The Building Blocks to Success Start Here

Welcome to The International School of Minnesota (ISM)! We are a top-rated private, college preparatory school, offering Preschool - Grade 12. With 135+ years of educational experience and a legacy of leadership development and academic excellence, ISM delivers a high-value, global education that prepares students to meet the challenges of a changing world.

We invite you to come and see for yourself why we are ranked #1 Private School in Minnesota. If you're looking for fantastic Early Childhood Education (Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten) program in a safe and nurturing environment, look no further. We can't wait for you to see our sprawling 57-acre campus where kids have room to grow, and talk to you about the unmatched experience your child would receive at ISM that includes: daily world language taught by native speakers, Kindness Curriculum, weekly swimming lessons, healthy food prepared daily by our Executive Chef, state-of-the-art facilities, robust extracurricular activities offered for all ages, intimate class sizes, individualized attention, dedicated staff, Summer Camp for year-round learning opportunities, a close-knit community, and so much more.