The International Welcome School is a safe haven for refugee children to transition into mainstream American life. Unique to the St. Louis area, yet international in its reach – the Welcome School teaches children the linguistic and cultural tools necessary to survive in America.
Opened in 2009, the International Welcome School provides students with accelerated English training, an introduction to the US culture and school system, and exposure to educational expectations and opportunities. English Language Learner (ELL) teachers, Counselors, Social Workers and program Instructional Coordinators assist and monitor students’ in the following areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, math, science and social studies, and degree of self confidence and ability to adjust, before transitioning students into a regular classroom environment.
| Grade Configuration: | K-10 |
| Bell Times (Bus Tier): | 8:15-3:12 (2) |
| Principal: | Nahed Chapman |
| Address: | 1530 S. Grand St. Louis, MO 63104 |
| Phone Number: | (314) 664-1066 |
| School Type: | Elementary/Middle/High School |
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