INTERNATIONAL TRANSITION CENTER

International Transition Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Lawrenceville, GA with about 132 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 11th 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 16 teachers, International Transition Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 International Transition Center (ITC), located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serves as a specialized educational bridge for newly arrived English Language Learners (ELLs) within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Designed to provide a soft landing for students who are recent immigrants or refugees, the center focuses on intensive English language acquisition and cultural orientation. By immersing students in a supportive environment, the ITC aims to build the linguistic foundation and academic confidence necessary for these learners to eventually transition successfully into their home-zoned schools.

The curriculum at the ITC goes beyond traditional academics, often incorporating social-emotional support and guidance on navigating the American public school system. Because the student body consists of diverse individuals from various linguistic and educational backgrounds, the center utilizes sheltered instruction and targeted interventions to address individual learning gaps. By offering this temporary, focused environment, the International Transition Center plays a critical role in ensuring that newcomer students do not fall behind while they acclimate to their new community and prepare for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact International Transition Center at (770) 316-8944 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.