The Algiers campus of the International School of Louisiana is accepting applications until Friday from families wanting to join its first kindergarten class to be taught in Mandarin Chinese. The Chinese language immersion program will open in August, becoming the first class of its kind in southeastern Louisiana according to an announcement from the school.

Susan Poag/The Times-PicayuneThe International School of Louisiana Algiers campus.

The program will start with kindergarten and add grades over time.

Parents can obtain applications at the school, 502 Olivier Street in Algiers, or online. Anyone interested in more information may call the school at 504.274.4571.

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