Missoula International School

an independent preschool through eighth grade educational choice to the greater Missoula community
2. inquiry based learning environment that inspires creativity and critical thinking as the flagship PYP International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the Northwest
3. a full language immersion environment which research proves increases cognitive development, literacy, cultural understanding and self-confidence
4. a 21st century education using a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) based teaching approach
5. a safe and nurturing environment that promotes freedom of expression and a culture of collaboration in a multiage setting
6. class sizes that allow for more individual attention and deeper relationships within the school community
7. an academic culture that promotes individual responsibility and equips students to take action as locally and globally-minded citizens
8. a learning environment that encourages academic and artistic risks to develop confidence and foster a well-rounded individual
9. a multicultural environment that connects students with people of diverse and international perspectives
10. preparation for MIS graduates who consistently excel at upper level academic high school and college classes, travel the world and communicate in multiple languages, and contribute to their community in multiple ways. OUR MISSION
Missoula International School inspires principled global citizens and lifelong learners through a challenging bilingual education from preschool to eighth grade. OUR VISION
At MIS, we believe our community of learners will impact the world in positive ways as we embrace international friendships, share information and ideas in multiple languages, and forge creative solutions through cross-cultural dialogue. OUR VALUES
Cooperation
• We value an academic culture that nurtures individual responsibility and inspires members to work together and serve the local and global community.
• We value the transformation that takes place when members of our community—students, families, faculty and friends—learn and work together. Connection
• We value relationships that connect people to each other.
• We seek connection with people of diverse perspectives in multiple languages.
• We recognize that learning languages connects people across cultural borders and enhances individual capabilities. Creativity
• We value a safe and nurturing environment that promotes freedom of expression and a culture of creativity.
• We recognize that the process of inquiry inspires creativity and critical thinking.
• We recognize that taking academic and artistic risks develops confidence and nurtures a well-rounded individual.