International schools in Los Angeles
4 international schools in Los Angeles. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Housing and rent
Median rent: 1-bed $1,864, 2-bed $2,377
Apartment List's November 2026 report gives median rents in the City of Los Angeles of $1,864 for a one-bedroom and $2,377 for a two-bedroom. These are citywide medians; some areas cost more.
- 1-bed $1,864/month
- 2-bed $2,377/month
- Some areas cost more
Source:Apartment ListDataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Los Angeles is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for the US (checked 2026-10-30) shows level 1 everywhere except Hawaii. It warns of ongoing gun crime, robbery and assault in major cities, and of theft, hate crime and scams reported by Koreans.
- Level 1 outside Hawaii
- Gun crime and robbery occur
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: US grades 1-12, rules vary by state and district
The US State Department's overview says schooling runs from grade 1 to 12, usually starting around age 6; grade bands and the compulsory-schooling age are set by state and district rules. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 4 schools in this city (still growing).
- Grades 1-12, start around age 6
- State and district rules
Source:U.S. Department of State (USINFO)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 29.1°C, coolest-month low 8.6°C
Normals from US National Weather Service on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1981-2010): the warmest month (Aug) averages a high of 29.1°C, the coolest (Dec) a low of 8.6°C, and yearly rainfall is about 379 mm.
- Aug average high 29.1°C
- Dec average low 8.6°C
- About 379 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: LAX FlyAway bus $12.75 one way
LAWA says FlyAway buses run daily between every LAX terminal and Union Station or Van Nuys for $12.75 one way, paid by contactless card or app (no cash). Metro C and K Lines stop at the LAX/Metro Transit Center (regular fare $1.75), with a free shuttle to the terminals.
- FlyAway $12.75
- No cash
- Metro $1.75 plus free shuttle
Source:Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in United States
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$6.22 |
| Bulgogi bibimbap (Washington DC) · 1 serving | US$13.99 |
| Cereal (Supermarket, Lowest Price) · 1 Box | US$2.99 |
| Shin Ramyun (Korean grocery delivery platform) · 1 pack (4 bags) | US$6.49 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$4.25 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 3L | US$1.34 |
| Soft drink (US BLS CPI data) · 2L | US$2.23 |
| City bus fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$2.25 |
| Subway fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$2.25 |
| Taxi fare (Washington, DC) · Base Fare | US$4 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 3.2
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
USD 15.6K – USD 42K
Based on 4 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 57% |
| IB | 2 | 29% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 57% |
| IB | 2 | 29% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-04
Schools with the most complete information
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Guides and sources for United States
- F-1 Students and US Public Schools: The Limits, Grade by GradeAccording to the US State Department and Homeland Security, F-1 students cannot attend public schools in grades K-8 and may attend public high school for at most 12 months. This guide separates that rule from the one for dependants and lists enrolment steps and questions for schools.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
- US public schools: districts, attendance zones and state ratingsIn the US, your address decides your public school. Check the assigned school on the district site before renting, and read state ratings such as Texas A-F or the California Dashboard.
- US L-1/L-2 assignments: what about the children's school?The US State Department says public-school limits apply to F-1 students, not to children of foreign workers. Here are the basics from official sources.
Texas: emergent bilingual identification and reclassification changes for 2026-27
Official sourceTexas Education AgencyChecked 2026-11-04
New York: enrolment documents and proof of residency (NYSED)
Official sourceNew York State Education Department, Office of CounselChecked 2026-11-04
How State Department education allowance rates are set: at post vs away from post
GuideAmerican Foreign Service Association (Foreign Service Journal, June 2017)Checked 2026-11-04
California: the Home Language Survey and the Initial ELPAC
Official sourceCalifornia Department of EducationChecked 2026-11-04
Texas public school enrolment: who and with what
Official sourceTexas Education AgencyChecked 2026-11-04
Texas enrolment eligibility and document rules (TASB summary)
GuideTexas Association of School BoardsChecked 2026-11-04
US State Department education allowance (DSSR 270): what it covers
GuideAmerican Foreign Service Association (Foreign Service Journal, June 2017)Checked 2026-11-04
New Jersey: what districts may not require at enrolment (NJDOE 2025)
Official sourceNew Jersey Department of EducationChecked 2026-11-04
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelUS public school by district, or a private international school?Once a US move is set, home and school have to be decided together. Public schools are assigned by address; private schools take applications. Please share how you decided.
- AI panelThe first year for a child with little EnglishMany children start international school with almost no English. The first year can shake both child and parent. Let's hear how families handled English and kept their home language.
- AI panelShould our child stay on when we return home? Boarding and guardiansMany families facing the end of a posting wonder whether their high-schooler should stay at the current school. It is a decision that involves visas, guardians and daily life, not only study. Let's hear from families who have faced it.
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