International School of Denver

Name

International School of Denver

Legal name

International School of Denver

Website

https://isdenver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual International Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Private K-12 school
• Language immersion education
• Independent school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - ECE & Primary School: Annual tuition for Early Childhood Education and Primary School programs (K1-Grade 5). Includes student laptops, lunch, experiential learning, and course materials.
2. Tuition - Middle School: Annual tuition for Grades 6-8 covering academic programs, athletics, and enrichment activities.
3. Tuition - High School: Annual tuition for Grade 9 with $10,000 founding generation incentive available for qualifying students. Includes laptops, lunch, experiential learning, and course materials.
4. New Family Facilities Fee: One-time facilities fee of $1,250 for first new student in each family, $625 for each additional sibling enrollment.
5. Extended Day School: Before and after-care services, after-school clubs, and athletics running from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
6. Financial Assistance Program: Approximately 11% of annual operating budget allocated to tuition discounting including financial assistance and tuition remission for faculty/staff families.
7. Summer Programs: Summer camp programs including STEM, creative arts, language immersion, and adventure activities for various age groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

International School of Denver is a PreK-12 independent school that delivers bilingual immersion education in French, Spanish, and Chinese alongside the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. It serves over 650 students from more than 28 nationalities across two Denver campuses, offering ECE through Grade 9 with planned expansion to Grade 12, plus enrichment programs such as summer camps, extended day care, athletics, and international travel.

Product overview

International School of Denver operates as a comprehensive preK-12 bilingual international school offering immersive language education in French, Spanish, and Chinese alongside the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school follows a unified educational model consisting of: Early Childhood Education (K1-K3, ages 3-6), Primary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grade 9+, expanding through Grade 12). Programs include IB PYP (K1-Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6-10), and DP candidate status (Grades 11-12). Enrichment programs include Summer Programs, Extended Day School, Athletics, International Travel, Fine Arts, and Student Support Services. Financial support includes need-based assistance and merit scholarships. The school serves over 650 students from 28+ countries across two campuses in Denver, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Full-day and part-time bilingual immersion education for children ages 3-6 (K1-K3), with 90% of class time in the target language. Offered across French, Spanish, and Chinese tracks with native-speaking educators and the IB PYP framework.
• Primary School Program (Grades 1-5) IB PYP-aligned bilingual education for Grades 1-5 across French, Spanish, and Chinese language tracks. Tuition of $29,950 per year includes student laptops, lunch, experiential learning, and course materials.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6-8 with continued language immersion, athletics, after-school clubs, and enrichment activities. Tuition of $32,150 per year.
• High School Program (Grade 9+) Founding high school program launched with Grade 9 in the 2025-26 school year, expanding through Grade 12. Currently authorized for IB PYP and MYP, with candidate status for the IB Diploma Programme. Listed tuition of $35,700 with $10,000 Founding Generation Incentive reducing effective tuition to $25,700.
• French Language Immersion Program Immersive bilingual education in French, authorized by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE) and recognized as a member of the Mission Laïque Française network. Operates Colorado's only certified DELE-adjacent French proficiency pathway through the school's broader language assessment ecosystem.
• Spanish Language Immersion Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 93rd-99th percentile math achievement on NWEA MAP assessments across Grades 3-9
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAGE DiningcoreOthersOn-campus dining services provider offering daily lunch service to all students. SAGE provides healthy, organic meals with allergen labeling, accommodating dietary restrictions including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. SAGE also maintains a peanut/tree-nut-free environment.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management platform providing admissions portal, parent portal, and enrollment management system. Used for inquiry forms, application tracking, parent communication, attendance, billing, and student records.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform for accessing additional online learning tools and educational applications. Streamlines student access to various educational technology resources.
• ToddlecoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system for K1-Grade 5 enabling teachers to share student learning, daily activities, semester progress reports, units of inquiry, assignments, and end-of-unit reflections with parents.
• ManageBaccoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic platform for Middle and High School students to manage daily activities, submit electronic assignments, receive teacher feedback, and review progress reports. Aligned with IB curriculum requirements.
• SchoolPasscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital check-in/checkout and attendance management system required for ECE families and Extended Day School pickup. Streamlines student safety and parent notification processes.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform powering the school website with content management, admissions integration, and communication features.
• NWEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAssessment provider delivering MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) computerized adaptive testing for measuring student reading, language usage, and math skills across all grade levels.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorization for PYP (K1-Grade 5) and MYP (Grades 6-10). Candidate status for Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). Provides curriculum framework, assessment standards, and professional development.
• French Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorization for French language program through AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network. Includes Mission Laïque Française membership for French educational standards.
• Government of Spain - Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Spanish Academy recognition providing authorization for Spanish language program with highest level of recognition from Spanish Ministry of Education.
• Confucius Institute Headquarters of ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition for Chinese language program and Colorado's only certified Mandarin language proficiency test center through Hanban/Office of Chinese Language Council International.
• I Love U Guys FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety protocol provider for Standard Response Protocol used for school safety drills including lock-down, lockout, evacuate, and shelter procedures.
• Dragon Parent Association (DPA)coreOthersParent-run organization focusing on community building among families through functional committees, events, communications, and service opportunities. Dragon Buddies mentor program pairs new families with returning families.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial assistance application platform for managing need-based tuition assistance applications, supporting economic diversity initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta International School: PreK-12 IB World School offering immersion tracks in multiple languages including French, Spanish, and German, closely paralleling ISDenver's three-language immersion model with full IB authorization.
• Avenues: The World School: Premium PreK-12 global school with multilingual tracks and an IB-aligned interdisciplinary curriculum; comparable model of combining language immersion with rigorous international curriculum at top-of-market tuition.
• International School of Los Angeles (LILA): PreK-12 French immersion school with multiple campuses in the LA area and IB programmes, the most established U.S. French immersion school operator and a useful scaling benchmark.
• French American School of Denver: Private PreK-8 French immersion school in the Denver metro area with comparable bilingual mission and family demographic, competing for the same international-minded families in the Denver market.
• French American International School: PreK-12 IB school in Portland offering French immersion with IB PYP/MYP/DP authorization, comparable in combining AEFE-accredited French program with full IB continuum.
• The Awty International School: PreK-12 school in Houston offering French, Spanish, and IB programmes with multiple government authorizations — directly comparable to ISDenver's trilingual-plus-IB model.
• United Nations International School: PreK-12 IB school in New York with multilingual programs and an internationally diverse student body drawn from UN missions and global families — a benchmark institution for globally-focused IB schools.
• Lycée Français de Denver: AEFE-accredited French school in the Denver area serving French-speaking and bilingual families, directly competing for the same French-immersion cohort that ISDenver targets.

Regional players

• Kent Denver School: Independent PreK-12 college-preparatory school in Denver competing for premium-tuition families in the same metro market, providing a private-school pricing benchmark.
• Colorado Academy: Independent PreK-12 day school in Denver competing for the same Denver private-school families, though without the trilingual immersion or IB curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isdenver
• Instagraminstagram.com/isdenver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-denver

Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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