International School gears up to open new campus

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local private school is gearing up to welcome its students to a new campus, and it will be the first time all of its students will be together at the site, but before it officially welcomes everyone back. The International School of Indiana recently finished its Language Summer Camp in partnership with the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Two organizations whose values align with bringing the world to the Hoosier state.

Campers got a unique opportunity to try out the Chen Family Lower School, the newest addition on campus. Throughout four weeks, participants were exposed to French, Mandarin, and Spanish. Head of School, Elizabeth Head, explained to News 8 the advantage of partnering with the university and its ability to offer students a better understanding of different cultures. “They have teachers all over the world teaching at IU every day,” said Head.

The partnership gives the school a chance to work with experts native to the countries that the students are learning about at camp. The instructors adjust their skill set to meet the needs of students at any level. “They find people who have their skill set and bring it to the K-12 environment,” added Head. Some activities included arts and crafts, rehearsing vocabulary words, group discussion, and games. “Our students can benefit from their expertise. And what we do with language immersion and multiculturalism. It’s a great fit,” Head said.

The summer camp was the first time many students stepped inside the new lower building. Before building it, the younger grades operated out of a building on Butler’s campus. ISI is a private school; however financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available. The first day of school for the entire campus is Aug. 9. It is currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 semester.