The mission of the International School of Louisiana (ISL) is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity, and community responsibility.
The International School of Louisiana (ISL) was founded in 2000 by a group of parents eager to improve public education in Louisiana. They envisioned a tuition-free, non-selective charter school that would cultivate diversity, inclusion, and equity. ISL is the only school chartered before Katrina fortunate enough to see continued success, growth, and a thriving student population. We are proud to continue to provide French and Spanish language immersion and to foster global learners.
ISL offers French and Spanish immersion for students in Kindergarten-8th grade.
Our campuses are located in Orleans Parish. However, our students come from all over Louisiana.
Learn more about our campuses (Dixon, Uptown, and Westbank) by clicking on the links below:
- Free/Reduced Meal Application
- Cafeteria Staff Contact List
To Access The Food Services page, please click here.
CLICK HERE to view open positions.
The following positions are currenlty available at ISL:
Academic Positions
Academic Readiness Instructor
Assistant Teacher - French
Child Specific Aide
School Social Work Intern
Speech Therapist
Teacher - Special Education
Non-Acadmic Positions
Communications and Development Coordinator
Family Liaison
If interested, click the "Apply Now" button below for more information >>
Did you know...
Families can now make all payments on their MySchoolBucks account! If you need assistance with setting up your account, you can contact your campus family liaison. To access your account, click the link below.
ISL offers yellow bus service for eligible students in grades Kindergarten through 5th as well as RTA bus passes for eligible students in grades 6 through 8. To qualify, students must meet the criteria below:
*Reside in Orleans Parish
*Reside more than one (1) mile from the student's campus
*Agree to read, understand, and abide by the ISL Transportation Handbook
For more information about the ISL Transporation program, click the button below.
Childcare Programs (Before and After School)
International School of Louisiana offers Childcare Programs (Before and After School) designed to meet the needs of working families with school-age children enrolled at ISL. The Childcare Programs are fee-based as they are not an extension of the school day.
Payments for Childcare Programs (Before and After school) are due in full upon receipt of invoice each month. Students with delinquent accounts will be dismissed from the program.
To find out more about our program, click the button below. Don't forget to visit our new Childcare FAQ page too!
Help us fulfill our mission of providing a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity, and community responsibility.
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Parents and legal guardians of ISL students may request to review non-secure instructional materials used by their child. Parents/legal guardians have the right to review non-academic surveys before they are administered or distributed to their student. To review these materials, legal guardians should contact their campus Principal or their designee to arrange a mutually agreeable time and date within regular school hours during which to review materials in person. Parents/legal guardians may request physical copies of instructional materials; if a legal guardian requests a paper copy of material that can be readily copied using school equipment, copies will be provided for a fee of $.25 per page. In responding to such requests, ISL will comply with all applicable laws, including LA RS 17:355, the Parents’ Bill of Rights for Public Schools, and the 2024 update to the Parents' Bill of Rights.
Dixon Campus
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- Sat - Sun
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Uptown Campus
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Westbank Campus
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Important Dates
For the 2024-2025 Year at a Glance Calendar, click here
Emergency Alerts Information:
Please use this link to see our emergency alert procedures.
April 2025
- 4/3: SKB Assembly @ 8:15am
- 4/10: FKB Assembly @ 8:15am
- 4/10: 1st grade Ogden Museum field trip
- 4/11: 2nd grade Skyzone Field Trip @ 9am-1pm
- 4/11: No aftercare/after school programs
- 4/14-4/18: Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
- 4/21: Classes resume
- 4/21: Deadline to sign up for Summer Learning Experience
- 4/23: Earth Day Spirit Day
- 4/23: BeauCoup circus arts uptown students performance
- 4/24: SKC Assembly @ 8:15am
- 4/25: ISL Spirit Shirt Day
- 4/30: Last Day to Purchase yearbooks
- 4/30-5/2: Staff Appreciation week & Volunteer Signup
May 2025
- 4/30-5/2: Staff Appreciation week
- 5/14: Soccer Shots make up date
- 5/16: ISL Spring Carnival
- 5/23: ISL Dixon's Art Show
- 5/26: Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
- 5/30: Last day of school for Students- HALF Day
- 5/30: Semester report cards issued
- 5/30: International Day Parade @ 11am
Dates and Activities are subject to changes
STUDENT CALENDAR Key Dates
First Day of School (1st-8th grade): August 13
First Day Kindergarten: August 18
October Break: October 13-17
Winter Break:
Half Day: December 19
Winter Break: December 22-January 5
Classes Resume: January 6
Spring Break: April 6-10
Head of School Announcements
\ISL families can find all links to the Head of School Announcements on our HOS Corner.
Information from Your Campus Principal
This section will be updated for the 2024-25 academic year.
Campus TidBits Weekly Newsletter
During the school year, you will receive a weekly newsletter from your Campus Family Liaisons. It will include the latest announcements and other reminders. This newsletter is emailed to families on Thursdays. We encourage you to refer to your weekly newsletter to read about the activities taking place the following week at your campus and to receive important information and reminders.
To subscribe to the Dixon Weekly TidBits Newsletter, click here.
To view past issues of your Campus TidBits, please click here.
Before & After Care Programs (2024-25)
ISL EARLY BIRD AND PRIME TIME
EARLY BIRD (Before School Care)
- Dixon Campus from 7:15am-7:45am
- Drop off location: Main Entrance (4040 Eagle Street)
- Drop-In Service: There is a Before School Child Care drop-in service available for students who are not registered in the Early Bird program. Payment must be made in full the same morning of service.
PRIME TIME (After School Care)*
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (except Wednesdays): 3:45pm-5:30pm
- Early Dismissal Wednesdays: 2:45pm-5:30pm
- Pick up location: Modular Building. Enter through gate located on Marks Street
- Drop-In Service: There is a Primetime drop-in service available for students who are not registered in an after school Program. Fees must be paid in full the afternoon of service.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
- Monthly payments can be made by cash, check, money order, or debit/credit card. You may also pay monthly fees on-line at www.myschoolbucks.com. My school bucks is the preferred method of payment. Click here for Fee information and other details.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- After School Programs do not operate on ½ school days nor on the final school days before Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
- *Students who remain on campus more than 15 minutes after dismissal and who are not registered in the after school program will automatically be checked into drop-in and charged $20. Fees must be paid in full the afternoon of service.
CONTACT
- ISL Prime Time Coordinator: Elizabeth Tyler
- Fees/Payments: Childcare Coordinator, Vanessa Levy (504) 252-3502
COMMUNITY WORKS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program is not coordinated by ISL or ISL staff. This program is sponsored through a partnership with Community Works.
Food Services
Click here for more information on how to apply for Pandemic EBT Summer Benefits.
Visit the Food Services page for the following:
- Application for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits
- Application for Free/Reduced Meal Benefits
- ISL Café Menu
*Special diet requests for the 2024-25 School year must be supported by a signed diet prescription form by a licensed medical authority. Menu substitutions will be made for students with a documented medical need. Click here for a copy.
Any questions or concerns regarding Food services, Meal distribution or pick up, and any dietary or food safety, please reach out to:
Melissa Boudreaux, Director of Food Services: (504) 444-2696 mboudreaux@isl-edu.org