Admissions

Thank you for considering Lakes International Language Academy!

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) is a no-tuition K-12 public charter school. We also offer a fee-based, affordable Pre-K option for 3- to 5-year-olds that serves as a great jumpstart to our full language immersion program. Just as all Minnesota public schools do, LILA welcomes students equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or economic standing. However, you must submit an application to be considered for enrollment.

LILA limits its class sizes, depending on the grade, and at the direction of the school’s board of directors. This means that not all applicants are guaranteed a seat, unfortunately. When applications exceed seats available at any grade level, Pre-K-Grade 12, LILA uses a random lottery system for enrollment. The lottery occurs on January 15th each year. Whether or not a lottery is held is based on the number of applications received by the deadline, in accordance with the number of seats approved by the school board, and as directed by charter school law. The application deadline is 4:00 pm on the last day of school prior to January 15th - i.e. January 14th.

NOW ENROLLING for the 2023-2024 school year!

Seats are filling fast. Contact us TODAY to inquire about availability.

No enrollment preferences exist. Living in Forest Lake is not a preference factor, nor is attending Kinder Prep Preschool. The only exception to this rule is an applicant who has a parent/guardian that is employed by LILA or siblings currently enrolled. Applicants with enrollment preference in either of these categories MUST submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on the last school day prior to the January 15th lottery to be admitted to LILA. Their names are excluded from the random lottery. Applicants in the remaining pool will be randomly selected for enrollment by lottery, and confirmation notices and enrollment information will be sent to the families. When sections are full, a waiting list will be established by random lottery assignment.

Questions? Please contact admissions@MyLILA.org. We’re here to help!

Applications & Lottery Instructions by Program Level

Kinder Prep Preschool

There are still openings for the
2023-2024 school year.
SEATS ARE FILLING FAST!
INQUIRE TODAY!

Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 1 of the school year.
Parents must be able to provide transportation for their child to and from Kinder Prep Preschool
Children must be fully toilet trained and able to use the bathroom independently prior to entrance in the program.

STEP 1: Verify eligibility. Your child must be at least 3-years-old on September 1, 2023. Children must be also fully toilet trained and able to use the bathroom independently.

STEP 2: Submit this application to enter the lottery which will be held on January 15. The application must be received by 4:00 pm on the last school day prior to January 15th - i.e. January 14th by 4:00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event applications do not exceed available seats by the lottery deadline, NO LOTTERY WILL BE HELD and you will proceed immediately to Step 4.

STEP 3: Wait for the lottery results. If your child's name is selected you will proceed to Step 4. The enrollment form link will be emailed to you by the end of the day on January 15.

STEP 4: Complete the full enrollment form. Your child will not be considered formally enrolled until the enrollment form, non-refundable $50 enrollment fee, and other paperwork has been received by the registrar.

2023-2024 TUITION SCHEDULE.

Lakes International Language Academy respects your family’s privacy. In compliance with Minnesota law, we offer a Data Privacy Notice, also called a Tennessen Notice, for your review when we request any information about your student or family.

Kindergarten

The lottery is closed, but there are still spots available for the
2023-2024 school year.
SEATS ARE FILLING FAST!
INQUIRE TODAY!

EVERY prospective kindergarten student must submit an application, including younger siblings of currently enrolled LILA students.
Bus transportation is available for students living within ISD #831 Forest Lake Area School District boundaries.

STEP 1: Verify eligibility. If your child will be at least 5 years old on September 1, 2023, you meet eligibility requirements for kindergarten.

STEP 2: Submit this application to enter the lottery which will be held on January 15, 2023. The application must be received by 4:00 pm on the last school day prior to January 15th - i.e. January 14th by 4:00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event applications do not exceed available seats by the lottery deadline, NO LOTTERY WILL BE HELD and you will proceed immediately to Step 4.

STEP 3: Wait for the lottery results. If your child's name is selected you will proceed to Step 4. The enrollment form link will be emailed to you by the end of the day on January 15.

STEP 4: Complete the full enrollment form. Your child will not be considered formally enrolled until the enrollment form and other paperwork has been received by the registrar.

Lower School - Grades 1-5

There are still spots available for the 2023-2024 school year.
Contact Lower School to discuss your child's current
second-language experience and proficiency before applying.
CONTACT US TODAY!

Current LILA students do not need to apply. Please review your child’s information in Infinite Campus, and update it if necessary.
Bus transportation is available for students living within ISD #831 Forest Lake Area School District boundaries.

STEP 1: Contact Lower School before applying to discuss your child’s current second-language experience and proficiency. Phone: 651-464-0771 or Email: ls.frontdesk@MyLILA.org .

STEP 2: Submit this application to enter the lottery which will be held on January 15. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on the last school day prior to January 15th - i.e. January 14th by 4:00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event applications do not exceed available seats by the lottery deadline NO LOTTERY WILL BE HELD and you will proceed immediately to Step 4.

STEP 3: Wait for the lottery results. If your child's name is selected you will proceed to Step 4. The enrollment form link will be emailed to you by the end of the day on January 15.

STEP 4: Complete the full enrollment form. Your child will not be considered formally enrolled until the enrollment form and other paperwork has been received by the registrar.

Upper School - Grades 6-12

The lottery is closed, but there are still openings for the 2023-2024 school year!
INQUIRE TODAY!

Current LILA students do not need to apply, including students transitioning to 6th grade from Lower School. Please review your information in Infinite Campus, and update it if necessary.
Students interested in enrolling at Upper School do not need second language experience.
Bus transportation is available for students living within ISD #831 Forest Lake Area School District boundaries.

STEP 1: Verify eligibility.

Lakes International Language Academy requires that students graduate with 24 credits - 4 in science, 4 in English, 4 in social studies, 3 in math, 1.5 in health/physical education, 1 in art/music/drama/dance, and a total of 6.5 elective credits to include 1 credit of language acquisition for each year enrolled. LILA CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO OFFER CREDIT RECOVERY FOR THOSE WHO ARE BEHIND IN CREDITS.

Is at least one of the following statements true and applicable to the applicant?
1) Assuming passing grades while attending LILA, the number of credits currently on my transcript will allow me to graduate at the end of grade 12.
2) I have an IEP that will allow me to graduate without the number of credits otherwise required by LILA.
3) I do not currently have enough credits on my transcript to be on track to graduate at the end of grade 12, but I have a plan to recover the required credits by the end of grade 12 - e.g. night school, summer school, etc.

STEP 2: It at least one statement is true and applicable as outlined in Step 1, you may submit this application to enter the lottery which will be held on January 15th. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on the last school day prior to January 15th.