Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is a French Curriculum / American Curriculum school in New Orleans, United States. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $13,000 to $20,500 USD.
Explore This School
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
The Middle School Scholarship is a merit-based award given to rising 6th and 7th graders annually. Financial aid includes Tuition Assistance via TADS application, the Louisiana Scholarship Program, Bourses Scolaires, and a Community Support Fund. Sibling discounts apply: USD 1,000 for full-day pre-school younger siblings; USD 1,200 for siblings in 1st grade and above.
Key facts
About
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is a private, independent French-immersion day school in Uptown New Orleans serving students from 18 months through 8th grade with a bilingual French-American curriculum. Founded in 1998 and accredited by the French government as well as ISAS and NAIS, the school enrolls approximately 450 students across Maternelle, Élémentaire, and Collège divisions. It is the only school of its kind in Louisiana, offering full French immersion from the earliest years alongside English Language Arts, Spanish, and a rich program of arts, sports, and after-school ateliers.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The only private, independent French immersion school in Louisiana. Blends the French national curriculum with an American program to create a bilingual learning community. Accredited by the French government and by ISAS and NAIS since 2022. Offers a bilingual, bicultural ethos with German language offerings, Ateliers after-school enrichment, and community events such as Fête Française. French immersion begins at 18 months with native-French-speaking teachers trained in France.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st–5th Grades (CP–CM2) | USD 18,250 |
| Kindergarten (Grande Section) | USD 17,250 |
| 6th–8th Grades (6ème–4ème) | USD 20,500 |
| Pre-school half-day (Crèche – Petite Section) | USD 13,000 |
| Pre-school full-day (Crèche – Moyenne Section) | USD 15,750 |
Original currency: USD 13,000 - 20,500.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications accepted beginning the last week in September; submit by mid-January for timely processing. Rolling admissions continue after initial decisions for grades with available space. Age and grade placement determined by birth date with August 31 cutoff. CP through 4ème entrants must demonstrate French proficiency via on-campus assessment. Kindergarten and younger applicants do not need prior French experience.
Admissions Details
School Day
Moyenne through 4ème: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Crèche through Petite sections: 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Student Life
Uniform wear is required beginning in Kindergarten. Uniform items are available through Lands' End (school code provided by the school); specialty spirit items are sold through the school boutique.
La Cantine is the on-site lunch program featuring French- and globally inspired dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon, gumbo, and red beans and rice. The kitchen is allergy-safe with no nuts or seeds. Dietary restrictions can be discussed with Chef Adrienne; lunch is ordered via ezschoolapps.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Social and Emotional Wellbeing is woven into classroom instruction and school culture. Students develop self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making. The Buddy Program pairs younger students with an older buddy for the year to foster relationships, confidence, and leadership.
Health and safeguarding contacts are provided. Health-related questions go to [email protected] and safety issues to [email protected]. A Whom to Contact guide lists the Nurse, teachers, and Head of School as key contacts for safeguarding and safety concerns.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent private school governed by a Board of Trustees. Head of School is Pierre-Loïc Denichou (since 2019).