Admission Process
We make the admissions process easy and stress-free. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth experience from inquiry to enrollment. To learn more about the step-by-step process for each program, click below.
Book Discover LILA event & campus tour
The first step is to book a Discover LILA event to gain a greater understanding of our French-English bilingual curriculum, either in-person or online. Both options include an opportunity to tour the campus in-person while school is in session.
Apply
Once you have decided that the International School of Los Angeles is the right fit for your family, fill out the online application. The deadline for preschool, pre-K & kindergarten applications is November 30.
Required documents list:
Age is determined by the cut-off date of December 31. This means that children applying to:
- Los Feliz only: Toute Petite Section must be two years old by December 31 of the year of entry.
- Preschool must be three years old by December 31 of the year of entry.
- Pre-K must be four years old by December 31 of the year of entry.
- Kindergarten must be five years old by December 31 of the year of entry.
Please note that any child entering our school should be fully toilet-trained.
Interview
After applying, prospective students and their parents will be invited to interview and meet our team in February. Offer letters follow in mid-March. Upon receiving and accepting an offer, simply complete the online enrollment.
Contact Admissions
Reach out to our Admissions team at admissions@lilaschool.com. We will personally guide you through the next steps and ensure LILA is the right fit for your family.
Apply
Once you have decided that the International School of Los Angeles is a great fit for your family, fill out the online application. The deadline for applications is January 31.
Required documents list:
- Report cards for the last three academic years (if applicable)
Interview
After applying, prospective students and their parents will be invited to interview and meet our team in February. Offer letters follow in mid-March. Upon receiving and accepting an offer, simply complete the online enrollment.
Book Discover the IB® Middle Years Programme at LILA event
The first step is to book a Discover the IB Middle Years Programme at LILA event. At this in-person or online event, you and your student will gain a greater understanding of our school and the International Baccalaureate®. Both options include an opportunity to tour the campus in-person.
Apply
Once you have decided that the International School of Los Angeles is a great fit for your family, fill out the online application and submit all appropriate documentation. The deadline for middle school applications and all supporting materials is January 31.
Required documents list:
- Official transcripts for the last three years. These can be uploaded onto the application platform or sent in separately to admissions@lilaschool.com.
- Recommendation forms linked below should be submitted directly to our Admissions Team at admissions@lilaschool.com:
- Students applying to 6th grade
- Students applying to 7th or 8th grade
- A 200-word essay on the topic “Why I want to be an IB student”
- Optional: Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) (ERB Code: 571496) or Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) Results
Interview
After applying, prospective students and their parents will be invited to interview and meet our team in February and March, with offers following in mid-March. Upon receiving and accepting an offer, simply complete the online enrollment.
Book Discover the IB® Diploma Programme at LILA event & Shadow Day
The first step is to book Discover the IB® Diploma Programme at LILA event and student Shadow Day. At this event you and your student will gain a greater understanding of our school and the International Baccalaureate® Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. A Shadow Day gives your child a chance to experience our school community and classes, and for us to get to know them as well.
Apply
Once you have decided that the International School of Los Angeles is a great fit for your family, fill out the online application and submit all appropriate documentation. The deadline for high school applications and all supporting materials is January 31.
Required documents list:
- Official transcripts for the last three years. These can be uploaded onto the application platform or sent in separately to admissions@lilaschool.com.
- Recommendation forms linked below should be submitted directly to our Admissions Team at admissions@lilaschool.com:
- A 500-word essay on the topic “Why I want to be an IB student”
- Optional: Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) (ERB Code: 571496) or Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) Results
Interview
After applying, prospective students and their parents will be invited to interview and meet our team in February and March, with offers following in mid-March. Upon receiving and accepting an offer, simply complete the online enrollment.
