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1. ISL is a state-authorized, tuition-free public charter. It serves Kindergarten through 8th grade with language immersion in French or Spanish. Applications apply to the next school year. Children must be five by Sept 30, 2026. 2. Families new to NOLA-PS can enroll by visiting a Family Resource Center; for Kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment information, visit Enroll NOLA PS. ISL serves students from any Louisiana parish. 3. Applications are online-only and must be submitted at enrollnolaps.com. 4. Kindergarten and 1st Grade applicants do not require language experience. 2nd–8th Grade applicants must already read, write, speak, and understand French or Spanish. Target Language Assessments will be scheduled as needed and must be taken in person. ISL emphasizes language immersion as part of its program. 5. Admission into Kindergarten through 8th Grade is based on the NCAP lottery system (formerly OneApp) and seat availability. 6. If placed, the primary parent/guardian will receive an ISL admissions email within the next business day of receiving the placement notification from NOLA PS. The email goes to the address provided in the application. Seats must be claimed within 5 business days or the seat is forfeited. 7. ISL does not discriminate and complies with Louisiana statutes concerning public schools. 8. Open House and campus tour dates are available on the ISL admissions pages.
International School of Louisiana (ISL) is a tuition-free public charter school system providing K–8 across three campuses. The St. Roch Campus serves K–3, the Uptown Campus serves 4–8, and the Westbank Campus serves K–5. ISL offers an American curriculum delivered through language immersion in French or Spanish, with English instruction for enrichment. The Immersive Experiential Curriculum follows Louisiana Standards, with Kindergarten and 1st grade spending about 90% of time in the target language, and Grades 2–5 spending about 80% in the target language; middle school allocates around 25% immersion time, with English used for Social Studies and Science and a three-year sequence of a critical language (such as Mandarin) beginning in middle school. Founded in 2000 by families seeking diverse, inclusive public education, ISL emphasizes language immersion, culture, and community. Facilities include circus arts enrichment center, a stage for performances, a library with materials, and outdoor spaces and families nationwide.
