School District: Board of Secondary and Elementary Education

Charter Organization: International School of Louisiana

Board Chair: Tonya Morrow

Mission Statement: The mission of the International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing French, Spanish Language Immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility.

Grades Served: K-7 (building toward 12th grade in 2012-2013)

2006-07 School Size: 353

2007-08 Start Date: September 4, 2007

Registration Process: complete application provided by school; students selected by lottery if there are more applications than spaces available; school is open to any Louisiana resident

Requirements: kindergarten students must take a developmental test; older students are admitted in higher grades only if they are fluent in French or Spanish

Application Deadline: January 21, 2007

Transportation: none provided

Health Services: school nurse; counselor

Before + Aftercare: available at $120 per month full-time (drop-ins at $8 per day)

Special Education Model: n/a

Special Programs: students receive most instruction (80% of classes) in French or Spanish from native or fluent speakers; diverse faculty represents 17 countries

Extracurricular Activities: no traditional extracurricular activities; aftercare program provides instruction in art, music, martial arts, circus arts, rugby, soccer and baseball