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The International School of Orange County began as the Orange County campus of the International School of Los Angeles, which was established in 1978 by pioneers of varied cultural backgrounds who felt the greater Los Angeles community needed a school to prepare children for life in an international environment. Our founders, Monique & John Mickus and Pierrette & Jacques Gaspart, had an audacious vision: to open a school that blended the rigor of the French academic system with the diverse international community in Southern California. The Orange County campus opened in Fountain Valley in 1988 and moved to its current location in the city of Orange in 2015. The International School of Orange County is now officially operating as its own entity since July 1, 2021.
The International School of Orange County describes a welcoming, tight-knit community with resources and programs that extend beyond the school to the greater community. It offers Oui Summer, a French-speaking summer experience for PS–6th grade (OC French Summer Camp). It provides family- and language-learning programs, including My Parent & Moi, Oui Learn French Also, and Oui Still Learn French. The Parent Association invites all parents to join and participate in community events.
The Parent Association is a vibrant, inclusive community open to all parents; every parent is automatically a member and encouraged to participate in events, activities, and initiatives. It supports the school, enriches children's educational experiences, and fosters a strong sense of community. PA meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month to provide updates and opportunities to get involved. It runs programs and events such as the Oui Cook cookbook project, Homecoming Soiree, and Halloween iSpoOCtacular. Members can share ideas through the PA Idea Box and connect with class liaisons.
Located in Orange, California, the International School of Orange County offers a bilingual French–English program for preschool through elementary years, with a path into secondary study. The school is affiliated with the French Ministry of Education and AEFE, and delivers a French curriculum adapted to a bicultural context. In Maternelle, French and English teachers co-teach in a bilingual hour using a Direct, Guided, and Autonomous Learning approach, emphasizing language development, math, science, literature, and arts. Elémentaire continues the dual-language model, with increasing English exposure through the grades and DELF language exams at the ends of 2nd and 5th grades. The school aims to cultivate bilingual, bicultural competence and to prepare students for a demanding secondary curriculum and college. Facilities include 1838 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92865, a library, and Extended Care for Preschool through 6th grade. After-school programs include STEM, Chess, Art Studio, Fencing, and Spanish, among others.
