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Missoula International School

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  • A group of children holding nets follows an adult along a gravel path in a natural setting.
  • An instructor leads a group of children sitting in a circle in a classroom setting.
  • A group of children and adults pose in front of a decorated truck during an outdoor event.
  • A child sits at a table and looks through a binder filled with papers and drawings.
  • A colorful, modern library entrance hallway leads to double glass doors.
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About this provider

We are a Spanish immersion, International Baccalaureate® (IB) school for children aged preschool to 8th grade in Missoula, Montana. We take children on a journey to become bilingual, curious, principled, and open-minded thinkers.

How to join

Applications are due February 15, 2027. Admissions decisions will be communicated in mid-March 2027.

Enroll: Missoula International School

Program type
Preschool, School
Approach
International Baccalaureate® World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Philosophy

Missoula International School inspires principled global citizens and lifelong learners through a challenging bilingual education from preschool to eighth grade.

A typical day

8:30 am quiet time to read, 8:40 am morning meeting & routines, 9:00 am unit of inquiry, 10:00 am outdoor time, 10:15 am snack & oral presentations, 10:30 am writer’s workshop, 11:30 am lunch & recess, 12:15 pm reader’s workshop, 12:45 pm specialist class, 1:30 pm outdoor time, 1:45 pm math workshop, 3:05 pm closing song, activity & reflection, 3:15 pm end of the day

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
PreK | ages 4-5; K/1 Multiage | ages 5 - 7; 2/3 Multiage | ages 7 - 9; 4/5 Multiage | ages 9 - 11
Ratio or class size
Small class sizes

Cost and payment

Published cost
Tuition Rates for 2026/2027 A non-refundable enrollment deposit is required upon acceptance to secure your child's place. 5 Half or 3 Full Day Preschool $11,750 5 Full Day Preschool $16,250 PreKindergarten (PreK) $17,250 K/1 Multiage $19,300 2/3 Multiage $19,550 4/5 Multiage $19,750 Middle School (Grades 6-8) $19,990
How families pay
Fee