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International Schools in Los Angeles, United States

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About international schools in Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles’s international-school scene mixes a small number of purpose-built private international schools with bilingual/immersion programmes inside the public district and many independent schools that offer international curricula alongside US courses. Families will commonly find the International Baccalaureate at both private and district schools, full French-language Lycée programmes leading to the French baccalauréat, and US college-preparatory tracks (AP) - British IGCSE/A-level pathways are less common locally than IB or French options. Languages on offer across the city include Spanish and Mandarin widely, with Korean, French, Armenian and Arabic among other options in district dual-language and magnet programmes. Tuition and fees vary a lot: California averages for private tuition are modest compared with some LA independent schools, and annual charges at independent and specialised international schools commonly run from the low tens of thousands of dollars into the high-tens of thousands depending on grade and school; application timelines typically follow a traditional independent-school cycle in winter with decisions and deposits in spring, while district dual-language and magnet enrolment follows LAUSD schedules.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee USD 27,263
Schools listed
4
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
USD 27,263
Fee range
USD 15,600 – 42,010
Most common curriculum
IB (MYP) (2 schools)
Average school size
677 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School of Los Angeles - Los Feliz Campus
Oldest
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles (1964)
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FAQs for United States

What curricula should we expect to find at international schools in Los Angeles?
You will most often encounter the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and full French Lycée programmes alongside standard US college-preparatory (grades with Advanced Placement) offerings; a few independent schools also offer other internationally recognised routes but the IB and French systems are the most prominent. Check each school’s accreditation and which specific IB programmes or national diplomas it runs, because some schools offer only the IB Diploma (DP) in upper secondary while others run the full IB continuum.
Which languages and bilingual programmes are available in the city?
Spanish and Mandarin are the most widely available immersion or dual-language options, and LAUSD additionally lists programmes in French, Korean, Armenian and Arabic across selected schools; private international schools commonly offer French immersion and language tracks in French, Spanish, Mandarin and other modern languages. If language continuity is important, confirm whether the school runs an early-years immersion stream and whether language instruction continues through middle and high school.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra fees?
Costs vary substantially by school and grade: a recent state estimate places California private-school averages in the mid-teens of thousands per year for elementary and low-twenties for high school, while many Los Angeles independent and specialised international schools charge in the mid-to-high tens of thousands annually and some well-known day schools approach or exceed that level. Most schools also publish separate fees for registration, technology, meals, transport and extracurricular trips, and many offer need-based financial aid or moderated tuition; always check each school’s published rates for the exact academic year you are planning.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm?
Many private international and independent schools in the LA area follow a traditional admissions cycle with applications opening in the autumn, common deadlines in mid-December to mid-February, review in late winter and enrolment deposits due in early spring; families applying to that cycle should plan campus visits and testing in the autumn and winter. District magnet and LAUSD dual-language programmes use the district’s own application and lottery calendars, which are separate from independent-school timelines, so check LAUSD timelines for those options.
What practical things should relocating families check before choosing a school in Los Angeles?
Confirm the language continuity you need (early immersion that continues into secondary years), the exact curriculum and diploma offered, and the school’s transport and after-school care options given Los Angeles’s size and traffic. Also request the school’s most recent fee schedule and admission calendar, ask about financial aid and waitlist practices, and, where relevant, verify accreditation and university-placement or diploma recognition for the curriculum the family prefers.