The school that is breaking barriers
PreK-8th Grade
A next-generation international school where students master four languages, thrive in critical thinking, and graduate prepared for the world—not just college.
Your child's education and family legacy is way too important to be trusted with a system that refuses to change its outdated curriculums and practices. The Traditional education is a system that labels students and diminishes confidence if you don't fit within its mold. Here’s what some parents have been thinking—and maybe you have too:
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Meet the Founder
She Had A Solution
Like many parents, I wanted something more for my children and I knew they were capable of more. I was frustrated by cookie-cutter education—no critical thinking, no culture, no real-world prep, insane amount of testing and the constant rat race of comparison of what other children were “doing” vs my kids own individual path and process. So, I built the school I couldn’t find; immersive, multilingual, focused on real world success and most of all fun!
As a multi business owner and international traveler I saw firsthand what skills were needed to succeed in this global economy. I spent years meeting with experts, thought leaders, top schools, universities and child-development specialists to come up with the best educational model.
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I was able to curate and arbitrage what I believe holistically made sense for my own children and other families. Since its inception in 2021, ILIM School has already helped over 120 students grow culturally astute and into confident multilingual communicators in the languages of Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and English—while mastering academics and life skills. This isn't a theory. It’s real, it’s working, and your child could be next.
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Fluency in 4 Languages
100%
Students gain fluency in the world’s top four languages—Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, and English—enabling them to communicate with over 75% of the global population.
Key Features of ILIM Education
Montessori Foundations
+ Project Based
+ Core Academics
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Collaborating Guides
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Small Class Ratios
100%
Entrepreneurship
Life skills
Mentorship
100%
We use Montessori & Reggio methods in early years to promote exploration & independence, then project-based learning to integrate skills, core academics, interests, & real-world application.
Partnered with AI, our teachers act as collaborating guides, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages engagement, exploration, and student-driven discovery.
Our small 1:8 class ratios provide personalized attention, fostering individualized growth and ensuring each student’s unique needs are met.
We infuse entrepreneurship, real-life skills, and mentorship into our curriculum, empowering students to take independent paths and succeed.
Legacy Benefits: What Our Students Become
Confident
Excited Creative Confident Learners
your child will have fun at school. We're focused on making learning engaging, balancing core academics, and letting students pursue their interest.
Multilingual
Well-Cultured Multilingual Communicators
Your child will be fluent in the top four languages in the world, able to connect with people and cultures, and stand out everywhere.
Future Ready
A Sought-Out, Future-Ready Student
With global exposure, leadership traits, and adaptability, your child won’t chase opportunity—they’ll attract it.
Business Savvy
A Financially & Business-Savvy Young Leader
Your child will understand how money works, how to build, invest, and think like a creator & entrepreneur—not just a consumer.
Admissions Process
1
Join The Waitlist
Submit your interest to be considered for an invitation.
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Invitation For school Tour
Get an in-depth, in-person view of our model.
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Student Observation
Preview Time! We observe how your child engages and thrives in our environment. While understanding the family's goals and assessing philosophy alignment
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Acceptance Determination
Apply: Invitation to submit a formal application
Based on fit, readiness, alignment, and space, we notify families of Acceptance Status
Tuition & Fees
Early Preschool (2yrs-3yrs)
$19,400.00
$11,200.00 Half Day 8:00am-11:30am
$21,400.00 Ext. Day 5:45PM
Enrollment Fees
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Reservation Deposit........... $1500
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Tuition Insurance................... $675
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Materials Fee.............................$500
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New Family Onboarding... $800
Lunch (Monthly optional).............$160
5% Sibling Discount
Primary( 4yrs-Kindergarten)
$21,500.00
$24,000.00 Ext. Day 5:45PM
Enrollment Fees
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Reservation Deposit........... $1500
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Tuition Insurance................... $675
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Materials Fee.............................$500
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New Family Onboarding... $800
Lunch (Monthly optional).............$160
5% Sibling Discount
Elementary (1st-6th grade)
$25,200.00
$14,175.00 Homeschool 8:00am-11:30am
$4,620.00 After School
Enrollment Fees
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Reservation Deposit........... $1500
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Tuition Insurance................... $675
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Materials Fee.............................$500
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New Family Onboarding... $800
Lunch (Monthly optional).............$160
5% Sibling Discount
TESTIMONIALS:
Student & Parent Wins
"We were tired of our child always being compared to other kids in class "
J. Decker
"Now he’s presenting in four languages and leading group projects with confidence and loves school."
"We didn’t want our son boxed into a rigid system that just labeled him…"
Leah R.
"Now he’s thriving with hands-on learning with collaborating guides and mentors. He now also speaks Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin at home."
“We were nervous about our child falling behind in traditional academics …”
Marvin E.
"Our daughter just tested ahead of grade level—and is flourishing in multiple languages. We also learned the metrics we used in "traditional" school were very limiting and didn't show the full picture of our child's strengths "
"At my old school the class was boring and never taught what I was actually interested in."
Logan H.
"ILIM School is so fun, and I actually get to earn the things I'm interested in because my collaborating guides work with me. "
"We didn’t feel supported in our values at our child’s previous school"
Dana
"ILIM school cared about our values. The small class sizes and student accountability, combined with real guidance, helped our daughter build confidence, set boundaries, and learn to handle challenges in a healthy way. As parents, we finally felt supported too, It was a complete shift."
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child doesn’t already speak another language?
Perfect. Most of our students come in speaking just one language—we build from there, naturally and confidently.
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Will my child fall behind in reading/math benchmarks?
Not at all. We exceed benchmarks—we just don’t treat them like the finish line. Students are still taught core academic skills.
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What if my child has struggled in traditional school?
Our model is designed to re-engage students. We teach to how they learn, not how textbooks want them to.
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Is it too much for kids to learn four languages?
Students are wired for multilingualism from a young age. It’s actually easier the younger they start. We teach through immersion—so they learn by doing, not drilling.
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How are the teachers?
We call our teachers "Collaborating Guides". They go through a rigorous selection process and are some of the top native-speaking international educators in the world. They understand their role goes beyond teaching—but inspiring!
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Do you have a homeschool or half day program?
We offer a half-day program for our early preschool program, and a part-time homeschool program for elementary and middle school students. Both start from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. These programs are designed to provide early exposure to language and cultural immersion, project based learning and social interaction.
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