INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA

International School of Louisiana is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the International School of Louisiana school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 1,390 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 100 teachers, International School of Louisiana has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The International School of Louisiana (ISL) is a tuition-free, public charter school with a distinctive mission centered on language immersion and global awareness. Located in the heart of New Orleans at 1400 Camp Street, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum delivered primarily through French and Spanish immersion programs. By integrating world languages into daily instruction, ISL aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy, preparing students to be culturally competent citizens in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its language-focused pedagogy, the school is known for its diverse, multi-cultural environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. This approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By serving a broad demographic of students across the city, ISL provides a unique alternative to traditional public schooling, striving to equip its graduates with both the academic foundation and the cross-cultural perspective necessary to succeed in a diverse modern world.

For more information, contact International School of Louisiana at (504) 654-1088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.