Tucson International Academy

Tucson International Academy (TIA) is a K-12 charter school in Tucson, Arizona with 4 campuses. They're a college prep school with a global perspective, teaching all students in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Dr. Jennifer Herrera, founder, and school superintendent opened the first Tucson International Academy charter school campus in 2002. Dr. J says, "We must prepare our students today for life and work in a global society." TIA is a school that has a true sense of community, with smaller class sizes. This allows teachers to really teach and spend more time with each student. She encourages her teachers to 'think outside the box'" and bring their own fresh personal approach to the subjects they teach. Teachers that are excited to teach ignite a love of learning in their students. TIA understands that college preparation begins long before students are in high school. TIA helps pave the way for each graduate to be accepted to a college before graduation.