International School of Los Angeles - Los Feliz Campus

ISLA operates four campuses across the Los Angeles area. The Los Feliz Campus (Preschool–5th) is at 4155 Russell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, and the Los Feliz Early Learning Center is at 2714 St George St, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The West Valley Campus (Preschool–5th) is at 5933 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356, and the Pasadena Campus (Preschool–5th) is at 30 N Marion Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106. The Burbank Campus (6th–12th) is at 1105 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506.

Preschool–5th on Los Feliz, West Valley (Tarzana), and Pasadena campuses; 6th–12th on the Burbank campus.

Independent, nonprofit international school.

The school partners with the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education (PINE) to promote inclusive spaces; affinity groups and DEIB initiatives support neurodiverse learners.

Affiliations with France, including Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, l'agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger (AEFE), and Mission laïque française.

Preschool through 12th grade uses a bilingual French–English curriculum. Preschool and Elementary follow the French Ministry of Education framework, with English instruction starting around 20% in kindergarten and rising to about 40% by 5th grade. In Middle School, students choose between the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and continuing the bilingual program; LILA is an IB World School and a candidate for MYP certification. High School offers two tracks, the French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with FB exams (diplôme national du brevet and DNBi) and IB Diploma exams, and most upper-level courses are offered in bilingual formats. Most students complete either FB or IB, with UC a-g requirements completed as part of upper-level study. Accreditations include CAIS, Ministère de lEducation Nationale, Western Association of Schools & Colleges, and IB World School; the school has four campuses, about 1,060 students, 51 nationalities, and 36 languages represented.

Small class size.

2024–2025 School Profile reports: 100% of the French Baccalaureate cohort achieved the French Baccalaureate; 92% achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma; 74% achieved the Bilingual Diploma (84% of the IB Diploma cohort).

The 2023–2024 Annual Report shows college destinations including many U.S. universities, with 76% of students enrolling in universities in the USA, 6% in Canada, 10% in France, and 8% in the UK and rest of Europe.

The school weaves social-emotional learning (SEL) into its mission and daily life. Every space is designed to be a place where students feel safe, respected, and empowered. SEL helps students develop self-management, goal-setting, and perseverance, supporting them to become confident, open-minded, and caring individuals. The approach fosters cultural understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diversity. Meaningful activities and discussions help students listen to diverse perspectives and engage thoughtfully with the world. The Ethic of Care guides the school's practice: take care of yourself, take care of each other, and take care of our community.

The school has a Preschool–12th Grade Learning Support Specialist who is a member of the Academic Team and works with students across all five campuses. The role identifies students who learn differently and provides appropriate special needs instruction and intervention based on educational best practices supported by neuroscience. The specialist leads the evaluation process, discusses results with parents and teachers, and liaises with families to understand results and advocate for their child, including referrals for diagnostic evaluation. They collaborate with faculty, parents, public entities, and private contractors to differentiate curricular offerings and implement individualized plans in the classroom, and they provide advice and training on learning differences. They also manage the enrollment/admission testing process and ensure familiarity with federal, state, and local policies regarding special education. Essential qualifications include a B.A. (M.A. preferred) in Special Education or related field, and experience; bilingual in English and French is desirable.

The school implements a French-English bilingual program in which students engage in both languages daily. In middle school, students may continue the bilingual program or begin the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). English as a Second Language (ESL) appears in the secondary curriculum. By eighth grade, students in the bilingual program are bilingual in English and French. English Language Arts is taught as part of the curriculum within the middle and high school programs. The bilingual immersion framework integrates language learning across subjects and daily life. Language immersion is designed so students engage in both French and English throughout the day.

Wellbeing is integrated into the school's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging work and Social-Emotional Learning initiatives. The culture of belonging emphasizes wellness and connection, with the DEIB framework guiding inclusive practices that center student voices and lived experiences. Joy is at the heart of DEIB, fostering open dialogue, self-reflection, and curiosity. The Ethic of Care model highlights community building and inclusive spaces across differences, supporting students' wellbeing and personal growth throughout their schooling.

The school maintains protections to ensure student safety and respectful conduct, including a Positive Discipline Framework (LILA CARE) and an Anti-Bullying and Conflict Resolution Policy. There are clear reporting procedures for incidents and a framework for remediation and interventions to maintain a safe school environment. Campus handbooks outline health, immunization, and safety procedures, emergency readiness, and communications protocols to protect students. The school also prohibits discrimination and supports a culture of inclusion and safeguarding for all students and families.

We make the admissions process easy and stress-free. Our team guides families from inquiry to enrollment and provides support at every step. Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten (TPS, PS, MS, GS): 1. Book Discover LILA event. The event can be attended in person or online and includes a campus tour while school is in session to help families understand the French–English bilingual curriculum. 2. Apply. Fill out the online application. The deadline for preschool, pre-K & kindergarten applications is November 30. Age is determined by December 31; TPS is for two-year-olds by December 31, Preschool for three, Pre-K for four, and Kindergarten for five. The child should be fully toilet-trained. 3. Interview and enrollment. After applying, prospective students and their parents are invited to interview in February. Offers follow in mid-March. Upon receiving and accepting an offer, complete the online enrollment.