Portland, OR
Where sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s the curriculum. A public school in the Pacific Northwest that teaches students to think globally by acting locally.
Where sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s the curriculum.
An award-winning environmental science program. Students study watershed ecology, sustainable agriculture, and climate science through hands-on field work in Oregon’s forests and rivers.
Portland is one of America’s most welcoming cities. The school culture is inclusive, creative, and deeply connected to environmental and social responsibility.
Learning doesn’t stop at the school walls. Weekly field trips to farms, forests, and conservation sites make science tangible and unforgettable.
Cascade Valley works with Global Link Advisors through ICESUSA’s exchange program infrastructure.
Full academic year with a vetted host family in Portland. Students join regular classes and have full access to the school’s environmental science programs.
A one-semester option for students who want Pacific Northwest immersion without a full-year commitment.
Senior exchange students can participate in the school’s capstone sustainability project — a real community impact initiative.
A solid public school education with sustainability woven into every subject.
Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Creative Writing, Social Studies
Spanish
District ESL support, host family immersion, environmental science vocabulary program, and peer language exchange
What international students need to apply to Cascade Valley School through Global Link Advisors.
Beyond the classroom, Cascade Valley offers a creative, eco-conscious community where everyone gets involved.
Environmental Action Club, Garden Committee, Bike Co-op, Film Society, Poetry Slam, Volunteer Network
Community murals, ceramics, printmaking, open mic nights, and student documentary festival
Soccer, cross country, track & field, ultimate frisbee, and cycling. Access to hiking, kayaking, and skiing nearby.
Getting to Cascade Valley School and what to expect when you arrive.
Tell us about your student. We’ll let you know if Cascade Valley is a fit — and if not, we’ll suggest the school that is.