Alcuin School vs. Dallas International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Alcuin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Dallas International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Alcuin School is creating an educational evolution, which encompasses a strong Montessori and International Baccalaureate education, within a dynamic environment for the opportunity for students to become "innovative thinkers and passionate learners.".
Dallas International School is the only international school in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex to offer the French International Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate program in high school.
Students begin learning a third language in pre-K4 of Spanish or Mandarin.
Our academically ambitious programs prepare students for universities not only in the US, but around the world.
By taking classes in different languages, learn different cultural perspectives and develop critical thinking skills in more than one language.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1964
1991
Students Body
Total Students
634 students
654 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
139
-
Pre-K Students
90
141
Kindergarten Students
49
55
Grade 1 Students
34
39
Grade 2 Students
42
53
Grade 3 Students
38
54
Grade 4 Students
27
42
Grade 5 Students
34
37
Grade 6 Students
33
48
Grade 7 Students
31
37
Grade 8 Students
39
39
Grade 9 Students
29
19
Grade 10 Students
23
33
Grade 11 Students
18
37
Grade 12 Students
8
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
n/a
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$16,050-$27,700 (Toddler/Upper School)
$20,200 for pre-K2
% on Financial Aid
n/a
7%
Admissions Director
Annie Villalobos
Kerry Briard
Admissions Associate
Karla Gross
Malika Kimatshoeva
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Circus Arts, Music Bands, Pottery, Vocals