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International School of Boston
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  • Private, Boarding
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Sports
    grade B minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 15
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$43,870
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid
No data available  
From International School of Boston

Celebrating over 60 years of bilingual education, the International School of Boston (ISB) is an independent, non-profit, PK-12, multilingual school located in Cambridge. As a world-class, accredited academic institution, ISB places the development of the bilingual brain at the heart of its mission.

Long known for its excellence in bilingual French and English education, ISB has recently launched new Chinese- and Spanish-language programs. ISB students graduate with an American high school diploma and choose between two internationally renowned diplomas, the French or the International Baccalaureate, giving them the opportunity to thrive at leading universities in the United States, France, and around the world.

Offering a rich experience with rigorous programs, ISB prepares its students for a lifetime of learning and service.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1360
28 responses
Average ACT
29
13 responses

The International Baccalaureate at ISB

academic spotlight

The International Baccalaureate aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable & caring young people who are motivated to succeed and help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB students are encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning.

Culture & Safety

Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 37 responses
  • The all-school PTO party
    22%
  • Springfest
    16%
  • Spirit Week
    14%
  • Annual Gala
    8%
  • Holiday Fair
    8%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Pep rallies
    8%

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Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
570
38%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
54%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$31,560
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
2 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
69%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$145,330
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,237
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$920,893
National
$244,900

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