International School of Monterey

Welcome to the International School of Monterey!

Nestled in the beautiful Seaside, California, the International School of Monterey (ISM) is a vibrant public charter school that welcomes children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Here, we believe in the power of international education, and we are proud to be an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

Our Programs

At ISM, we offer two exciting programs:

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) for our youngest learners in grades K-5.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) for our older students in grades 6-8.

A Community of Belonging

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming culture where every student feels they belong. We celebrate our differences and work together to foster understanding among our students and the wider community.

Academic Excellence

ISM has a proud history of high academic performance and active community involvement. Our school is so popular that we often have a waiting list for enrollment, with many eager families hoping to join our community.

Our Mission

At the heart of ISM is our mission to educate children to become conscientious, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world. We strive to maintain a multicultural environment that respects and values the rich diversity of our students and their families.

Join us at the International School of Monterey, where learning is an adventure and every child is encouraged to shine!