Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted IB World School in Covington, LA
Founded in 1949, Kehoe-France Northshore School has evolved from a summer camp into a premier educational institution serving students from 8 weeks old through 7th grade. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized in the Primary Years Programme and pursuing Middle Years Programme authorization, we prioritize academic excellence, character development, and global awareness. Our dedicated faculty, with over 25 annual professional development hours per teacher, delivers a rigorous curriculum enhanced by technology, arts, and foreign language instruction. With a 26-year presence in St. Tammany Parish, we maintain a nurturing environment where 50% of staff have over a decade of tenure, ensuring continuity in our mission to educate the whole child.Accredited by Louisianas Department of Education, Cognia, and NIPSA, we combine tradition with innovation, offering extracurricular athletics, outdoor education, and enrichment programs. Our self-funded model, relying solely on tuition, reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities across 14 acres in Covingtons River Forest Subdivision. Through partnerships like the International Schools Partnership, we expand educational opportunities while preserving our founding values of God, Country, and Discipline.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Programs
Elementary School
Middle School
Enrichment Programs
Athletics
Aftercare Services
Foreign Language Instruction
STEM Education
Outdoor Learning
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer IB-certified programs with faculty averaging over 10 years of tenure.
- Our curriculum integrates technology, arts, and Spanish language instruction starting at age 2.
- We maintain a 14-acre campus with athletic fields, STEM labs, and outdoor learning spaces.
- Our Outdoor Education Program develops leadership and environmental stewardship.
- We provide individualized attention with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana Department of Education
- Cognia
- NIPSA (National Independent Private Schools Association)
- International Baccalaureate Organization
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our Creative Curriculum for infants through three-year-olds fosters development through play-based learning. Certified educators use age-appropriate activities to build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. Daily routines emphasize sensory exploration and motor skill development in a secure environment.
International Baccalaureate Program
We offer IB-authorized Primary Years Programme and pursue Middle Years Programme authorization. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and interdisciplinary learning. Students engage in inquiry-based projects aligned with international educational standards while maintaining Louisiana state benchmarks.
Enrichment Programs
Daily enrichment classes include visual arts, music, drama, and Spanish language instruction starting at age 2. MakerSpace and STEM labs integrate robotics and technology. Physical education, library access, and guidance counseling support holistic development across all grade levels.
Athletics
We field competitive teams in volleyball, basketball, cross country, swimming, and more. Our programs emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. Students from preschool through 7th grade participate in age-appropriate activities, including Soccer Shots and flag football leagues.
Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education Program utilizes our 14-acre campus for hands-on environmental learning. Students develop leadership skills through team-building exercises and ecological stewardship projects. Activities integrate science curriculum with real-world applications in our natural spaces.
Questions
What accreditation does Kehoe-France Northshore hold?
We are accredited by Louisiana’s Department of Education, Cognia, NIPSA, and authorized as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme.
What grade levels do you serve?
We educate students from 8 weeks old through 7th grade, including early childhood, preschool, elementary, and middle school programs.
How does your curriculum prepare students for high school?
Our IB framework and STEM-focused enrichment develop critical thinking, independent learning, and global awareness, with 100% college preparatory readiness for graduates.
Are there extracurricular activities available?
We offer athletics, arts programs, MakerSpace, and outdoor education. Students participate in sports teams, drama productions, and competitive academic clubs.
What is your student-teacher ratio?
Our average ratio is 10:1, with certified teachers maintaining continuity through annual 25+ hours of professional development per staff member.
How do you support character development?
Our curriculum integrates social-emotional learning, community service projects, and leadership opportunities through student council and peer mentoring programs.
Reviews (2)
Melissa Torres
Jun 19, 2016
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I have had children at Kehoe- France for the past 13 years. We love this school because they treat us like we are family. They truly love an care for my children . Kehoe has been a wonderful place for my children to grow up ! My kids that already graduated have transitioned very successfully into high school. Kehoe's background has helped them tremendously in the academic sense but in many other ways as well . This school has a very well rounded program including athletics,early introductory Spanish, computer, and an outstanding drama program. Kehoe France has helped me raise Confident ,caring
Melissa Descant
Sep 24, 2015
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Best school on the Northshore! The small class size sets Kehoe-France apart from so many other schools. With this environment the teachers provide so much more to each student as well as better academic attention. We love Kehoe-France and would recommend it to anyone!
