INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

International Community is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 306 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, International Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**International Community School (ICS)**, located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse, immigrant-heavy population, with a particular focus on supporting English Language Learners. ICS operates under the Oakland Unified School District and is known for its dual-language immersion programs, which aim to foster biliteracy and biculturalism among its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a "community school" model that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside academics. By partnering with local organizations, ICS provides various support services, including after-school enrichment, family resource centers, and health programs, to address the holistic needs of its students. With its vibrant campus culture and focus on equity, the International Community School serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create an inclusive environment where students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds can thrive academically.

For more information, contact International Community at (510) 532-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.