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International Schools in New Orleans, United States

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About international schools in New Orleans, United States

International schools and internationally minded programmes in New Orleans are most often bilingual immersion or International Baccalaureate models rather than large standalone expatriate campuses: families will commonly find French and Spanish immersion from early years through middle school, and a small number of high schools offering the IB Diploma. The sector is mixed: some options are public charter schools that are tuition-free and open to citywide applicants, while private independent schools charge tuition but often offer financial aid. Private-school tuition in the New Orleans area typically falls in the low-to-mid five-figure range for a full K - 12 experience on average, though costs vary widely by school and grade. Admissions follow the city’s unified public-school enrolment and lottery timetable for charters, while private schools use separate application cycles and financial-aid deadlines, so relocating families should plan to submit public-school choices during the spring open-enrolment window and start private-school applications earlier.

Compare 9 international schools in New Orleans, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 7,283), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 9 schools · avg fee USD 10,925
Schools listed
9
Curricula
5
Average annual fee
USD 10,925
Fee range
USD 5,100 – 20,500
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (8 schools)
Average school size
875 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School of Louisiana - Uptown
Oldest
Audubon Charter School – Uptown (1981)
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FAQs for United States

What curricula and languages are commonly offered at international schools in New Orleans?
Most internationally oriented schools in New Orleans use bilingual immersion approaches (primarily French or Spanish) in the early years and elementary grades, and some add additional languages such as Mandarin in middle school. At the secondary level you will find the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered by at least one city high school, alongside standard state curricula; schools vary in how they balance the two languages and when subjects switch to English.
How much will it cost to send my child to an international or bilingual school here?
If you choose a public charter with an international or bilingual programme, there is no tuition charge for resident students because these schools participate in the city’s public-enrolment system. Private and independent international or immersion schools charge tuition, and the local private-school average sits around twelve thousand to thirteen thousand dollars per year, with substantial variation by school, programme and grade; many private schools also publish financial-aid and sibling-discount programmes.
How does the admissions rhythm work for charters versus private international schools?
Most New Orleans charter schools take part in the citywide enrolment system (EnrollNOLA) with a main application/lottery round and an open-enrolment period that typically begins in spring and runs into summer; families moving to the city should use that common application for charter seats. Private schools run their own admissions calendars, often with earlier deadlines for financial-aid applications and with rolling or set rounds for interviews and assessments, so it’s wise to contact each school directly and book tours well before term starts.
What ages and stages do international programmes cover in New Orleans?
Provision ranges from early-years bilingual immersion (including nursery and pre-kindergarten) through elementary and middle school; some private immersion schools serve up to grade 8, while city high schools that focus on international curricula provide secondary and IB programmes. Because provision is fragmented between charters and private schools, continuity of language instruction into secondary level varies by school, so check whether a given programme explicitly continues through the grades you need.
What should relocating parents look for when choosing an international school in New Orleans?
Focus on measurable things you can compare: whether the school is public or private (and the associated cost), the target language(s) and the percentage of instruction delivered in that language, teacher qualifications and accreditation (for example state-endorsements for immersion or IB world-school status), the school’s approach to transitioning students into later grades, and the availability of financial aid or transport options. Also check application deadlines and whether the school participates in the citywide enrolment system so you can plan timing before your move.
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