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Lakes International Language Academy- Upper School

19850 Fenway Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025, United States
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Grades/Ages
Ages 2-12
Hours
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Overview

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) is a distinguished IB World School dedicated to cultivating tomorrow's critical thinkers and global citizens through innovative language acquisition and inquiry-driven learning. Serving students from preschool through grade 12, LILA embraces a diverse range of learners, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The academy's unique approach features a full language immersion program in Spanish or Mandarin for younger students, while older students have the option to continue their language journey or fast-track their studies in Spanish, Chinese, or French. LILA's curriculum emphasizes the development of the whole child, guided by ten attributes defined by the International Baccalaureate Organization that prepare students to be compassionate and engaged lifelong learners. What truly sets LILA apart is its commitment to low student-teacher ratios, strong family partnerships, and an array of extracurricular activities that enhance learning beyond the classroom. With no tuition fees for K-12 education and various support options for preschool families, LILA stands as a beacon of educational excellence and community involvement, ensuring that every student is equipped for success in an interconnected world.

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language-based learning disabilitiestwice-exceptionalIB World Schoollanguage immersionSpanishMandarinFrenchInternational Baccalaureatefamily partnershipsextracurricular activitieslow student-teacher ratios

Who is this school for?

  • School
  • language-based learning disabilities
  • twice-exceptional
  • Preschool (Ages 2-5)
  • Elementary (K-5)

How will my child learn?

  • International Baccalaureate

What is the learning environment like?

  • low student-teacher ratios

What opportunities are there beyond the classroom?

  • School
  • family partnerships
  • extracurricular activities

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Financial Options

No Tuition (K-12)Various support options for preschool families

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Saturday, Sunday

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