Portland, OR · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
8500 Nw Johnson St., 97229 · (503) 292-7776
Enrollment
430
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$21,480–$30,420
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $21,480–$30,420. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
Scott Hardister
Head Of School
Curriculum & special classes
The school is Portland's oldest language-immersion school and the only IB school in Portland for PS-8th grade. It emphasizes STEM education and nurturing process-driven thinking within a multicultural fabric.
Financial aid
Financial aid is available to families who qualify, with over 20% of students receiving school-based aid. Awards are based on relative need and determined by a family’s demonstrated need using Clarity for objective, third-party assessments.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
Before school
Early Arrival is free.
After school
Aftercare Drop-In is available. Afterschool Explorers and enrichment clubs (Arts and Cultural Enrichment Weeks) are also offered.
Cost
Aftercare Drop-In, hourly: $20/hour (yearly and semester plans also available); Arts and Cultural Enrichment Weeks (ACE Weeks): $102/day; Afterschool Explorers: Fees vary; Summer Camp: Fees vary.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process involves submitting an application with general information, questionnaires, a family photo, and a $100 fee. Required forms include teacher recommendations and student records. An Admissions Meeting or student visit day is part of the process, with decisions typically made in March and April for priority applicants.
Apply by
February 1 for priority consideration; applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Application, $100 application fee, family photo, teacher recommendations (one for Maternelle/Lower School; one each for math, English, and advanced language for Middle School), student records (for Lower and Middle School), Admissions Meeting (for TPS-5th grade) or Student Visit Day (for Middle School).
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