United States, Seattle
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Hot lunch program offers 4–6 daily menu items and weekly cycle menus, with seasonal changes. Parents order online in advance, and the menu includes vegan and nut-free alternatives with a detailed list of ingredients. Payments are accepted by debit and credit cards.
The school is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is governed by the Les Lilas Board of Directors, which sets the mission and vision, establishes the strategic plan and school policies, and ensures financial stability while supporting and assessing the head of school. Virginie Harroch-Hudry is a co-founder and Head of School.
Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School in Kirkland, Washington, offers a Montessori-based program that combines a French curriculum with bilingual instruction in French and English for children ages 3 through 11. The school is organized into three divisions: La Maternelle (ages 3–6), L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9), and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11), with mixed-age classrooms and small class sizes designed to support individualized learning. English instruction amounts to six hours per week, with French immersion and bilingual projects integrated into math and other subjects. The campus emphasizes hands-on Montessori materials, technology-enabled projects, and a project-based approach to language development. Les Lilas is affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF Monde) and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education with AEFE membership. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended hours, and offers an enrichment program and a French-immersion Summer Camp. Address: 14216 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.