every year I had struggled with idea of moving to a diffrent school. I felt that ISM had more to offer (or I was lead to believe.) for gifted children and will be Challenged enough. However since the begining, it had been a struggle to keep my child interested in school.
... Read more I feel they really live upto ' NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND' Moto at cost of Children who are advanced. No accomodations were made, nothing done to keep them intersted or challenged. It was to the point where my child was feeling bored. Talking to school and teachers was USELESS. They kept passing the buck, saying it will change in higher grades, but Eventually I was told no accelrated/ advanced levels were available till Middle School and that is not an option. (so basically Shut up). My child is no longer there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
This school offers a breadth of opportunities not often seen in public or private schools. The environment created is supportive and friendly, with teachers who take an active interest in their students' activities and performance.
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/08
I am a middle school student at the International School and I think it is amazing. The curriculum is outstanding. I, as a student, admire the secondary language. All year round, your student will be learning either French or Spanish as a period of the day. I have been taking French for 8 years and it
... Read more is simply wonderful. My parents are amazed to hear me speak fluently in French with my neighbors. Academic wise, this school will give your child personal attention. This school is for college prep. I strongly and highly recommend this school for your child. It is amazing. Lauren Lindahl. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/11/08
I have changed many schools trying to find the best one.. With International school of Minnesota, I think I found what I was looking for, where children are getting the best education, personalized attention, and are happy. I hear often parents complaining that their kids don't want to leave the school
... Read more when they come to pick them up (this is true and I am witnessing it every day). Afsana Motameni Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Eden Prairie schools — International School Of Mn is located at 6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie MN 55344. 6385 Beach Rd is in the 55344 ZIP code in Eden Prairie, MN International School Of Mn is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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