The International School of Los Angeles is an international preschool through 12th grade bilingual school that offers an English and French curriculum.
All students study a common bilingual program from preschool through 9th grade after which they have a choice between the rigorous and well-balanced French Baccalaureat and International Baccalaureate Diploma programs.
In 2015, The Washington Post listed the School as the nation`s 12th most challenging private high school.
With four Los Angeles-area campuses (Burbank, Los Feliz, Pasadena, and West Valley), and over one thousand students, the School holds triple accreditation from the French Ministry of Education, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
The International School of Los Angeles is committed to academic excellence in a nurturing and intimate environment that encourages personal initiative, creativity and curiosity, and prepares students of all backgrounds to excel and contribute to a global world.
Since 1978, the School has been instilling the love of learning in all its students through small classes and low student-to-teacher ratios.
With over 50 nationalities and 39 spoken languages represented on the campuses, students study and live in a diverse global community every day.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,475
- Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,475
Tuition Notes
This is an average tuition amount. Tuition depends on grade.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Juliette Lange
School Notes
- The International School of Los Angeles' core values are: first and foremost, academic excellence; collaboration, communication and community; commitment to the curriculum; utmost respect for all individuals within the school community; cultural diversity; and intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness.
- The School teaches a bilingual immersion program from Preschool through 12th grade where students study subjects in both English and French. LILA follows the French Ministry of Education's academic program in a bilingual context. Teachers in each language are native speakers and the percentage of each language of instruction varies at each grade level. Beginning in Preschool, French is not simply a subject but also the language of instruction. English increases as the grade levels move up.
- Two teachers are assigned to every class, one a native French speaker and the other, a native English speaker, in order to support all students: the School believes that ALL students should be supported to their full potential.
- Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, the School aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction as opposed to passively receiving information. Constructivist teaching fosters critical thinking, and creates motivated and independent learners. We aim to instill the love of learning in all our students.
- The vast majority of the International School of Los Angeles' teachers hold Master`s or Ph.D teaching credentials, and at the minimum, hold a Bachelor`s degree. The core of the school`s faculty is French by nationality and/or origin; most teachers have been trained in France and are certified by the French Ministry of Education`s rigorous credentialing regulations. English is taught by well qualified native speakers.
- Because our children and teachers come from many nations (50 nationalities are represented on our campuses, with 39 languages), we stress social studies and the concept that we are all citizens of one world. Our small, nurturing classes and small student-to-teacher ratios facilitate this.
- 4 campuses: Los Feliz (Preschool-5th) - West Valley:Tarzana (Preschool-5th) - Pasadena (Preschool-5th) - Burbank (6th-12th)
- Shuttles are provided for students from the Los Feliz, West Valley and Pasadena campuses to the Burbank campus secondary school.
- Each campus has its own director, academic team, staff, community and personality, but they all share the School`s outstanding international education and commitment to a full immersion bilingual program.
- In addition to receiving the U.S. High School Diploma, all International School of Los Angeles high school students take one of two programs: the IB Diploma or the French Baccalaureat. All subjects in both Baccalaureate programs are considered pre-college and advanced level, and are highly regarded by University Admissions personnel. The School further requires students in both programs to fulfill 150 hours of community service as part of their roles as world citizens.
- International School of Los Angeles grads who complete the entire school program are accepted to the world's top universities: Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, Oxford, Edinburgh, McGill, UC Berkeley, Dartmouth, Brown, and Sciences Po. They take with them what their years at the School have taught them: communication, adaptability, problem- solving and agility skills; and the confidence to effect change in their communities, their professions, and the global society in which they live.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena cost?
International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena's tuition is approximately $22,475 for private students.
When is the application deadline for International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena?
The application deadline for International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena is Nov. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena located?
International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena is located in the Mid Central neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mid Central.
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The nearest high school to International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena is Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pasadena (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philip The Apostle School (0.3 miles away)
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