Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
LIH offers French (FLE) and English (ESL) language enrichment for students in grades PK–12. These programs strengthen reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills based on individual needs. Placement may be recommended by teachers or requested by families, and all language enrichment services are provided at no additional cost. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, German |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
LIH offers rolling admissions throughout the year. Families are encouraged to apply by LIH's published priority deadlines; however, LIH understands that international relocations and professional transfers may occur outside of these timeframes. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 |
| School finish time |
Kindergarten - G5: 15:20
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| Supervised care before/after school |
The school opens at 7:30 a.m., and parents may drop off their child(ren) at this time. This service is included in the tuition. Extended Day care is available from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for La Crèche and PK2 for an additional fee. For Grades 1–9, classes run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended care available from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a fee. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
LIH understands the importance of catering to different dietary needs and offer a range of options to ensure every student has access to safe and nourishing meals. LIH's available meal options include: • Gluten-Free
Additionally, LIH maintains: • A Nut-Free Environment – LIH is completely nut-free.
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, badminton, dodgeball, tennis, flag football, soccer, golf, multisport, pickleball, volleyball, karate, track and field, robotics, coding, engineering, music, guitar, piano, ballet, Zumba, dance, Hip Hop, Flamenco, acting, craft, painting. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
LIH International School of Houston is an established private international school offering a rigorous, multilingual education in an intentionally right-sized environment. Our academic model integrates the French Ministry of Education standards, the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, and the American curriculum, ensuring strong alignment with both international and U.S. educational expectations. Instruction in English, French, and Spanish supports deep linguistic proficiency while fostering global perspective, cultural understanding, and academic flexibility. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At LIH, students are known as individuals and supported through personalized academic pathways that emphasize critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful challenge. This intentional approach allows students to grow with confidence, take on leadership opportunities, and progress through their academic journey with continuity and purpose. LIH's graduates are shaped by depth, rigor, and individual attention qualities that matter most during the years that count. |