Admission

Welcome to the Trailblazer Family!

Welcome to The International School of Texas! We are delighted that you are interested in applying to IST, where your child can explore their intellectual curiosity and discover their personal excellence, all in an environment where they feel a strong sense of belonging.

In combination with excellent and varied educational offerings, your child will have the world brought to their fingertips - from international travel and competitive robotics, to world language programs, robust fine arts opportunities, and competitive athletics, there is something for everyone at IST.

Experiences Offered

Class Visit Days

For Grades 3-10, we offer designated visit days throughout the year where students can experience a full day at IST, and parents join a Q&A session with faculty, including a tour. For Junior Pre-K through 2nd Grade, individual visits are available.

Open House

Don’t miss our Open House, where students and parents can attend classes, join a reception, and connect with faculty and current students.

Become a Trailblazer Online Information Session

Join us for a 30-minute Zoom session, where we’ll answer all your questions about the application process, visit days, and what to expect at IST. It’s a great opportunity to get personalized guidance and insights from our admissions team.

Parent Coffees

Join us for a coffee session, where you can meet and chat with IST faculty and current parents. It’s a relaxed opportunity to learn more about our programs, community, and school culture.

IB Experience Nights

Join us for in-depth sessions focused on the IB curriculum, where we’ll explore how our teachers bring this dynamic, globally-minded program to life in the classroom.

Ready to be a Trailblazer?

Are you ready to explore the opportunities and adventures that IST can offer your student? From Junior Pre-K through high school, we provide an innovative curriculum and vibrant student life designed to foster growth, leadership, and preparedness. With our new online application process, you can easily learn more, schedule campus tours, sign up for class visit days, and begin your journey with us. We’re excited to welcome you to a school where curiosity meets courage!
Sara Solomon
Director of Admission and Enrollment

Tuition

Early Childhood

Junior PreK (Age 3) – Kindergarten

$24,975

Middle School

Grade 6 – Grade 8

$26,525*

Lower School

Grade 1 – Grade 5

$24,975

Upper School

Grade 9 – Grade 12

$27,975*

 *Financial Aid is Available for Middle & Upper School

Financial Aid Information

As you begin your journey with IST and the application process, we encourage you
to complete our Financial Aid Application through IST's Clarity portal.
We currently offer financial aid for Middle and Upper School students only.
To begin your application through Clarity, view the Family Guide and click below.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Admission

Once you submit an inquiry, you will login to this link to get the application checklist. On the left side, you will see the required checkpoints that need to be created. Make sure when you are filling out the information that needs to be marked as complete, you click the toggle to say yes. This is mainly in the demographic questions.

You can start filling out the checklist as a candidate. Once the application fee is submitted, the student becomes an applicant.

On the checklist, you will be able to send an electronic form to the teacher. You will be notified when it is has been submitted to your student’s portal.

This is another item to complete on the checklist. You will email Sara Solomon at s.solomon@istexas to get it scheduled. We do interviews at 9,10, 11, 1, 2 and 3. Send 3 preferred dates.
For Jr. Pre K - 5th Grade, you only need to do the parent interview. For 6th - 10th grade, we interview both the student and parent. It is a casual visit where we get to know you and you learn more about the school.

For 3rd - 10th Grade, you will go in the candidate checklist and sign up for one of the scheduled days. For Junior Pre K - Second Grade, you will need to email Sara Solomon at s.solomon@istexas.org to schedule your visit. A class visit day is a required checklist item to complete for the application process.

Yes, please go in your portal to sign up for all the opportunities. You will really want to come to the Open House on Sunday, November 10th. Parents will get to experience a classroom with the students.

For Jr. Pre-K through 1st grade, the student will have a short assessment in class so the teacher can learn more about the student’s skills. For Grade 2 - Grade 10, you can sign up for the ISEE test which will be held on Saturday, January 11 at our campus. The test fee is included in your application fee. For more information about the ISEE test, please go to the ERB website. They have practice questions online for you.

Contact Sara Solomon at s.solomon@istexas.org to get the waiver code to sign up. Remember, the ISEE test is part of your application fee. If you choose to take the test online on your own schedule, you will have to pay the fee.

January 20, 2025 is the priority deadline. As long as you have taken the test by January 20, 2025 the application will be considered complete.

  • Early Childhood: $24,975
  • Lower School: $24,957
  • Middle School: $26,525
  • Upper School: $27,975

Yes, we offer need-based financial aid awards for Middle and Upper School students. Click on the Clarity portal (above) to apply!

For immediate technical assistance with Clarity, please call 206-210-3752 or email: support@clarityapp.com. 

Our Admission Team is happy to assist you with this process as well!