Our Mission
Our mission is to provide students with a rigorous college preparatory education and to create an environment that encourages and supports students in the development of an ethic of responsibility toward not only the local community, but internationally.

– College Preparatory
– An International Focus
– Responsible
– Ethical

Our Vision
Together, teachers and parents will guide and direct students, during this period of emerging adulthood, along the path that will lead them towards becoming productive and caring citizens in a complex and interdependent world, as they successfully complete high school and continue their studies in a post secondary or otherwise rigorous setting.

Students will learn in a rigorous college preparatory program of studies designed to allow students to not only acquire knowledge in math, history, science, fine arts, technology, and physical education, but to use that knowledge, coupled with strong communication skills, to effect change and improve the human condition.

Students will undertake a course of study that includes world studies and the study of various cultures, as the means to develop global awareness and a keen understanding and respect for diversity

Students will have experiences and models that will help them to embody the disposition of good global citizens such as: civility-respect for others, individual responsibility, self discipline, a willingness to place the common good above personal interest, open-mindedness, compromise, tolerance of diversity, patience and persistence, and compassion and generosity towards other.

Students will achieve in a safe and secure learning environment built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and collaboration.

Students will achieve in a learning environment that encourages them to become more confident and persistent, one that gives them the opportunity to develop strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, analytical, and technological skills.

Goals and Objectives
PAIS students are committed to becoming global citizens; who demonstrate a commitment to their academic endeavors, while conducting themselves with honesty and integrity within their community; who exhibit tolerance, poise and virtue at all times.

The Providence Academy of International Studies works to develop global educational experiences to build a better future – one mind at a time.