[CharterSchools] The International School of Louisiana (ISL) Announces Purchase of former Encore School Building in St. Roch

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August 21, 2024                                                                 Contact: Heather Harper at hharper at h2nola.net

The International School of Louisiana (ISL) Announces  Purchase of former Encore School Building in St. Roch


Louisiana’s first and only multi-language immersion school celebrating 25 years of excellence in education


New Orleans, LA – The International School of Louisiana (ISL) is proud to announce the acquisition of the former Encore School building, located at 2518 Arts St. in the St. Roch neighborhood. The building is located between Gentilly and the Marigny, just 5 miles from the existing Dixon and Uptown Campuses.


Head of School Melanie Tennyson said this newly purchased facility will become the home for ISL's eastbank Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade classrooms, currently housed at the leased Dixon campus in Hollygrove. The transition to the new campus is scheduled for next year.


"We are thrilled to officially welcome the Encore building into the ISL family," said Tennyson. "This milestone is especially meaningful as we begin our celebration of 25 years as Louisiana’s first and only multi-language immersion school. The future holds exciting opportunities for the ISL community—we have much to celebrate this year and beyond."


The 2518 Arts Street property, originally listed for $9.9 million, was acquired by ISL for $5,750,000. Built in 1950 and renovated in 2022, the building can accommodate our current Dixon enrollment and offers a range of amenities, and indoor and outdoor spaces. We are excited to develop ideas around the use of the space to better serve our students and staff. 


"We have been searching for the perfect property for quite some time and were elated when this opportunity arose," Tennyson added.


The new facility not only provides essential amenities but also integrates ISL into the vibrant St. Roch community. "The neighborhood is a welcoming environment where our students will thrive," said Tennyson. 


As a high-performing, in-demand language immersion school, ISL has grown to become one of the largest K-8 schools in New Orleans, serving over 1,100 students across three campuses on the eastbank and westbank of the city. With a focus on international awareness, diversity, and community responsibility, ISL’s unique curriculum strengthens core academic skills while preparing students for success in today’s global marketplace.


As the only multi-language immersion school chartered by the State of Louisiana, ISL remains committed to providing high-quality education accessible to all Louisiana residents, regardless of prior language experience.


For more information about ISL, visit www.isl-edu.org


About ISL


Dedicated to cultural diversity and global awareness, the International School of Louisiana (grades K-8) is the only multi-language immersion school chartered by the State of Louisiana. A consistently high-performing school, ISL offers French and Spanish language immersion and has received numerous accolades, including Charter School of the Year, Certified World Language School status, and the School Award for Exemplary Education of Young Men of Color by the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color. ISL was also honored with the Excellence in Immersion Award from the Orleans Public Education Network, recognized as a School of Outstanding Academic Excellence by the Louisiana Department of Education, and has earned the Top Gains designation three times, along with the Coalition of Diverse Schools Achievement Gap Award. From their first day, students at ISL are taught core academic subjects in either French or Spanish by native-speaking teachers, fostering a unique education that develops students as both community leaders and global citizens.

For more information, visit www.isl-edu.org
  
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