Denver Center for International Studies in Denver, Colorado

“This is a no nonsense school with great resources, real teachers (as opposed to those who just want a job), and a healthy balance of respect for, yet firm guidance of the students. The amount of homework is reasonable yet challenging. Global awareness being imparted to the students is beyond compare with any school in Denver. My child has learned more in the first 2 months of school this year than in most of last year at a different DPS middle school. Finally, communication from the school office and the active PTSA is excellent - on a regular basis - I'm not left in a void as to what is going on.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“DCIS is an excellent school for the kid that self motivated and international orientated. There is a lot of free time (1 hour lunch break, 20 min office hours) to get homework done, meet with teachers, do projects, or goof off (see comment about being self motivated). Many of the teachers have been overseas and/or spend time in the Peace Corps. There are many travel opportunities both as a group and as an individual student. Down side: no art, drama, PE, music. They have plenty of afterschool clubs that allow for these activities.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Like any school, this one has its good and bad points. There is nothing to compare with the foreign language program--nowhere else can kids choose from five languages and study one to proficiency. The teachers have amazing, community-service backgrounds & the curriculum is terrific at producing involved global citizens. 100% of students go to collegeand each year several receive prestigious scholarships. Diversity is not just a goal here; it is a way of life. The school is small, which is an advantage for most kids, though making friends is tricky because this is a magnet school where students come from all over the metro area. The school struggles, however, to offer a full slate of extracurricular activities and electives like music and art.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is a great school with opportunities that can be found in few other environments in the public or private setting. The teachers are helpful, small class size and great overall leadership. Sometimes the focus on community work and travel superceds the academic needs - but I wouldnt send my child to another school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My student is now a senior, having come to DCIS in 9th grade. I am overwhelmed/joyed with the growth I've seen. Some things were hard at first: being responsible for managing time (including office hours and free periods), working in teams, rising to high academic and behavioral standards from teachers and administrators.The expectation that students would learn self-governance by experimenting with it was scary at first -- to her and me. She stumbled some but has exceeded our hopes. She's traveled to Italy, England, several Native American nations, and hosted Mongolian and Navajo students. The passages and core value reflections that underpin high school are excellent foundations.The school has supported her through over-the-top emotional upheaval, special learning needs, and much more. As she completes her high school career and sets her sights on college, I know how much DCIS made that possible. I can't recommend this school highly enough.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I love the diversity at DCIS and students have wonderful opportunities for international travel to places like Mongolia, India, and Africa. I have worked at many schools, but never one so devoted to serving the local and global communities!”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“I love DCIS i made such great friends there. my first day was scary but i made friend right away.i loved that i was learning a foreign language and i loved that the teachers that teach the language are from the contry so they speak it perfect. the teachers are gerat there too. there a lot of clubs people can join during and after school. the school is great academecly its a great school i learned more this year than i would of learned at my old school.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I am a student at DCIS and love it!!! The teachers are amazing! The classes are educational, and fun! And our principle is one of the kindest, most funny, sweet people I know! And my fellow class mates, they are supper cool, they have helped me with work and in return I help them, and as one of our core values says we have a very colabertive culture! Over all, this is one of the top 5 best schools that you can choose, and if you do I can almost garentie that you will love it!!!”
This review was posted by a student.

“DCIS was a program within West HS for about 20 years. About three years ago they moved out of West and started their own school with the addition of middle grades. I would agree with all of the comments here so far, even the bad ones. There are some really great things going on, some great potential, and some horrible things. We started our child 2 years ago with lots of energy and are a little deflated now. Our child wants to go somewhere else for HS.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This School is so Great because the kids are good and everything you can learn 6 different kinds of languages that amazing Dr.Lutz the principle is very well organized and so is the whole school! I recommnend every child to go there or Aurora Central”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school is horrible. If i knew how bad it was when i sent my child there, she never would have gone.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great School! So many amazing opportunities for the students!”
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