VERONA AREA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Verona Area International School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Verona Area School District school district, located in Fitchburg, WI with about 97 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Verona Area International School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The Verona Area International School (VAIS), located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school within the Verona Area School District that focuses on Mandarin Chinese immersion. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school provides a rigorous academic environment where students spend half of their day learning in Mandarin and the other half in English. This dual-language model is designed to foster high levels of biliteracy and cross-cultural competence, preparing students to be globally-minded citizens.

Beyond its language curriculum, VAIS emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates the district’s core academic standards with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme framework. The school is known for its close-knit, collaborative community, where parents, teachers, and staff work together to create an inclusive environment that values both cultural diversity and academic excellence. By blending the linguistic challenges of immersion with a globally-focused inquiry-based curriculum, VAIS aims to provide students with a distinct advantage in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information, contact Verona Area International School at (608) 845-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.