Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is The IDEAL School?
It is in Washington State, but it is in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. For a map,
click here.
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How old do I have to be to study at The IDEAL School?
One of the things that makes The IDEAL School special is that we start classes with children as early as 2. We have three age ranges of students we work with.
- Preschool (Ages 2 through 6)
- Elementary School (Ages 7 through 12)
- Teen/Adult (Ages 13 through 113)
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How long can I stay at The IDEAL School?
Because each student is different, you can stay here for as short as 1 week or as long as your visa allows.
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How much does it cost to study at The IDEAL School?
It will probably cost you less to stay at The IDEAL School than it would to stay at a hotel, plus you get top-quality instruction, great food, resort-like accomodations, and weekly excursions. See all the details in
Programs & Fees.
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What does it look like at The IDEAL School?
See the photos and videos in
Campus.
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Where is the nearest international airport?
The nearest airport is Portland International Airport (PDX). It is located 26 miles (42 kilometers) from The IDEAL School.
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What is the weather like?
Click
AccuWeather. You will see the current weather and the forecast for up to 14 days.
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What are some of the sights I can see around the area?
There are many wonderful things to see and do around the Pacific Northwest. Explore the beautiful nature with places such as the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Hood (the tallest mountain in Oregon), Mt. St. Helens (a volcano), Crater Lake (the deepest lake in the United States), Multnomah Falls, and many mountain lakes and rivers. There are also a number of cultural sites such as Portland's Saturday Market, downtown Portland, Oregon Zoo, the Portland Art Museum, the End of the Oregon Trail Museum, and OMSI (a fun science museum that children of all ages and adults love). For shopping, there are a number of larger shopping malls and independent stores to enjoy such as Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Tiffany's, Saks, and Nordstrom's.
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How is studying at The IDEAL School better than at a regular English Language program?
There are many reasons. The most important reason is that you and your goals decide what you learn at The IDEAL School. You create your own program with our help. Also, families can live and study together at The IDEAL School, unlike most language schools. To learn more, go to the
Why Our School? page.
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What are some of the activities I can do at The IDEAL School when I'm not studying?
There are many fun things to do at The IDEAL School. Go to the Activities section in
Student Life to learn more.
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Will I be able to learn about American culture and family life?
Yes, that is one of the best parts of The IDEAL School. You get to live with two trained English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. We have lived in other countries and have hosted international students since 1999. We love to teach others about American culture and, in turn, learn more about other cultures. At mealtimes, we use a whiteboard to help teach vocabulary and American culture to our students.
