Direct AnswerInternational families relocating to the LA area often choose a home around a specific school. Real, currently-operating options include the International School of Los Angeles (an IB World School, with campuses including Burbank), the British American School (British curriculum), Pinecrest Schools (Woodland Hills and Northridge), Oaks Christian School (Westlake Village), and Marymount High School (Catholic college-prep, LA). These are private schools that admit by application - proximity helps with commute, not admission. Public-school attendance is by home address. Brian helps you line up the home and the school search together.
For many international buyers the school comes first and the home follows. The key is starting from schools that actually exist and are open - here's an accurate shortlist.
Real, currently-operating options
- International School of Los Angeles - an IB World School (bilingual heritage), multiple campuses including Burbank.
- British American School (BASLA) - British curriculum, for families wanting continuity with a UK education.
- Pinecrest Schools - private campuses in Woodland Hills and Northridge (West San Fernando Valley).
- Oaks Christian School - private college-prep in Westlake Village (Conejo Valley).
- Marymount High School - Catholic, college-prep, in Los Angeles.
Accuracy note: some relocation lists circulate names that don't match a real, open school (for example, there is no "British International School of Los Angeles," no "Pinecrest Glendale," and no "Westlake International School"). Always confirm a school exists, its current campus, and its program directly before choosing a home around it.
How feeder-home planning works
Private schools admit by application, so "near" a school is about commute and community, not a guaranteed seat. For public schools, attendance is set by home address - confirm the assigned school per address. Brian coordinates the home search with your school timeline and verifies boundaries for any address.
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