LIH International School of Houston

The school emphasizes a multilingual approach—integrating English, French, and Spanish—to enhance cognitive abilities and global awareness. Its educational philosophy is grounded in excellence, rigor, and kindness, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, creativity, and integrity. The school aims to develop the "whole person" and prepare students to act responsibly in an interconnected world.

The school offers an Early Learning Program (18 months–PreK-2), Preschool (PreK-3–Kindergarten), Elementary (1st–5th grade), Middle School (6th–8th grade), and High School (9th–12th grade). The curriculum integrates the French Ministry of Education standards, the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, and Texas state requirements. High school students follow an American track that feeds into the IB Diploma Programme, which includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).

Graduates are prepared for top universities worldwide through internationally recognized diplomas, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Students demonstrate high academic standards, critical thinking, and global awareness. The school reports a 100% mention rate for the Diplôme National du Brevet.

The school provides language enrichment programs in French and English to accelerate literacy development, available from PK through 12th grade. Additionally, the school offers structured study hall sessions for students in grades 1–12 to assist with homework and test preparation. Specialized accommodations are available for students who require them, with associated costs ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per term.

Admission is selective and based on alignment with the school’s academic expectations and philosophy. Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open on September 1, 2026, with priority deadlines ranging from October to December depending on the grade level. The school also offers rolling admissions throughout the year for families relocating to Houston.

The school year typically begins in mid-August and concludes in late May or early June. The calendar includes seasonal breaks, such as summer, fall, winter, and spring, alongside various school events like formal uniform days, charity events, and festivals. Detailed academic calendars are provided for each school year.

The campus is located at 15950 Park Row, Houston, TX. It features state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and dedicated spaces for learning, sports, and arts. The school provides transportation services through a third-party contractor and offers school lunch options.

The school offers an extensive after-school program led by teachers and instructors, covering sports, STEAM, music, dance, and performing arts. Athletic offerings include basketball, badminton, dodgeball, tennis, flag football, soccer, golf, multisport, pickleball, volleyball, karate, and track and field. STEAM activities include robotics, coding, and engineering, while arts and music options include guitar, piano, ballet, Zumba, hip hop, flamenco, and acting.