Admissions Welcome

IHS Portland welcomes dynamic college-bound students who are eager to embrace a rigorous, multi-lingual curriculum, wish to build an international understanding and have a desire to learn in an urban setting with access to university faculty and facilities. IHS Portland seeks to bring together students from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

To identify the students who will benefit from, thrive in and contribute to the IHS Portland community, the Admissions committee carefully considers:

  • Student and parent statements
  • Insights gained from a personal interview with the prospective student
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Standardized test scores

Students do not need prior language experience to enter IHS Portland.