IA Student Test Scores Beat US National Growth
IA Students were tested in the fall 2018 and again in January 2019 and their growth in knowledge well exceeded US National norms for that same period for all grades 4-9. Considering the fact that the majority of our students come from non-native English speaking homes and perform at such a level is outstanding. We […]
2018 Alumni Basketball Game
More than ten International Academy (IA) alumni came to play in the annual alumni game. Despite their best efforts this year’s Guardians team was no match for the alumni team. One of the Guardian’s youngest team members, Tim C., however had two huge blocks in the game which were definitely a highlight for the team […]
2018 Christmas Concert
This year’s annual school Christmas concert had a little bit of everything and was so enjoyed by all who attended. There was even a choral piece performed by the staff members which was a tradition started last year. The elementary students put on a fun skit related to the Christmas message which had the audience […]
First Annual IA Guardians Soccer Cup Champions
The International Academy Guardians held its first ever soccer tournament, the Guardians Cup. The two day event was held at the local gym and where the Guardians team hosted 3 other soccer clubs. In addition to the games, IA also held a penalty shoot out competition for the players and their teams. After a first […]
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Middle School students under the leadership and directing of Ms. Maria and Ms. Katya put on a wonderful rendition of the Christmas play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The students came together both Friday and Saturday night to perform this hour long drama. This lighthearted and funny Christmas play together with its music and […]
IA Book Week
International Academy (IA) Book Week finished on a high note as the entire elementary school was invited to come listen to Mr. Siegel read, «Oh the Places You’ll Go!» by Dr. Seuss. Mr. Siegel shared with the students his passion for reading and how he always has several books which he is reading at any […]
Second soccer game against the IA staff
IA Guardians played their second game against IA Staff/Parents and came close but still lost 2:4 (first game 1:4). Game MVP — Timothy Coe This was a last official game before the Guardians Cup.
Landslide victory for Guardians soccer team!
The IA Guardians soccer team played a game against Smena soccer club and won by a landslide — 11:1! Abby Bogott was named Player of the Game after scoring 4 beautiful goals (please, do yourself a favor and check out the highlight reel). Ryan Shulgin had a hat-trick and Chiaki Imai and Geonhui Kim scored […]
Model UN Novgorod 2018
International Academy’s Model United Nations Club recently returned from attending NovMUN conference in Veliky Novgorod, 200 km to the south of St. Petersburg. This year, our fourth year to participate, 8 students from the high school participated in a two-day simulation of the work of the United Nations with over 100 other students from St. […]
Celebrating Teachers 2018
The staff lounge was full of all sorts of tasty treats and delicious international cuisine on Teacher Appreciation Day thanks to the hard work and care of the PSO. Thank you all for making our teachers feel so appreciated.
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