International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
- Private
- BURBANK, CA
Private School
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 6-12
- BURBANK, CA
- Rating 4 out of 5 7 reviews
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 7 reviews
Parents should know that LILA speaks highly of human rights, specifically LGBTQ rights. There is an LGBTQ flag in almost every classroom. Second, LILA does not investigate allegations regarding teachers and their sexually inappropriate behaviors with students. They do not have background checks of teachers fired from more than 10 other international schools, allowing predators in the classroom. Needless to say, my child no longer attends the school.
LILA is an outstanding school with a rigorous & enriching academic program that focuses on the holistic development of its students and gives individualized attention. For a small school, it offers a range of extracurricular activities. LILA students are polyglots, being able to navigate multiple cultures and countries in a variety of languages. While LILA may not be for everyone, for those, who cherish a challenging & demanding international academic program that prepares young people with a world class education, will find LILA an overall rewarding experience as we have. LILA students are all-around globally-minded, independent, confident, caring, kind, compassionate, inquisitive, intellectually curious critical thinkers who think outside of the box & who are ready to take on the world. The school has been responsive to any and all of our concerns, whenever they have come up. Choosing LILA was the best decision we made. This school is a gem!
Great academics, the French teachers are amazing. Unfortunately the head of school and the administration are terrible and ill equipped to deal with bullying and conflicts in general. Both our children went from pre-k to high school at LILA and what used to be a family oriented school focused on the French education has become a money making machine trying to get rid of the French section and dissuade kids to go that route to go the IB route, it is a real shame because what made LILA so special is gone, it is becoming another private school in LA without the amenities of other private schools in the same price range.
I love the family atmosphere this school creates! There is excellent diversity in such that all students come from various different backgrounds. The IB system at our school is very rigorous and prepares you very well for college workload and tasks. One thing I would like to see more of is school spirit! Things that would bring our school together to have fun such as pep rallies, senior merch etc. Another thing I really enjoy at our school is the extra curriculars such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. We all go to each others games and support one another.
What's good is great, but what's subpar is terrible. This is a school that manifests the old adage whereby something rots from the head down. The Head of school is an impediment to the institution's advancement, and his ego a detriment to the administration's ability to provide effective leadership. The majority of teacher's and administrators are capable and caring, but hampered by the martinet at the top. We are thinking of changing schools.
My children have all attended this elementary school and gone on to the middle and high school. The education is rigorous and stringent. The teachers are very knowledgeable and pay attention to each student individually. The school offers diversity- cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and the education rivals the top American Private schools across the country. Our children speak 3 different languages, have taken French national exams and are ready and prepared for either tracks- the International or French Bac. The school offers music, arts, festival, great parent involvement and fantastic school spirit. I highly recommend this educational institution
Our roof has a leak which needs to be fixed, but otherwise, it is a safe school. Socially though, it feels a little confined, so if you're a social person, you're fine but otherwise, its a little bit of a struggle. Theres no bullying, and the academics are great with students getting into great schools like MIT.