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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.
The School's 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 International School of Los Angeles teaches a bilingual
immersion program from Preschool through 12th grade where students
study subjects in both English and French. The School 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, Frenchis 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 School's 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, 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 high
school students take one of two programs: the IB Diploma or the
French Baccalaurat. All subjects in both Baccalaureate programs are
considered pre-college and advanced level, and are highly
regarded by University Admissions personnel. The International
School of Los Angeles further requires students in both programs to
fulfill 150 hours of community service as part of their roles as
world citizens.
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 LILA 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.
How much does International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley cost?
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley's tuition is approximately $22,475 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley?
The acceptance rate of International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley offer?
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley offers 12 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley's ranking?
When is the application deadline for International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley?
The application deadline for International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley is Nov. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
55/17/2016
I have two children at this school and LOVE it. My son (a 4th grader) is so interesting to talk to. His nearly seven years at this school has truly affected him. His insight into the use of language, his exposure to French culture and his curiosity about the world has made him knowledgeable, empathetic with a charming sense of humour. My daughter is thriving in Kindergarten and I can't wait to watch her blossom in this unique way.
- Posted by Parent - young
55/17/2016
We have twins in 1st grade at LILA West Valley and could not be happier. The benefits of bilingual education are widely known (brawnier brains, superior self-regulation, delayed dementia, etc... Google "benefits of bilingual education" for more), and LILA provides that. Additionally, LILA's highly individualized program imbues students with a sense of confidence and healthy autonomy, as well as a broad worldview, which can be tough to achieve in Los Angeles. The fact that the kids can stay at LILA through 12th grade (transferring to the new, larger Burbank campus for middle and high school) is an added bonus, especially as we see friends going through the private school admissions process for middle and high school. Regardless of what language you speak at home or where you are from, if you want your children to be curious, confident, proud citizens of the WORLD, consider LILA.
- Posted by Parent - jodis
57/24/2015
We started our son at LILA West Valley campus when he was 2 years old and we are so happy to see how the school has really helped him blossom into a confident young man who is trilingual. The program is very impressive and the teachers are very highly qualified. The other thing we really love about this school is the cultural diversity and the international community it offers. The integration of the French and English program gives you the best of both worlds!
- Posted by Parent - spark
55/14/2013
great school, great staff and teachers --warm, personal, academically rigorous, installs joy in learning, multicultural!
- Posted by Parent - missp
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