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Located in New Orleans, Lycée Français International de la Louisiane is a free public charter school serving PreK-12 with two campuses: the Primary Campus at 721 St. Philip Street and the Secondary Campus at 1601 Leonidas Street. The school aligns to both the American state curriculum and the French national curriculum, enabling students to earn an American diploma and the French Baccalaureate. It operates within the AEFE network, reflecting its France-affiliated status and its emphasis on social diversity. Founded in 2011 in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, it follows Louisiana guidelines for the Elementary Campus while aligning with French standards, offering immersion within bilingual education. A Lafayette Campus is planned for Fall 2027 to extend the network. Global learning, travel, and cultural exchanges broaden horizons and prepare students for opportunities worldwide; the curriculum is organized into cycles that structure learning from early years through lycée for diverse futures.
French American School of Silicon Valley offers a dual French‑American curriculum across two campuses, guiding preschool through middle school with instruction in French and English. From Maternelle onward, students learn with a 50/50 language balance, while literacy is built in English with Heggerty and UFLI phonics and in French through immersive phonemic work. In Elementary, mathematics is taught in both languages, using the French Ministry of Education framework alongside the California Common Core, and students participate in French National Evaluations (Grades 1–8) and MAP/i‑Ready assessments in English. Middle School expanded in 2022 with the Cycle 4 French program plus the CA language and math curricula. Founded in 1992 by Francophiles, the school serves more than 45 nationalities across two campuses: Lower Campus, Sunnyvale, and Upper Campus, Santa Clara. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and CAIS, with affiliations to CLTA, NAIS, and the MLF network, it offers after‑school activities across arts, language, and sports.
Basis Independent Fremont is a private day school in Fremont, California, serving Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 across two campuses. The school achieves a 98% AP pass rate, an average SAT score of 1492/1600, and 54% admission to top-25 universities.
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) serves students from 18 months through Grade 8 across two campuses and a future North Beacon Hill campus opening in 2026–2027. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the French national framework with American practices, delivered through bilingual instruction in French and English. From preschool through middle school, students follow France's cycles while participating in MAP assessments in math, reading, and language usage. The school holds affiliation with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française, is a member of AFSA, and participates in NAIS and NWAIS networks, with accreditation from the French Ministry of Education and NWAIS. Facilities include Mercer Island's 30 classrooms and a library, Capitol Hill's Preschool Campus, and a planned North Beacon Hill home with arts, STEM labs, and gym spaces. Athletics compete in CYO and CMSL; middle school clubs include Math Club, Science Club, and Musical Theater for families worldwide.
Sandy Spring Friends School is a Quaker PreK-12 coeducational school on 140+ pastoral acres in Montgomery County, Maryland. With 370 students, a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and 49% students of colour, the school features inquiry-based education, 40 clubs, aerial adventure park, and old-growth forest.
International Leadership Academy (ILA) is an independent French immersion school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, serving daycare through 5th grade. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education, ILA offers the French national curriculum combined with US standards, featuring Forest School, DELF certification, and a multicultural environment nurturing critical thinking, creativity and global awareness.
Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is a coeducational boarding and day school in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts, founded in 1879. Serving 650 students from 54 countries in grades 9-12 plus PG, the school offers 167 courses, 29 advanced/honors offerings, 33 varsity sports, and a 34-acre campus farm.
Esprit International School is an accredited Montessori and IB World School in The Woodlands, Texas, founded in 1999, serving ages 3 through Grade 12. The school offers individualised pacing with AMS, IB PYP, AdvancED, and TPSA accreditations, F-1 visa authorisation, and multiple 'Best of The Woodlands' awards.
Sundai Michigan International Academy is a comprehensive educational facility in Novi, Michigan, serving Japanese children from preschool through high school. Michigan state-accredited, it offers bilingual Japanese-English instruction with maximum 12 students per class, TOEFL/SAT preparation, and multiple programme formats including full-time, Saturday, and after-school options.
Located at 5510 Munford Road, Raleigh, L'école - French International School of Raleigh offers bilingual French–English instruction for preschool through elementary. It has been accredited since June 2024 by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE. It is the only French full-immersion preschool and bilingual elementary program in the state. Preschool follows the official French Education curriculum for Maternelle, organized around five axes: Appropriation of Language; First Mathematical Tools; Physical Activity; Artistic Activities; Discovering World. Oral language development is prioritized, with a life notebook linking home and school. Elementary blends the French Education Nationale framework (75% French, 25% English) with the North Carolina Common Core, across five domains. The school day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with childcare and after-school care. Facilities include a library with English and French books, a gym, and a playground. Plans exist to expand toward a Lycée. Extracurriculars include Yoga, Chess, Music, Arithmetic, Soccer, and Jiu-Jitsu.
Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory day school in Axton, Virginia, serving Pre-K through 12 with a campus of about 340 students. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Advanced Placement and Honors courses, including 15 AP offerings and the AP Capstone Diploma program. Across divisions, Carlisle emphasizes hands-on, research-based learning and real-world applications, with a strong Upper School focus on Dual Enrollment and rigorous college preparation. The campus features a STEAM laboratory for Preschool through Fifth Grade and technology-enabled classrooms equipped with iPads and Apple TVs, plus a full-time counselor, on-site nurse, and a School Resource Officer for safety. World languages are taught through immersion in Early Childhood, with Spanish integrated in the Lower School. Notable programs include a robust arts and athletics culture, a Mentorship Program, and a track record of graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges. The school emphasizes class sizes and character development across programs.
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a Japanese government-approved overseas educational facility administered by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC). The school follows a Japanese Curriculum and operates two parallel programs: a Day School and a Japanese Saturday School, collectively known as the Chicago method. These programs educate children of JCCC member employees living in the United States and are funded by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. The aim is to provide Japanese education for students abroad and to develop individuals who can contribute globally. Sumire Kindergarten is part of the Futabakai offerings, extending the program to early childhood. The Day School opened in 1978, and since 1998 the facilities have been based in Arlington Heights after moves to Skokie and Niles. The arrangement preserves a continuous Japanese schooling pathway for families residing outside Japan.
Kennedy International School offers bilingual education for students aged 3 to 18 across two Manhattan campuses, with a French-English and a Japanese-English program. The curriculum combines the French Ministry of Education guidelines, the Japanese Ministry guidelines, and the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, and is registered by the New York State Board of Regents. A Pre-IB Track for grades 9–10 leads into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12, including the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity & Service, and the Extended Essay—and six subject groups. The school's AEFE affiliation reflects its French roots within an international network. Founded in 1964, Kennedy International School has grown to serve a diverse, global student body. Facilities include two campuses in Manhattan, and an 11,000-square-foot Upper School expansion on 815 Second Avenue with a new science lab, an art and design lab, and a welcoming student center. Extracurriculars span sports, languages, music, art, dance, and acting, with Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language clubs.
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) is an international school serving PreK–12 with two bilingual tracks: a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education, and an International Track powered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students aged 2 to 18 benefit from continuous education across three campuses: Ashbury (Preschool–Grade 5) in San Francisco, Sausalito (Preschool–Grade 5) in Marin, and Ortega (Middle–High School) in San Francisco. The International Track follows the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is accredited by the French Ministry and CAIS and is part of the AEFE network. Across campuses sustainability is embedded: Eco-Delegates, solar aquaponics, water cisterns, living green walls, and an organic Cantine kitchen. LFSF hosts a diverse community of around 50 nationalities and offers strong arts, athletics, and language programs, enabling bilingual French–English instruction and a wide range of extracurricular activities for families.
Global Village Academy Aurora is a tuition-free public charter school established in 2007, serving students from Kindergarten through eighth grade across two specialized campuses. The school operates under a dual-language immersion model where students receive core instruction in both English and a chosen target language: Spanish, Mandarin, French, or Russian. In early grades, immersion instruction accounts for up to 70% of the day, progressively moving toward a 50/50 split to ensure fluency in both languages. The academic framework follows the American Curriculum, specifically aligned with Colorado Academic Content Standards, and integrates AVID strategies to support college readiness. A signature feature of the school is the eighth-grade international travel program, which provides students the opportunity to utilize their language skills in a native-speaking country. The campus features dedicated "Language Villages" and hosts annual International Days, fostering a learning environment focused on intercultural competency and global communication.
Notre École is a tuition-free public French immersion STEAM school in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Students receive 3-4 recess breaks daily and participate in the Japanese O-soji cleaning practice. The school emphasises creative thinking, problem-solving, curiosity, and perseverance.
French American School of Princeton is an independent bilingual day school serving ages 3 through 14, offering a blend of French and American teaching. The Preschool–8 program uses cross-language transfer to build fluency in both languages. No prior French knowledge is required through Grade 3; Grades 1–5 students receive additional French support (FLE). Beginning in Grade 6, students must demonstrate French proficiency and participate in an admissions assessment. The school is affiliated with AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, with NJAIS/MSA-CESS dual accreditation. The 42-acre campus beside Lake Carnegie in Princeton includes a gym, a soccer field, and multiple recess areas within neo-Gothic facilities, including a chapel and a stage. Textbooks are bilingual, and middle school students receive iPads. The program emphasizes bilingual fluency and biliteracy, preparing graduates to think and communicate in both languages across diverse settings worldwide.
German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is an independent, nonprofit preschool–12 school with campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco, offering a dual-language education in German and English based on the Thuringian curriculum. The age range is 2 to 18. The school provides preschool–12 bilingual instruction with English and California standards integrated. Students graduate with both the German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma, enabling admission to universities in the United States, Germany and other European countries. The school is accredited by the German Government (ZfA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Classes are small, with student-teacher ratios averaging under 20:1 overall and about 10:1 in preschool. From grade 6, students can study additional languages (French in Mountain View; Spanish in Mountain View and SF). The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, social-emotional development, critical thinking, and access to science and technology resources. Beyond academics, GISSV offers orchestras, choir, musical theater, clubs, and international exchange programs, fostering a global community.
DePaul College Prep is a Catholic, co‑educational, college‑prep high school in Chicago sponsored by the Vincentians and connected to DePaul University. It serves students aged 14 to 18 and offers an IB World School program with two paths: the Full Diploma and an Individual Course Pathway. IB courses span Groups 1–6 and the Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS); students may earn college credit through IB even if they do not pursue the Diploma. Beginning in 9th grade, the school offers sixteen Advanced Placement courses, and from 11th grade provides summer dual‑credit and dual‑enrollment opportunities with DePaul University. The STEAM & Arts program blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with ten science labs, four maker spaces, an organic garden and greenhouse, plus robotics, film and music production, and design projects. The 17‑acre campus includes the Mary A. Dempsey Academic Center, a Black Box Theater, a 1,500‑seat outdoor stadium, and planned Indoor Athletic Complex. An 80‑minute block schedule and Vincentian service initiatives support robust post‑secondary planning and student growth.
Frontiers Academy is a private trilingual day school in Costa Mesa, California, offering immersion in Mandarin, Spanish, and English from Preschool (age 2) through Grade 8. With an advanced integrated curriculum, NAIS membership, and Mandarin after-school classes, it develops trilingual fluency alongside rigorous academics.
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is a bilingual IB World School serving students from preschool to 12th grade across two campuses: the Cohn Campus in Palo Alto and the Willows Campus in Menlo Park. Formed in 2021 from the merger of Peninsula French-American School and Alto International School, INTL offers the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—alongside bilingual curricula in Mandarin Chinese/English, French/English, and German/English. The Upper School Language Acquisition program provides a second language pathway for 6th–12th grade English-speaking students, culminating in the IB Diploma. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and a dynamic bilingual approach. Facilities support arts, design thinking, computer science and educational technology, athletics, and extensive after‑school activities. Distinctive programs include Round Square exchanges and international service trips, alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award opportunities for older students. The campus culture celebrates multilingual collaboration, global citizenship, and hands-on learning across disciplines.
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is a K–12 international school offering a dual French-American curriculum linked to the French Ministry of Education. It operates across West Los Angeles campuses, including Campus 55, Century City, Pacific Palisades, Main Campus, and the Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School, with facilities such as a gym and Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz performing arts space. From junior preschool through first grade, students pursue a bilingual immersion program. From grade 2, families choose between the French School Program (FSP), taught entirely in French, or the International School Program (ISP), where English is the core language and French is taught in all subjects. Mandarin is studied in grades 3–5; Latin in grade 6; and another language such as Spanish or German starts in grade 9. The FAB combines the French Baccalaureate with AP exams. The school is accredited by WASC and French MOE and offers AP and Capstone courses.
Creative Minds International is the only public charter school in the United States implementing an international curriculum, serving early childhood through middle school in Washington, D.C. The school takes a child-centred, global approach with a fully inclusive model for all students.
BASIS Independent Bothell is a private PreK-12 school in Bothell, Washington, offering a globally benchmarked curriculum with subject-expert teachers. With a 98% AP exam pass rate, average SAT of 1492, 54% admitted to top 25 colleges, and record National Merit Semifinalists, it offers strong STEM programmes and summer camps.
EFAM, The French American School of Miami, is a private bilingual school for ages 3 to 11 delivering a French curriculum with integrated English instruction and funded tuition. It is affiliated with France, accredited by the French Government, and a member of AFSA and the Society for French Schools in North America. The National French Curriculum guides PreK through Kindergarten, with preschool part of l'école maternelle. Preschool offers full French immersion with a bilingual assistant; from PreK 4, English is three hours weekly, rising to four in Kindergarten and up to nine by Fifth Grade. In Elementary, cycles 2 and 3 coordinate both curricula: Social Studies in English, history and geography in French, and math in both languages. EFAM operates on two campuses, South Miami and Miami Shores, and features STEAM Labs (STIAM) with weekly bilingual sessions. The program emphasizes sustainability, libraries, field trips, clubs, student councils, and community service.
Located in New Orleans, Lycée Français International de la Louisiane is a free public charter school serving PreK-12 with two campuses: the Primary Campus at 721 St. Philip Street and the Secondary Campus at 1601 Leonidas Street. The school aligns to both the American state curriculum and the French national curriculum, enabling students to earn an American diploma and the French Baccalaureate. It operates within the AEFE network, reflecting its France-affiliated status and its emphasis on social diversity. Founded in 2011 in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, it follows Louisiana guidelines for the Elementary Campus while aligning with French standards, offering immersion within bilingual education. A Lafayette Campus is planned for Fall 2027 to extend the network. Global learning, travel, and cultural exchanges broaden horizons and prepare students for opportunities worldwide; the curriculum is organized into cycles that structure learning from early years through lycée for diverse futures.
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is a private, independent French-immersion school in Louisiana that blends the French national curriculum with an American program to create a bilingual learning community for students from 18 months through 8th grade. Accredited by the French government (preschool 2005; Cycle 2 2010; Cycle 3 2012) and, since 2022, by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and NAIS, the school serves about 450 students in a two-building campus with a renovated third building, a playground, and a garden. Divisions include Maternelle (18 months–Kindergarten), Élémentaire (1st–5th), and Collège (6th–8th). From early years, students are immersed in a second language and participate in art, music, movement, and physical education multiple times weekly. After-school programs include piano, gymnastics, ballet, tennis, cross country, swimming, soccer, and rugby. Distinctive features include the Ateliers after-school enrichment, German language offerings, and community events such as Fête Française, reflecting a bilingual, bicultural ethos.
Tampa Bay International School is a bilingual, student-driven school in Clearwater, Florida, serving preschool through 8th grade. With Spanish immersion, small group instruction, and an emphasis on empathy, integrity, and global citizenship, the school integrates justice, sustainability, sciences, history, ethics, and the arts.
The Japanese School of New York is a bilingual Japanese-English school in Greenwich, Connecticut, serving elementary and middle school students. The school follows a Japanese curriculum with integrated English instruction and emphasises community understanding through local school partnerships and exchange programmes.
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley) delivers a bilingual Mandarin-English education for ages 2 to 14 within a non-profit American environment. The school offers EYFS, American, Singapore, and bespoke curricula, taught in English and Mandarin through a bilingual co‑teaching model that pairs English‑speaking and Mandarin‑speaking teachers. Students progress from preschool to middle school across two Mountain View campuses: an early childhood campus on East Middlefield Road and a K–8 campus on Easy Street. The program follows the Yew Chung Approach, emphasizing the Twelve Values and inquiry-based learning, with seven integrated areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. The school blends Eastern and Western traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners. Facilities include weekly violin instruction, Art and Music, an indoor gym, and extensive field trips and campus-wide events for families and communities.
Mackintosh Academy Boulder is a private International Baccalaureate World School serving students from Kindergarten through eighth grade on a 23-acre campus. Located in South Boulder, the school utilizes a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and places two homeroom teachers in every classroom. The educational program integrates the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, focusing on inquiry-based learning and design thinking. Students engage in specialist classes including Spanish, performing arts, and visual arts from an early age. A distinctive feature of the campus is its commitment to environmental leadership, evidenced by a large solar array that provides the majority of the school's electricity. The campus includes specialized spaces for robotics and innovation. This environment supports gifted and creative learners through hands-on projects and community-focused service learning, preparing them for the transition to high school without the use of traditional boarding facilities. The school also offers "The Orchard Center," a specialized program specifically for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences.
Rochambeau is a bilingual French–English day school in Bethesda, serving preschoolers aged 2 through 12th grade. It operates on two campuses, Maplewood (ages 2–5) and Forest Road (6–12), and is the only school in the Washington, DC area accredited by the French Ministry of Education within the AEFE network. The curriculum blends the French national program with English instruction, offering the French Baccalauréat International (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) after grade 12, with the Maryland High School Diploma awarded after grade 11. Beginning in ninth grade, families may choose the French track or the IB pathway. World languages include Spanish and German, with Latin as an elective, and a French Immersion program starts in early childhood. Facilities include Maplewood's 11.2-acre campus, 37 classrooms, four playgrounds, a turf field, music/science/cooking spaces, a library, and two gyms, plus a health center. Rochambeau celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026 together.
Windermere Preparatory School is a day and boarding school in Orlando, Florida, part of Nord Anglia Education family. It serves students aged 3 to 18 on a 48-acre campus by Lake Cypress, with boarding facilities for grades 7–12. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, with the Diploma Programme guiding most pre-university study; AP courses are also offered in the high school. IB subjects are organized into six groups: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Language, and the Fine and Performing Arts. Lower and Middle Schools emphasize core subjects, languages, and character development; High School provides a broad IB curriculum and AP options. The Juilliard–Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme, with on-campus masterclasses and a 535-seat Cypress Center for the Arts, including the Dr. Thomas L. Marcy Theatre. Facilities also include athletic complexes and STEAM spaces with 3D printers and robotics for students.
American Youth Academy (AYA) is an independent Islamic school in Tampa serving students from PK2 through 12th grade. The institution holds the distinction of being the first Islamic school in Florida authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for students in grades 11 and 12. The secondary curriculum also integrates the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework alongside Florida Sunshine State Standards. Specialized academic tracks include Advanced Placement (AP) courses in U.S. and World History, as well as dual enrollment opportunities through local colleges. Beyond core academics, AYA maintains a campus equipped with an athletic center, a decentralized library system, and dedicated spaces for daily prayers and Quranic studies. A signature initiative is the integration of Arabic language and Islamic principles across all grade levels, ensuring students develop spiritual literacy alongside technical skills. The school is known for its "Project-Based Learning" approach in the lower years and its summer STEM programs designed to sharpen inquiry-based thinking.
Rochambeau is a bilingual French–English day school in Bethesda, serving preschoolers aged 2 through 12th grade. It operates on two campuses, Maplewood (ages 2–5) and Forest Road (6–12), and is the only school in the Washington, DC area accredited by the French Ministry of Education within the AEFE network. The curriculum blends the French national program with English instruction, offering the French Baccalauréat International (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) after grade 12, with the Maryland High School Diploma awarded after grade 11. Beginning in ninth grade, families may choose the French track or the IB pathway. World languages include Spanish and German, with Latin as an elective, and a French Immersion program starts in early childhood. Facilities include Maplewood's 11.2-acre campus, 37 classrooms, four playgrounds, a turf field, music/science/cooking spaces, a library, and two gyms, plus a health center. Rochambeau celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026 together.
Yorkshire Academy is a private school in Houston, Texas, serving children from 18 months through 5th grade. The school cultivates character, citizenship, and academic curiosity through enrichment programmes in art, music, computer science, Spanish, and physical education, and is Houston's first Ocean Guardian School.
French American School of Rhode Island (FASRI) is an independent bilingual day school in Providence serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The curriculum combines a French program and an American framework, taught in both French and English, with Spanish added in grade 6. The school is part of the AEFE network and holds accreditation from the French Ministère de l'Éducation, NEASC, and the Rhode Island Board of Education. Maternelle (PK–K) begins the cycle in two languages; elementary classes are co-taught in French and English across language arts, reading, writing, science and social studies, and middle school continues bilingual instruction with English-dominant math and science and a French-English language arts track. The Coast to Coast Signature Program connects FASRI with another AFSA network school for cross-country, cross-cultural collaboration. Field trips and partnerships with RISD Museum, Providence College, and institutions enrich learning. DELF language certifications are offered in multiple levels.
North Broward Preparatory School is a co-educational day and boarding institution located on an 80-acre campus in Coconut Creek, Florida. The school serves students from Pre-K3 through Grade 12, offering a curriculum that integrates the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement courses, and a standard American high school diploma. A unique feature of the school is its collaboration with The Juilliard School, which provides students with specialized curriculum resources and workshops in music, dance, and drama. Additionally, the school maintains a partnership with MIT to enhance its STEAM education through hands-on design challenges and interdisciplinary learning. For students interested in specialized fields, the school offers an Aviation and Aerospace Engineering program, featuring a dedicated aviation lab with flight simulators. Residential students live in the "International Village," a modern on-campus facility that houses middle and high school students from over 30 countries. The school operates as an Apple Distinguished School, utilizing iPad and Mac technology throughout its classrooms to support personalized learning.
French American School of Silicon Valley offers a dual French‑American curriculum across two campuses, guiding preschool through middle school with instruction in French and English. From Maternelle onward, students learn with a 50/50 language balance, while literacy is built in English with Heggerty and UFLI phonics and in French through immersive phonemic work. In Elementary, mathematics is taught in both languages, using the French Ministry of Education framework alongside the California Common Core, and students participate in French National Evaluations (Grades 1–8) and MAP/i‑Ready assessments in English. Middle School expanded in 2022 with the Cycle 4 French program plus the CA language and math curricula. Founded in 1992 by Francophiles, the school serves more than 45 nationalities across two campuses: Lower Campus, Sunnyvale, and Upper Campus, Santa Clara. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and CAIS, with affiliations to CLTA, NAIS, and the MLF network, it offers after‑school activities across arts, language, and sports.
The NewGate School is an independent, non-profit, international, college-preparatory Montessori school in Sarasota, Florida, serving toddlers through high school. Combining Montessori methods with the International Baccalaureate programme, it provides a comprehensive international education.
Kennedy International School offers bilingual education for students aged 3 to 18 across two Manhattan campuses, with a French-English and a Japanese-English program. The curriculum combines the French Ministry of Education guidelines, the Japanese Ministry guidelines, and the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, and is registered by the New York State Board of Regents. A Pre-IB Track for grades 9–10 leads into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12, including the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity & Service, and the Extended Essay—and six subject groups. The school's AEFE affiliation reflects its French roots within an international network. Founded in 1964, Kennedy International School has grown to serve a diverse, global student body. Facilities include two campuses in Manhattan, and an 11,000-square-foot Upper School expansion on 815 Second Avenue with a new science lab, an art and design lab, and a welcoming student center. Extracurriculars span sports, languages, music, art, dance, and acting, with Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language clubs.
Milwaukee French Immersion School (MFIS) is a public elementary school within Milwaukee Public Schools serving students in K4 through fifth grade. The program uses French as the primary language of instruction, with English taught to achieve bilingual proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The American curriculum is delivered with technology integrated in every classroom, and students read, write, and speak in both languages. The school day runs from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2360 N. 52nd Street. MFIS emphasizes global citizenship and intercultural competence through its United Nations Schools of International Learning program for older students, and many graduates continue in middle and high school at Milwaukee School of Languages. Founded in 1978 and housed in its building since 2004, MFIS is recognized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs with LabelFrancÉducation. The Milwaukee French Immersion Foundation supports language programs and community involvement, including Camp MFIS after school.
Hackley School is a private, coeducational K–12 program with five-day boarding for grades 9–12, located on a 285-acre campus in Tarrytown, New York. The school offers an AP curriculum and a cohesive K–12 experience that ties Lower, Middle and Upper School learning while emphasizing student ownership of education. Lower School centers on collaboration and character through literacy, math, science, Spanish, technology and the library. Middle School adds core English, history, math and science, world languages (Spanish, French, Chinese or Latin), plus enrichment in computer science, health, study skills, arts and athletics. Upper School provides a course catalog featuring independent research, capstone internships, experiences, world languages, and a dedicated College Counseling pathway. A key feature is the Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, opened in 2024, alongside a Science Building and wellness facilities. Signature programs include Independent Research, Global Education and Round Square, with boarding available for qualifying students.
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a private TK-12 school across two campuses in Sunnyvale and San Jose. With a globally benchmarked curriculum, 98% AP pass rate, 1492 average SAT, record-breaking National Merit Semifinalists, and WASC accreditation, the school is ranked top in STEM by Niche 2026.
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) serves students from 18 months through Grade 8 across two campuses and a future North Beacon Hill campus opening in 2026–2027. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the French national framework with American practices, delivered through bilingual instruction in French and English. From preschool through middle school, students follow France's cycles while participating in MAP assessments in math, reading, and language usage. The school holds affiliation with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française, is a member of AFSA, and participates in NAIS and NWAIS networks, with accreditation from the French Ministry of Education and NWAIS. Facilities include Mercer Island's 30 classrooms and a library, Capitol Hill's Preschool Campus, and a planned North Beacon Hill home with arts, STEM labs, and gym spaces. Athletics compete in CYO and CMSL; middle school clubs include Math Club, Science Club, and Musical Theater for families worldwide.
Villanova Preparatory School is a Catholic Augustinian boarding and day school on a 131-acre campus in Ojai, California, serving middle and high school students from 13 countries. With 100% college acceptance, 16 athletic teams, 25 student clubs, and a soccer academy, the school is 30 minutes from California beaches.
Santa Rosa French American Charter School (SRFACS) is a public French immersion charter serving ages 4 through 14 in Santa Rosa City Schools District. The curriculum blends French Ministry of Education standards with California Common Core, delivering instruction primarily in French with core English-language arts, mathematics, science and social studies taught in English. The school is AEFE-accredited and certified to administer the DELF language diploma, with the aim that all students attain DELF B1. A STEAM lab supports hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and SRFACS offers a garden program and field trips funded by the SRFACS Parent Association Foundation. The school emphasizes bilingual proficiency and cultural confidence, with native French-speaking teachers and a focus on global perspectives. Extracurriculars include after-school Enrichment Classes in arts, movement, STEAM and cooking. Families volunteer at least 20 hours per year, and governance includes ELAC, SAB, and the Parent Association Foundation.
International Charter School of Rhode Island is a free public dual-language charter school in Pawtucket, serving K-8 students. Teaching alternates between English, Spanish, and Portuguese on a 50/50 basis with 60% of staff speaking languages other than English, representing 39 countries and 20 languages.
International School of the Americas (ISA) is an open-enrolment magnet high school in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 9-12. ISA provides innovative education emphasising world cultures, international perspectives, and advanced academic programmes with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, serving students across San Antonio regardless of school district boundaries.
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) is an international school serving PreK–12 with two bilingual tracks: a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education, and an International Track powered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students aged 2 to 18 benefit from continuous education across three campuses: Ashbury (Preschool–Grade 5) in San Francisco, Sausalito (Preschool–Grade 5) in Marin, and Ortega (Middle–High School) in San Francisco. The International Track follows the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is accredited by the French Ministry and CAIS and is part of the AEFE network. Across campuses sustainability is embedded: Eco-Delegates, solar aquaponics, water cisterns, living green walls, and an organic Cantine kitchen. LFSF hosts a diverse community of around 50 nationalities and offers strong arts, athletics, and language programs, enabling bilingual French–English instruction and a wide range of extracurricular activities for families.
Palmer Trinity School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school in Palmetto Bay, Florida, serving grades 6–12. The Upper School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (two years for grades 11–12) alongside AP courses, with 23.5 credits required for graduation. Diploma courses include English Language and Literature HL; Language B HL/SL; Language Ab initio French SL; History SL/HL; Global Politics SL/HL; Business Management HL; Biology HL; Chemistry SL; Sports, Exercise and Health Science HL/SL; Environmental Systems and Societies SL; and Mathematics SL. The Diploma Programme aims to develop 21st-century skills and a global perspective. The campus spans almost 60 acres, with indoor facilities such as classrooms, a Dance Studio, Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Library, and dining spaces; outdoor fields for baseball, soccer, softball, and tennis; and three Innovation Spaces to support creativity. Students come from 37 countries, with more than half bilingual, and numerous Service Living, Global Studies, and Environmental Studies offerings.
Scheck Hillel Community School is a Jewish community day school in the United States that serves students from Early Childhood through Grade 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum focused on STEM, design, and the arts within a Judaism-centered framework. The program features Capstone projects, college dual enrollment, and a wide slate of 25 Advanced Placement courses, embedded in a rigorous but supportive setting. The 14-acre campus includes a 115,000-square-foot athletic complex, a hydroponic vegetable garden, and a PKT Playground, underscoring the school's emphasis on activity, health, and hands-on learning. The Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program supports theatre, music, and visual arts from early childhood onward, while Israel Gap Year opportunities, ESOL, and a dyslexia-informed Hebrew program support language development. Service learning, leadership programs, and ambassador roles weave character, Jewish continuity, and community engagement throughout student life. Facilities include innovative study spaces, a dedicated college counseling center, and comprehensive athletic programs available.
Tessa International School in Hoboken, New Jersey, is a private bilingual international school that blends French and English-language schooling with IB principles. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, integrated with the French National Curriculum through Mission Laïque Française, to create a coherent Programme of Inquiry across six transdisciplinary themes. Instruction is bilingual, with English plus language tracks in French, Mandarin, or Spanish; Preschool immersion reaches 80% in the target language and Primary immersion is 50/50. The campus occupies three floors of the Monroe Center, featuring bright classrooms, a STEM Lab, a Library, a Music Room, and dedicated language spaces. Students benefit from daily outdoor time, gymnasium facilities, and on-site playgrounds. After-school programs total more than 30, including language, sport, art, coding, and chess, with language clubs and science/tech activities aligned to the bilingual international focus. The school is IB-accredited (2021) and Cognia-accredited (2019). It welcomes families worldwide today.
Hellenic American Academy is a private co-educational day school in Deerfield, Illinois, serving preschool through 8th grade. The school offers a dual-language programme in English and Greek, with a problem-based learning curriculum emphasising social, emotional, and academic growth. It is one of the largest Greek-American educational institutions in the United States.
French American International School of Boca Raton is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational bilingual school serving primary and middle school students. It offers a dual-curriculum model that integrates a French curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an American curriculum taught in English to meet Florida standards. The school is an official IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with instruction divided 50/50 between French and English in a full-immersion setting. A third language, Spanish, is introduced, and CNED classes are available for middle-schoolers. Native-speaking teachers support both language immersion sections, with ESL and FLE/FLAM programs for multilingual learners. Located at 2500 NW 5th Avenue, Boca Raton, FAIS is the only French bilingual IB World School in South Florida. Daily enrichment courses across Art, Music, Computer Technology, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education complement the core curricula. This bilingual environment prepares globally minded students.
BASIS Independent McLean is a private co-educational school in McLean, Virginia, serving ages 2 through Grade 12. The school features an internationally benchmarked curriculum with subject-expert teachers, achieving a 98% AP exam pass rate, 1492 average SAT score, and 54% of graduates admitted to top 25 colleges.
American Heritage Schools is the #1 Private K-12 school in Florida (Niche), operating two 40-acre campuses in Plantation and Delray Beach. With a 5:1 student-faculty ratio, 192 AP/Honors courses, 95% AP pass rate, $127M in college scholarships (Class of 2025), and 488 Nationally Recognized Scholars, the school offers 6 pre-professional programmes.
Ashley Hall is an independent all-girls K-12 school in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1909 with a co-educational Pre-K. Graduates have garnered $7.7 million in scholarships, the school has won 12 state championships in five years, and students have earned 32 nationally recognised Scholastic Arts and Writing awards.
CATS Academy Boston is a co-educational day and boarding school in Braintree, Massachusetts, offering an American college preparatory education for grades 8-12 plus a postgraduate year. With the Ivy Plus Program, basketball and hockey academies, CSVPA Arts Academy, and AP Honor Roll recognition, it serves a diverse international community.
Lexington Elementary is an International Baccalaureate World School serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade, ages 3 to 11. The campus offers the IB Primary Years Program in conjunction with the California Common Core standards, and Lexington was authorized to deliver the PYP in 2007, the first public IB school in Northern California. The school hosts a Transitional Kindergarten IB Early Years program as Lexington's TK hub. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry and transdisciplinary units organized under themes such as Who We Are and How the World Works. Instruction is delivered in English with a TK-5 Spanish FLES program to build multilingual capabilities. In 2014 the campus was rebuilt, providing large modern classrooms, a library, Life Lab and Garden, outdoor classrooms, and a multipurpose room for theater. Signature offerings include an annual theater production, a robust arts program, and a Green Team with garden-based learning. A supportive community guides learners.
International School of Louisiana (ISL) is a tuition-free public charter school system providing K–8 across three campuses. The St. Roch Campus serves K–3, the Uptown Campus serves 4–8, and the Westbank Campus serves K–5. ISL offers an American curriculum delivered through language immersion in French or Spanish, with English instruction for enrichment. The Immersive Experiential Curriculum follows Louisiana Standards, with Kindergarten and 1st grade spending about 90% of time in the target language, and Grades 2–5 spending about 80% in the target language; middle school allocates around 25% immersion time, with English used for Social Studies and Science and a three-year sequence of a critical language (such as Mandarin) beginning in middle school. Founded in 2000 by families seeking diverse, inclusive public education, ISL emphasizes language immersion, culture, and community. Facilities include circus arts enrichment center, a stage for performances, a library with materials, and outdoor spaces and families nationwide.
K12 Private Academy is a fully accredited online private school serving students in grades PK–12 across 50 U.S. states and over 50 countries. The school follows an American curriculum that leads to a U.S. high school diploma, with a catalog featuring more than 140 courses including core subjects, honors levels, and 15 Advanced Placement (AP) options. Students interact through a virtual classroom platform that integrates live instruction with independent digital coursework. A unique feature of the school is its Career Readiness Program, which allows middle and high school students to explore industry-focused pathways such as healthcare, business, and information technology alongside their standard academics. For students seeking specialized support, the Shine Pathway provides a dedicated program for grades 6–9. The school is a member of the National Honor Society and maintains NCAA accreditation, supporting student-athletes who require a flexible schedule to accommodate training and competition while meeting university eligibility requirements.
The Awty International School is an independent international school in Houston, Texas, serving PK3 through 12th grade on a 15-acre campus. The school offers two language programs: the French Accredited Program, which follows the French National Curriculum and culminates in the French Baccalaureate, and the International Program, which leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the United States High School Diploma. Early Learning (PK3–1st) uses French and Spanish immersion; Lower School provides English- or Spanish-taught International Program and French National Curriculum; Upper School grants IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate Diploma. The World Language Department supports additional languages with CEFR-aligned instruction. The campus includes 120 classrooms, science labs, art rooms, libraries, computer labs, a cafeteria, two gymnasiums, Awty Field with a soccer pitch, an Olympic track, four tennis courts, and PAAC for arts and athletics. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and emphasizes inquiry-based learning and university advising.
San Diego French-American School is a private, independent bilingual school serving ages 18 months through 8th grade on a Mount Soledad–La Jolla campus. It delivers a blended curriculum that weaves French and American approaches, with instruction in both French and English from Kindergarten onward and a full-day bilingual program beginning in early years. The school holds AEFE/MEN accreditation, CAIS membership, and WASC accreditation, and partners with Mission Laïque Française, reflecting its Franco-American identity. The campus features a large athletic field, a spacious library, an auditorium, and advanced STEAM facilities for coding, robotics, and science. An Innovation Lab expands hands-on learning with 3D printing, robotics, laser cutting, VR, and AI-assisted personalization of paths. The arts program includes a music education partnership with Conservatoire français de musique and a Scholastic Art curriculum; students also explore languages through the International Language School. Middle school fosters leadership, service, field trips, and global engagement together.
CREC Academy of International Studies is a public magnet school in the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) network in Hartford, Connecticut. Part of a system serving 8,838 students across 16 magnet schools with international studies, STEM, and arts themes, it offers tuition-free education to students across 34 member districts.
Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a PK–12 private day school in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a Lower Campus for PreK–5 and Upper Campus for 6–12. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and operates as an international learning community defined by small class sizes and an inquiry-based curriculum. The Upper School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Higher Level and Standard Level courses, IB certificates, or non-IB electives. Beginning in fall 2025, 9th and 10th graders may choose College Prep or Honors core subjects, alongside existing options for 11th and 12th grades. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and World Languages (French, Mandarin, Spanish) with IB options; World Languages are integrated with Fine Arts and Technology & Media Arts in the Upper School. Facilities include a Student Activities Center/Gym, weight room, outdoor field, beach volleyball courts, and production lab. IT/STEM is integrated from Pre‑K, with iPads in every classroom and a science fair.
San Francisco Pacific Academy is a private day school for students aged 5 to 14. It blends an American curriculum with bespoke elements to support a clear progression from primary through middle years. English and Russian are both used in instruction, with half of the classes conducted in English and half in Russian. Literacy in a bilingual environment is central to the school's approach, helping students develop fluent bilingual communication and cross cultural awareness. The school is fully accredited by ACS WASC, ensuring alignment with international standards. Enrichment opportunities include Dance Class, Chess Club, Art Class, and Vocal Class as after-school programs. In Arts and Creative offerings, students explore movement, drawing, painting, and singing in structured, supportive settings. The emphasis on student achievement guides daily learning, collaboration, and personal growth, fostering practical skills, creativity, and responsible citizenship. The school values global-minded learners who engage with their communities locally and globally.
The French Immersion School of Washington serves students from age two through fifth grade, with an additional part-time program for middle schoolers. The curriculum follows the standards of the French Ministry of National Education, ensuring students achieve a 100% success rate on the Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (DELF) certifications. Starting in September 2026, the school expands its offerings to include a dedicated Toddler Program for two-year-olds. A unique feature is the Middle School Continuing French initiative, which allows graduates to maintain their language skills through Saturday in-person sessions and weekday evening online classes. The campus is recognized as a "Green School," emphasizing environmental stewardship. Facilities support various enrichment activities such as chess, ballet, and cooking. This pluricultural community provides a bilingual environment where children learn to communicate effectively in both French and English while developing independence and global awareness through inquiry-based instruction.
Nishiyamato Academy of California is a bilingual Japanese-English full-time day school in Lomita, CA, founded in 1993. The only full-time Japanese school on the US West Coast, it serves Kindergarten through Grade 8 with a 70% Japanese to 30% English instruction ratio, developing balanced bilingual leaders recognised by Japan's Ministry of Education.
Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a PK–12 private day school in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a Lower Campus for PreK–5 and Upper Campus for 6–12. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and operates as an international learning community defined by small class sizes and an inquiry-based curriculum. The Upper School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Higher Level and Standard Level courses, IB certificates, or non-IB electives. Beginning in fall 2025, 9th and 10th graders may choose College Prep or Honors core subjects, alongside existing options for 11th and 12th grades. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and World Languages (French, Mandarin, Spanish) with IB options; World Languages are integrated with Fine Arts and Technology & Media Arts in the Upper School. Facilities include a Student Activities Center/Gym, weight room, outdoor field, beach volleyball courts, and production lab. IT/STEM is integrated from Pre‑K, with iPads in every classroom and a science fair.
Da Vinci International School (DVIS) is a non-denominational, international private preschool and elementary program for children from 18 months through 5th grade. It offers French and Spanish immersion with a trilingual pathway in English, French, and Spanish. In preschool, students follow French-English or Spanish-English tracks; by 5K, all three languages are taught concurrently, with near-fluency expected by 5th grade. The curriculum emphasizes numeracy, literacy, S.T.E.M., design, and art through project-based learning, with literacy guided by Orton-Gillingham principles. The program aligns with French Ministry of Education standards and is part of the AEFE network, enabling transfer within the global system. Located in North Buckhead at 4100 Roswell Rd NE opposite the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, the campus offers weekly Forest School and operates 7:40 a.m.–6:00 p.m., August–late May, with Summer Camp available. Governance is via a Board of Advisors, and DVIS integrates Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches with Singapore Math to support inquiry and hands-on learning.
International Charter Academy of Georgia (ICAGeorgia) is a free, statewide public charter school offering dual language immersion in English and Japanese for K-6 students. COGNIA-accredited and featuring a gifted programme, athletics, and after-school activities, it provides globally focused education at no cost.
EF Academy New York is a high school set on a 97-acre Thornwood campus near New York City, welcoming students from 60+ nationalities. The school offers an American high school diploma with the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or individual IB/AP courses, allowing students to tailor their schedule to their goals. With daily mentorship and a 24/7 care team, advisers design personalized pathways toward graduation in a hands-on, student-centered environment. The campus supports immersive learning through field studies, collaborative projects, and small classes in modern science labs and flexible classrooms. On-site housing is available, alongside day programs, and facilities include a Fitness Center, outdoor pitch, courts, wooded trails, and a dining hall serving inspired meals. Partnerships such as the Nobel Prize Museum broaden exposure to laureates and real-world inquiry. EF Academy New York is accredited by the Middle States Association and the New York State Education Department.
Henderson International School is an independent school on a 14-acre campus in Henderson, Nevada, serving Early Childhood through Middle School. Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), the school offers a Cognia-accredited, standards-based curriculum with STEAM integration and students from over 30 nationalities.
The International School of Broward is a free public charter school in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades 6-12. The school offers three specialised academies in Law Studies, Science, and Language Studies, with instruction in French, Spanish, and Mandarin, plus AP classes and a Cybersecurity CTE programme.
French American Academy is a private bilingual school serving ages 2 to 18, with campuses in Englewood, Jersey City, The Heights, New Jersey. It offers both the American and French curricula, integrated with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and the IB Diploma Program (DP). The High School in Jersey City is an IB Candidate program pursuing authorization for the Diploma. Instruction is delivered in English and French, with 95% of classes taught in both languages. Preschool and Kindergarten require no prior French knowledge, and an Accelerated French Program (AFP) supports 1st through 8th graders with no previous French. The FAA is affiliated with France and the United States and accredited by the Middle States Association and the French Ministry of Education. Facilities include large classrooms, libraries, gymnasia, and dedicated Art and Music rooms, plus STEM resources. Extracurriculars include Summer Camp, enrichment programs, and after-school language offerings at Jersey City.
Fairmont Preparatory Academy is the high school campus of Fairmont Schools, a group of co-educational day schools in Orange County, California, founded in 1953. The Prep Academy serves grades 9-12 with 20+ AP courses, an Advanced Business Programme, and over 50 clubs. 96% of students applying to Top 100 US colleges receive acceptances, with graduates attending Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, UCLA, and USC. The school is WASC and Cognia accredited. The Speech and Debate Team ranks in the Top 10 nationally (NSDA). 11% of seniors continue sport at collegiate or semi-professional level. Fairmont Schools is part of the International Schools Partnership network, serving 25+ nationalities across five Orange County campuses.
The Japanese Children's Society (New York Ikuei Academy) is a Japanese full-time school and supplementary weekend school operating across four campuses in Englewood Cliffs, Manhattan, and Port Washington. It serves ages 3 through elementary, following Japan's Ministry of Education curriculum with bilingual Japanese-English education.
BASIS Independent Manhattan is a private PreK-12 school across two purpose-built campuses in New York City. Offering a globally benchmarked curriculum with Mandarin Chinese, the school achieves a 98% AP pass rate, 1492 average SAT, and 54% of graduates admitted to top-25 colleges.
International School of Arizona is nonprofit school offering dual-language curriculum with French and Spanish immersion from 18 months through 8th grade. Affiliated with AEFE network, ISA blends a French language tradition with US Honors core curriculum. Three divisions organize the school: Early School (PK1–K), Lower School (Grades 1–5), and Middle School (Grades 6–8). Instruction is delivered by native-language teachers, with daily English lessons to support bilingual fluency. In Middle School, students pursue a U.S. Honors Core Curriculum in a bilingual environment, with opportunities in robotics, public speaking, collaboration, and Personal Inquiry Project; language proficiency is tracked from 3rd grade, culminating in DELE and DELF diplomas aligned to CEFR. ISA offers small classes and after-school program with activities through Explorer's Den and Camp Pathfinders, plus on-campus music lessons via Arizona School of Music. The school carries accreditation from French Ministry of Education, Cervantes Institute, Spanish International Academy, globally aware, and Cognia.
Austin International School is a private, trilingual day school in Austin, Texas, serving students from age 3 to 14. The curriculum blends the French National Curriculum with American standards, guided by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme framework and ACTFL language benchmarks. Students learn in French, Spanish and English, with about 60% of instruction delivered in French. AIS's four-curriculum approach combines the French National Curriculum, Common Core Standards, IB standards and language-acquisition goals to support a smooth transition into either American or French education systems. AIS operates on the Adelphi Lane campus, with expansion planned to Cassady Drive that will add specialty classrooms and a clinic. The Design and Innovation Studio (DIS) anchors hands-on, project-based learning and serves as the MYP design classroom. AIS maintains small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, and nurtures a diverse community drawn from 60+ nationalities and 20+ languages, underpinned by a French ministry affiliation.
HudsonWay Immersion School operates two campuses, Midtown Manhattan (525 W 52nd St) and Stirling, NJ (249 Bebout Ave), each about 20,000 square feet. It offers full bilingual programs for ages 2 through 14, with Mandarin or Spanish immersion supported by both Singapore and American curricula integrated. Preschool immersion is 100 percent, gradually lowering to 90 percent by age four and about 80 percent in kindergarten, with English instruction increasing in later grades to balance biliteracy. Language arts and mathematics are taught in both languages using targeted curricula, while science uses FOSS Next Generation and a bilingual science fair. The program culminates in AP Chinese Language and Culture in grades 7–8 and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Facilities include dedicated music, art, science, library, and maker spaces, plus gymnasia and playgrounds on both campuses. After-school enrichment covers language, STEM, chess, robotics, cooking, and Chinese dance, with camps in summer and breaks. Worldwide.
Albert Einstein Academies is a public charter school system in San Diego, comprising the Elementary AEACES (3035 Ash St) and the Middle AEACMS (458 26th Street), with a planned High School adjacent to the middle campus. The network offers an International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) currently in place, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected to launch in Fall 2026. In addition, the schools follow the American curriculum and deliver a bilingual English/German immersion focus in the early grades. The AEAs began as a single charter in 2002 and aim for TK–12 growth, serving over 2,000 students. Facilities include two campuses: a 36‑classroom Elementary site with an auditorium and exterior sports field; and a four‑story Middle School building with a gym and outdoor courts. The ExchangeStein international travel and FoAEA volunteer network strengthen community and global awareness for students.
Albert Einstein Academies is a public charter school system in San Diego, comprising the Elementary AEACES (3035 Ash St) and the Middle AEACMS (458 26th Street), with a planned High School adjacent to the middle campus. The network offers an International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) currently in place, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected to launch in Fall 2026. In addition, the schools follow the American curriculum and deliver a bilingual English/German immersion focus in the early grades. The AEAs began as a single charter in 2002 and aim for TK–12 growth, serving over 2,000 students. Facilities include two campuses: a 36‑classroom Elementary site with an auditorium and exterior sports field; and a four‑story Middle School building with a gym and outdoor courts. The ExchangeStein international travel and FoAEA volunteer network strengthen community and global awareness for students.
Audubon Charter School is a public Montessori and French immersion school network in New Orleans with four campuses across three schools, serving over 1,300 students in grades K-8. Founded in 2006 with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, the network has earned an A rating and three consecutive Top Gains awards from the Louisiana Department of Education.
The International School of Bellevue is a nationally recognised 6-12 public choice school in the Bellevue School District. Students study seven core subjects for seven years including French and International Studies, average nine AP courses, and participate in a Senior Project, Focus Week, and annual retreats.
École Française de Boston – Watertown Campus is a French immersion school that belongs to the AEFE network and delivers both French National Education and American curricula in a bilingual setting. The Watertown campus serves Toddlers through Kindergarten, with students typically starting at age 2 and continuing through age 5. The program is designed to meet individual needs and supports mastery of French within a multilingual, multicultural community. A distinctive feature is the FLAM program (Francais Langue Maternelle) offered as an extracurricular option for francophone students ages 5–15, reinforcing native-language development alongside English instruction. The school operates as part of a three-campus organization that includes Cambridge and Walden campuses; together they serve more than 270 students from over 25 nationalities. The standard day runs 8:30am–3:00pm, with Before School 8:00am–8:30am and Extended Day after, including an after-school club program. Across campuses, language development and cultural exchange are integrated throughout the year.
Vail Mountain School is the leading K-12 independent school in the Rocky Mountains, located at 3000 Booth Falls Road in Vail, Colorado. With 100% acceptance to four-year institutions, top-tier AP performance, and 25% of students on $1.5M+ in aid, the school features a Snow Sports Athlete Program partnering with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail.
Columbus International High School, located on a historic campus in northeast Columbus, offers a specialized education for students in grades nine through twelve. Established in 2010 as a member of the International Studies Schools Network, the school emphasizes a global perspective across its entire academic program. Students have access to over ten unique Advanced Placement credits and a robust selection of six world languages, including Russian, Korean, and Chinese. A signature feature of the school is the International Seminar, a series of research-based courses that culminate in a year-long international thesis project during the junior and senior years. This initiative allows students to perform original research on global issues while engaging in service projects and field trips. The campus occupies a landmark building in the residential Northland neighborhood, providing a stable local community for wide-reaching international exploration. This unique pathway prepares students for post-secondary success by integrating diverse cultural experiences with traditional college-preparatory academics.
Milwaukee German Immersion School is a public elementary program located at 3778 N. 82nd Street in Milwaukee. It offers an American curriculum with German-first immersion, Wisconsin's first language immersion program since 1977. German is used to teach almost all subjects, including math, science, and social studies, supporting bilingualism for all learners. By the end of fifth grade, students read, write, and speak German and English fluently. The school serves K4–5, with a daily schedule from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and KinderCamp before and after school. Its facilities include a Library Media Center and a range of extracurriculars such as Art Club, Chess, Choir and Dance Club, and the Green Team. MGIS has a long history in Milwaukee, earned a National Blue Ribbon Award in 1994, and joined PASCH in 2016. Family engagement is supported through a PTA and School Engagement Council, fostering partnerships with staff and the community today.
Spartanburg Day School, founded in 1957, serves 595 students from 2K through Grade 12 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With 23 AP classes (79% pass rate), 37 athletic teams, 100% college acceptance, and 50% of students on financial aid, the school has a $38 million endowment.
German International School Washington D.C. is an independent bilingual school serving students aged 2 to 18 in Washington, DC. Founded in 1961, GISW provides a dual German‑American program that blends a German curriculum with English lessons to U.S. standards and lab science. Preschool serves ages 2 through 4, with morning groups and optional afternoon care. Elementary School combines German curricula with English instruction and hands‑on science, while Grades 5–12 lead to both a U.S. High School Diploma and German International Abitur, opening doors to universities worldwide. The STEM/MINT program deepens mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology through problem solving and research. GISW is part of the network of German Schools Abroad (over 130 schools). A bus service spans Maryland, Virginia, DC.; SageDining operates the cafeteria with labeling; Bookstore and Health Room serve community. Kindergarten emphasizes play-based learning, time outdoors. The FastTrack language program supports learners, and NEWBEES help families settle.
Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a co-educational boarding and day school on a 1,100-acre prairie campus with a 40-acre mountain campus in Colorado Springs. The FVS Journey organises grades 8-12 around themes from Base Camp to Capstone, with mountain sports, equestrian programmes, Round Square exchange, and study abroad in Morocco, France, and Colombia.
Nashville International Academy is a private, faith-based school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving Pre-K through high school. With an average class size of 15 and 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school integrates an Islamic whole-child approach with a multidimensional academic curriculum and students from 25 countries.
York Preparatory School is an independent private college preparatory school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, serving 350 students in grades 6-12 from 81 zip codes. With 25 learning specialists, 20 varsity teams, and 100% college matriculation, the school is part of the Cognita family.
Avenues Silicon Valley (now Aeon School) is a global online learning community serving grades 5-12 with 175 students from 26 countries. Founded in 2018, it blends world-class teaching with innovative technology, offering 10-15 student classes, self-designed projects, and placement at Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, and Wellesley.
Rowland Hall is an independent private school in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1867. Serving 1,026 students from 3-year-old PreK through Grade 12 with a 9:1 ratio, the school offers 31 AP courses, 17 sports, Rowmark Ski Academy, and has produced 17 Olympic team alumni across 14 Olympic Games.
BASIS Independent Bellevue is a private K-12 school offering a globally benchmarked curriculum with subject-expert teachers. It boasts a 98% AP exam pass rate, average SAT of 1492, 54% admitted to top 25 colleges, and a record 26% National Merit Finalist rate, with top Niche STEM rankings.
PRISMS is a residential STEM-focused high school in Princeton, New Jersey, combining the best of Asian and American education systems. The school offers coursework beyond the AP level, a signature two-year research and innovation project, and advanced lab technology, with Middle States and NAIS accreditation.
California International School is an independent inquiry-based school in Rocklin, CA, serving TK through Grade 6. With a 1:8 student-teacher ratio, WASC accreditation, and IB PYP candidacy, the school offers STEAM-focused project-based learning with Mandarin Chinese and Spanish instruction in a collaborative, creative community.
La Scuola International School in San Francisco is a private day school that operates as an IB World School for the Primary Years Program and the Middle Years Program, and it embraces a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The school offers Italian language immersion with English instruction, supported by a Montreal Model grade balance and ongoing Spanish instruction in upper grades. Established in 2002, La Scuola maintains multiple campuses, including the Mission Campus (K–8), the Dogpatch Campus (Preschool), the Silicon Valley Campus (PreK–Elementary), and a Milano, Italy campus; it is recognized by the Italian government as Scuola Paritaria abroad. The Mission Campus is the Americas' first Reggio Emilia-inspired campus, with spaces such as the food atelier, dining room, art, music, and makers ateliers surrounding a central piazza. The environment emphasizes hands-on learning, cross‑grade collaboration, and inquiry through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, culminating in the PYP Exhibition and the MYP Community Project for students.
The French International School of Philadelphia is a not-for-profit independent school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers a bilingual dual curriculum in French and English, with French instruction aligned to the official national curriculum of France and English instruction aligned to the standards of the State of Pennsylvania. Language Arts, Social Studies and Math are taught in both languages, with the balance gradually shifting from preschool to eighth grade (PK2 90% French / 10% English to 50/50 in upper grades). In addition, a Spanish immersion program began in 2022 for fourth and fifth graders. The science program includes monthly preschool exploration, formal science from grades 2–8, and annual science fairs including participation in the Montgomery County Science Fair. All students participate in weekly music classes; art is integrated across grades; sports are taught in English from grades 4–8. The Lower School sits on a two-acre Bala Cynwyd site; the Upper School campus expansion in 2022 added the Air Liquide Center for Science and Innovation and the Casey-Willig Arts Center, with space for up to 150 students. Accreditation comes from the French Ministry of Education and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Cheshire Academy is a co-educational independent school in Connecticut with 230+ years of history, offering residential boarding and day options. It provides university preparation in a community where students live on campus and prepare for higher education.
East Bay German International School (EBGIS | EBIHS) is a dual‑language German‑English international school serving preschool through high school in Emeryville, California. The program blends a German/English bilingual curriculum with IB World School status and Advanced Placement options. Elementary and middle grades provide a dual‑language program in which 65–80 percent of instruction is in German, with a third language (Spanish or French) introduced in Grade 6, and by Grade 8 students prepare for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I. In high school, Grades 9–10 offer AP courses, while Grades 11–12 pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a bilingual IB Diploma. Language offerings include English, German, French, and Spanish, with IB DP Language & Literature options in English or German. The campus includes bilingual libraries, maker spaces, a science lab, spaces for music and art, an auditorium, and on‑campus athletics. Emeryville site has hosted a community school with family involvement and volunteers locally.
Private day and boarding school in Houston's Energy Corridor serving ages 2–18. The Village School offers IB Diploma Programme, AP, the American Curriculum, and a bespoke option. The IB for ages 14–18 covers six subjects (usually three HL and three SL) with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service; language study is integrated and assessment combines external exams with school tasks. Founded in 1966, the school serves an international community and is part of Nord Anglia Education. The 28-acre campus spans 200,000 square feet of facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art athletic center and natatorium, a makerspace, a STEAM Wing, an amphitheater, and a Black Box Theater, plus a dormitory with 24/7 security. Tech is integrated with MacBooks and iPads. Extracurriculars include Juilliard master classes, the Juilliard Summer Vocal Program, and a Winter Fine Arts Festival. The Class of 2022 was accepted to many top colleges, and the IB pass rate was 100%.
The Quarry Lane School’s Dublin East campus serves students from second grade through twelfth grade, offering a college-preparatory track centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. As the only private school in the East Bay providing the IB Diploma, the campus features a specialized STEM Academy that integrates science and engineering throughout the curriculum. High school students can pursue either the IB Diploma or an Advanced Placement (AP) path, with dedicated tracks in engineering and biotechnology. The campus includes a science and engineering lab where students participate in research projects, leading many to earn grand awards at the Hitachi Science & Engineering Fair. Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its competitive robotics teams and a visual and performing arts program that includes a planned performing arts center. Students also participate in a student-led club system, with offerings ranging from DECA and Speech and Debate to a variety of cultural and service-oriented societies.
Rilke Schule German Charter School of Arts and Sciences is a tuition-free K–8 charter school within the Anchorage School District in Anchorage, Alaska. The school offers a German immersion program for Kindergarten through eighth grade, the first immersion in the district. All students learn German while the core curriculum follows the Anchorage School District's Common Core Standards. German language standards align with National Foreign Language Standards and ASD world language expectations; starting in Grade 2, students complete an annual German assessment called STAMP. In Grades 3, 6, and 8, German exams produced by Germany (A1, A2, B1) are administered; Service High School administers the B2/C1 exam, often required for German universities. The school uses ASD RTI and tracks progress with AIMSweb and ASD testing. The Abbott Loop campus includes a gym, library, spaces for special services, and a hot lunch program, with a five-year occupancy waiver and upcoming fire-system upgrades.
Vistamar School is a private independent high school in El Segundo, California, serving grades 9-12 in the South Bay of Los Angeles. With an average class size of 14, a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, and 18 AP/Honors courses, the school draws students from 60 zip codes with 49% identifying as Students of Color.
French American School of Denver is a tuition-free charter elementary school, 2350 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80205, opposite City Park. It offers a bilingual French–English immersion program with a two-way model that teaches in both languages, one language at a time, with peer-to-peer language sharing. The curriculum aligns French educational standards with Colorado State Standards. Kindergarten (la Grande Maternelle) is 90% French instruction with English Language Arts and Social Studies in English; First through Third Grade (cycle 2) is 80–90% French; Fourth and Fifth Grade (cycle 3) is 70% French with some subjects taught in English (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math). Social Emotional Learning uses Zones of Regulation. It serves K–5 as a tuition-free charter, with a middle school affiliation to Denver Language School for grades 6–8 starting 2025–26. Facilities include an Art Room, Library, Flex Space, Cafeteria, Kitchen, an on-site basketball court, and three recesses near City Park.
New Jersey Japanese School is a private MEXT-recognised Japanese school in Oakland, NJ, offering elementary and secondary education in Japanese and English. Licensed by New Jersey and recognised by Japan's Ministry of Education, it provides dual-school compatibility for students transferring between Japanese and American school systems.
SELA: The International Private School’s Norwell campus is a specialized early education center located at 137 Washington Street. The facility features fourteen classrooms designed with large skylights to maximize natural light, creating a bright environment for children aged three months to five years. The school operates on a full Spanish immersion model, where students learn all core subjects in Spanish to achieve natural fluency. In addition to language mastery, the Norwell site includes two age-specific playgrounds and a dedicated STEM curriculum that encourages hands-on experimentation. A signature offering is the early introduction of Mandarin, which is added to the curriculum to provide a trilingual foundation. For students seeking physical activity, the school hosts soccer and tennis sessions starting at age three. While the Norwell campus focuses on early global education, it serves as a feeder to the Hingham elementary campus, which extends the immersion experience through sixth grade.
Verde Valley School is a boarding and day school in Sedona, Arizona, founded in 1948. Serving 114 students (66 boarding, 48 day) in grades 9-12 on 140 acres, the school offers the IB curriculum with 86% of faculty holding advanced degrees and a senior class of 37.
École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus in Cambridge serves toddlers through Kindergarten. The campus is part of a three-campus network with Concord Ave Cambridge PreK–5th and Watertown Toddler–K, and offers before-school and extended-day options at select sites. The school follows a French National Education curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards, with most classes taught in French and English gradually integrated to support bilingual proficiency. FLAM programs provide additional French-language activities, and DELF exams can be taken on site, with registration beginning at age 7 and the diploma valid for life. Walden Square emphasizes active, student-centered learning in small classes and a high teacher-to-student ratio. Afterschool clubs cover art, music, sports, and storytelling, and music instruction is available onsite. The daily rhythm includes outdoor time, with a structured extended-day option of 3:00–5:30 pm at Walden Square. The school hosts a diverse community of 25+ nationalities and about 270 students enrolled.
Located at 8900 Stirling Road, Cooper City, Florida, Lycée Franco-Américain International School is a non-profit bilingual institution offering a bilingual French–American education from preschool through high school. Preschool follows Cycle 1 of the French curriculum, focusing on language development and exploration. Elementary education uses the Official French Elementary School Program with Cycle 2 and Cycle 3. Middle School is Le Collège (four years) and High School Le Lycée (three years), with Brevet des Collèges after year 9 and the Baccalauréat on graduation. The curriculum blends the French system with Florida standards. The school is affiliated with France through the Ministry of Education and AEFE, and has AISF accreditation for Preschool and Elementary levels. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Jacqueline Hoy, it expanded to include middle school grades 6–8 between 2019 and 2021; Antonio Rodrigues became owner and head of school in 2018. Extracurriculars include basketball, soccer, tennis, dance, and a French Club.
ISM is a private preschool–Grade 12 campus in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded in 1985 as the first SABIS Network school in the United States, ISM sits on 57 acres and offers a single-campus program with daily world-language instruction. It follows the SABIS Educational System and provides an academically oriented curriculum with AP options. Graduation requirements include 4 years English, 4 years Math, 4 years World Language (or completion of an AP course), 3 years Science, 3 years Social Studies/History, 1.5 years Fine Arts, 2 years Computer Science, and 2 years Physical Education & Health. AP courses include Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language & Culture, Government & Politics US, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics B & C, Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish Literature & Culture, Statistics, and Studio Art: Drawing. ISM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation International, and NCPSA. Facilities include a Science Department with labs, ITL Hall with 60 computers, a 22,000-volume library, a Performing Arts Center, two art rooms, two music rooms, a robotics program, and a golf course with simulator, plus extensive athletic facilities such as an Olympic track and indoor pool.
Choate Rosemary Hall is a private co-educational boarding and day school in Wallingford, Connecticut, educating 859 students on a 458-acre campus. The average class size is 11 students. 50% are domestic students of colour, 18% are international from 58 countries, and students come from over 41 US states. The school offers 300+ courses across seven disciplines, six languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Greek, Latin, Spanish), and eight signature programmes including Advanced Robotics, JFK Programme in Government, and Environmental Immersion. Athletic programmes include 80+ interscholastic teams and 20+ intramural options. The Paul Mellon Arts Center seats 1,070. 88% of faculty live on campus. 30 dormitories and 100+ student clubs create a vibrant residential community. 8 dedicated college counsellors support university placement.
Fairfax Christian School is a private Christian school in Dulles, Virginia, celebrating 65 years of excellence. Serving PreK through 12th grade with lower, middle, and high school divisions, the school emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and university preparation with international student programmes and summer camps.
The French International School of Philadelphia is a not-for-profit independent school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers a bilingual dual curriculum in French and English, with French instruction aligned to the official national curriculum of France and English instruction aligned to the standards of the State of Pennsylvania. Language Arts, Social Studies and Math are taught in both languages, with the balance gradually shifting from preschool to eighth grade (PK2 90% French / 10% English to 50/50 in upper grades). In addition, a Spanish immersion program began in 2022 for fourth and fifth graders. The science program includes monthly preschool exploration, formal science from grades 2–8, and annual science fairs including participation in the Montgomery County Science Fair. All students participate in weekly music classes; art is integrated across grades; sports are taught in English from grades 4–8. The Lower School sits on a two-acre Bala Cynwyd site; the Upper School campus expansion in 2022 added the Air Liquide Center for Science and Innovation and the Casey-Willig Arts Center, with space for up to 150 students. Accreditation comes from the French Ministry of Education and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
International School of Louisiana (ISL) is a tuition-free public charter school system providing K–8 across three campuses. The St. Roch Campus serves K–3, the Uptown Campus serves 4–8, and the Westbank Campus serves K–5. ISL offers an American curriculum delivered through language immersion in French or Spanish, with English instruction for enrichment. The Immersive Experiential Curriculum follows Louisiana Standards, with Kindergarten and 1st grade spending about 90% of time in the target language, and Grades 2–5 spending about 80% in the target language; middle school allocates around 25% immersion time, with English used for Social Studies and Science and a three-year sequence of a critical language (such as Mandarin) beginning in middle school. Founded in 2000 by families seeking diverse, inclusive public education, ISL emphasizes language immersion, culture, and community. Facilities include circus arts enrichment center, a stage for performances, a library with materials, and outdoor spaces and families nationwide.
The French-American School of New York (FASNY) Harbor Campus provides a bilingual education for students in grades 9 through 12. As the only school in the New York metropolitan area authorized to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the French Baccalaureate (including the BFI), it allows families to choose the academic pathway that best suits their child's future goals. Students benefit from a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention within a multicultural community representing over 50 nationalities. The Harbor Campus features specialized facilities including science laboratories and dedicated spaces for robotics and AI integration. A signature initiative at FASNY is the "Visible Learning" program, which emphasizes student agency by teaching pupils to evaluate their own progress and understand the specific criteria for success. All graduates earn a New York State high school diploma alongside their chosen international certification, preparing them for admission to universities worldwide.
Flushing International High School is in Flushing, New York, serving grades 9–12. It belongs to the Internationals Network and follows the Internationals Approach, built on five core principles to support immigrant and multilingual learners. A centerpiece is the Internship Institute, which lets students explore a career area, develop workplace skills, apply new knowledge, and strengthen English and native-language abilities through real-world experience. Founded in 2004, FIHS serves recent immigrants and emphasizes bilingual language growth alongside academic development. The school houses 440 students from 40 countries who speak over 20 languages. The academic program is anchored in the American curriculum, with integrated language learning and opportunities for fieldwork and community engagement. Distinctive features include a strong internship program in 11th grade, an Arts & PE program with Drama and Visual Arts, and a DREAM TEAM that supports immigrant issues and scholarships for students. Sports include Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, and Handball.
Eisenhower International School is a public school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving Pre-K through 5th grade, dedicated to creating responsible global citizens through language immersion, international exchanges, and a multilingual literacy programme. Uniforms are required.
Phillips Academy Andover is one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in the United States, founded in 1778. Located on a historic campus in Andover, Massachusetts, it educates around 1,169 students in grades 9 through 12, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. The school draws students from 53 countries and 41 US states and territories. With over 300 courses including 150 electives across 10 academic departments, average class sizes of 13, and more than 200 faculty members, Andover offers one of the broadest academic programmes of any secondary school. The school practises need-blind admission and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, with 47% of students receiving aid averaging USD 45,000 annually. Students live in five residential clusters, each home to about 230 students with integrated faculty and house counsellors.
Boulder Country Day School is an independent PS-8 school in Boulder, Colorado, offering Middle Years IB Programme for grades 6-8. With small class sizes, Exploration Week, world languages, and dynamic outdoor spaces, it prepares students with adaptability, resilience, and empathy from age 2.5 through 8th grade.
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley) delivers a bilingual Mandarin-English education for ages 2 to 14 within a non-profit American environment. The school offers EYFS, American, Singapore, and bespoke curricula, taught in English and Mandarin through a bilingual co‑teaching model that pairs English‑speaking and Mandarin‑speaking teachers. Students progress from preschool to middle school across two Mountain View campuses: an early childhood campus on East Middlefield Road and a K–8 campus on Easy Street. The program follows the Yew Chung Approach, emphasizing the Twelve Values and inquiry-based learning, with seven integrated areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. The school blends Eastern and Western traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners. Facilities include weekly violin instruction, Art and Music, an indoor gym, and extensive field trips and campus-wide events for families and communities.
Island Pacific Academy is an independent school in Kapolei, Oʻahu, offering a college-preparatory education for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum integrates American academic standards with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the upper years, supported by a specialized Puʻuhonua program focused on social-emotional growth. Notable facilities include a dedicated jewelry-making and metalsmithing studio and a digital innovation lab that supports the school’s technology initiatives. A unique feature of the academy is its SEED (Science, Environment, Engineering, and Design) program. This initiative begins in elementary school, using hands-on engineering challenges and environmental stewardship to teach problem-solving. Additionally, the school maintains a strong connection to its location through mandatory instruction in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Students engage in inquiry-based learning, such as the Grade 10 Passion Project, which allows them to conduct year-long independent research on a topic of interest, preparing them for the transition to university-level expectations.
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is a bilingual IB World School serving Preschool through Grade 5 across two Tribeca campuses. At 85 Warren Street is the Kita Preschool & Kindergarten, and at 74 Warren Street is the Dual Immersion Elementary School. The program educates children ages 2 to 11 in a 50/50 bilingual model, delivering a German-language curriculum alongside New York State standards. The school is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and blends German grade-level competencies with US standards within an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework. In grades 1–5, instruction is split evenly between German and English, with native German teachers guiding German reading, writing, math, social studies and ethics, and native English teachers guiding English reading, writing, science, social studies and math. Art, music, and movement are taught in both languages; Spanish begins in Grade 3. Class sizes are small, up to 20 students, supporting learning, collaboration, and reflection.
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is a bilingual IB World School serving students from preschool to 12th grade across two campuses: the Cohn Campus in Palo Alto and the Willows Campus in Menlo Park. Formed in 2021 from the merger of Peninsula French-American School and Alto International School, INTL offers the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—alongside bilingual curricula in Mandarin Chinese/English, French/English, and German/English. The Upper School Language Acquisition program provides a second language pathway for 6th–12th grade English-speaking students, culminating in the IB Diploma. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and a dynamic bilingual approach. Facilities support arts, design thinking, computer science and educational technology, athletics, and extensive after‑school activities. Distinctive programs include Round Square exchanges and international service trips, alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award opportunities for older students. The campus culture celebrates multilingual collaboration, global citizenship, and hands-on learning across disciplines.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (PVCICS) is a free public charter school in Hadley, Massachusetts, serving K-12. The school develops Mandarin Chinese proficiency alongside English and offers the IB programme, positioning itself as an innovative educational opportunity unavailable elsewhere in Massachusetts.
OMNI International School is a premier trilingual immersion school in Atlanta offering instruction in English, Chinese or Japanese, and Spanish from age 2 through 6th grade. Combining constructivist pedagogy with STEA2M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, Mathematics), the school uses Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf approaches.
American University Research Academy (AURA) is a private, Christian faith-based institution located on the campus of the American University of Health Sciences in Signal Hill, California. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, providing a pathway for students in grades 6 through 12. AURA specifically focuses on preparing students for future careers in health sciences through a specialized curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). A notable feature of the academy is its "Dual Credit" initiative, which allows high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education. The school is also recognized for its "Youth in Government" participation, where students engage directly with local city leadership to propose community development projects. With a commitment to global communication, the academy weaves fundamentals of five languages—Arabic, Spanish, Latin, Russian, and Mandarin—into its academic program to prepare students for international engagement.
Mountain Academy, part of Teton Science Schools, is an independent day school in Jackson, Wyoming, and Victor, Idaho, serving Early Childhood through 8th grade. Founded in 1967, the school uses place-based education on 40+ acres bordering the Teton Mountain Range, with a 1:8 student-to-faculty ratio.
EFDM is a nonprofit, bilingual school in South Freeport, Maine, offering a French-immersion program for children aged 3 to 12. The school operates as an IB World Primary Years Programme Candidate School and also aligns with the French Ministry of Education's Les Programmes and, where appropriate, the American curriculum. Students progress through three cycles: La Maternelle (Cycle 1), Cycle 2 (grades 1–3), and Cycle 3 (grades 4–5), with language immersion and cross-cycle concept continuity. In Cycle 2, students begin reading and writing in French and English, while Cycle 3 deepens study across subjects and technology. EFDM hosts La Maison Française du Maine nearby, which provides DELF/DALF exam prep, cultural events, and French-language classes. A rich arts program includes a Virtual Art Museum (Artsonia), chorus, and Suzuki-based music lessons, integrated within daily PE and outdoor education. Extended Day and bilingual summer camp extend learning beyond the school day for families nationwide.
BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a private PreK-12 school across two campuses in Brooklyn, New York. The school features a globally benchmarked curriculum with Subject Expert Teachers, a 98% AP exam pass rate, an average SAT score of 1492, and 54% of graduates admitted to top-25 national universities.
Le Jardin Academy is an independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located on a 24-acre campus in Kailua, Hawaii. It is the only school in the state to offer the full IB continuum, including the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, for students from age three through grade 12. The campus features specialized facilities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, and dedicated art and design spaces. A unique feature of the school is the "Wild Kids" outdoor education program, which utilizes the surrounding natural environment, including the nearby Kawainui Marsh, for experiential learning and environmental stewardship. Students also participate in "Impact Programs" that connect classroom learning with community service projects. This location-based learning allows students to engage directly with Hawaii's local ecology and culture while pursuing a globally recognized curriculum.
HudsonWay Immersion School operates two campuses, Midtown Manhattan (525 W 52nd St) and Stirling, NJ (249 Bebout Ave), each about 20,000 square feet. It offers full bilingual programs for ages 2 through 14, with Mandarin or Spanish immersion supported by both Singapore and American curricula integrated. Preschool immersion is 100 percent, gradually lowering to 90 percent by age four and about 80 percent in kindergarten, with English instruction increasing in later grades to balance biliteracy. Language arts and mathematics are taught in both languages using targeted curricula, while science uses FOSS Next Generation and a bilingual science fair. The program culminates in AP Chinese Language and Culture in grades 7–8 and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Facilities include dedicated music, art, science, library, and maker spaces, plus gymnasia and playgrounds on both campuses. After-school enrichment covers language, STEM, chess, robotics, cooking, and Chinese dance, with camps in summer and breaks. Worldwide.
Harrow International School New York sits on a 170-acre campus with 1,000 feet of waterfront on Long Island, home to the Bourne Mansion and 21st-century learning spaces. The school offers an international curriculum framework spanning British, American, and International Baccalaureate programmes, including MYP and the Diploma Programme for which it is an IB Candidate School. From Pre Shell (Grade 6) to Sixth Form (Grade 12), students graduate with the IB Diploma alongside a Harrow New York Diploma and a New York State High School Diploma. Lessons are delivered in English, with language offerings for modern and classical languages as appropriate. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and its real-world application. The campus supports extensive on-site sport and performing arts facilities, with further facilities planned, including a STEM building and an on-site athletic center. Rich co-curriculars, a Careers programme, and a House system foster leadership and community. A global community worldwide.
George School is a Quaker co-educational boarding and day school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, founded in 1893. It serves approximately 500 students in grades 9-12 from 20 US states and 51 countries on a 240-acre campus. The school offers both the IB Diploma (with a 96% completion rate) and AP courses alongside its standard curriculum, giving students flexibility through a distinctive 7-term schedule. Service learning and global study are integral to the George School experience. The arts programme includes theatre, dance, music, film, and visual arts. The school's motto, "Mind the Light," reflects its Quaker commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Westtown School is a Quaker coeducational college preparatory day and boarding school in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving Pre-K through Grade 12. The school offers Deep Dive Certificate Programs in Sustainability Leadership, Global Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, and more, with facilities including Westtown Lake and an aquatics programme.
Mercersburg Academy is an independent co-educational college-preparatory boarding and day school in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 1893. With 439 students, 81% boarders, and 150 academic courses, it offers experiential learning with integrated civic engagement, $12 million in annual financial aid, and 100% college acceptance.
LI Lycée International de Houston is a private international day school in Houston's Energy Corridor. Opened in 2017 on a 10-acre campus, it serves students from 18 months through 12th grade and draws international community from more than 50 nationalities. The school offers two pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) taught in English, and the French Baccalaureate, which includes a bilingual French International Baccalaureate (BFI) option that adds American AP courses in its American/BFI track. Instruction is in English and French, with additional language offerings including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and German, reinforcing multilingualism as a core element. LIH is affiliated with AEFE and accredited by IB, the French Ministry of Education, and the Texas TAAPS, with SEVP approval for international students. Facilities include a 10-acre campus with a library and classrooms; after-school programs feature STEAM, music and dance, and a range of clubs and enrichment at no cost.
International School of Louisiana (ISL) is a tuition-free public charter school system providing K–8 across three campuses. The St. Roch Campus serves K–3, the Uptown Campus serves 4–8, and the Westbank Campus serves K–5. ISL offers an American curriculum delivered through language immersion in French or Spanish, with English instruction for enrichment. The Immersive Experiential Curriculum follows Louisiana Standards, with Kindergarten and 1st grade spending about 90% of time in the target language, and Grades 2–5 spending about 80% in the target language; middle school allocates around 25% immersion time, with English used for Social Studies and Science and a three-year sequence of a critical language (such as Mandarin) beginning in middle school. Founded in 2000 by families seeking diverse, inclusive public education, ISL emphasizes language immersion, culture, and community. Facilities include circus arts enrichment center, a stage for performances, a library with materials, and outdoor spaces and families nationwide.
Brookfield School is an independent school in Sacramento, California, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), serving preschool through Grade 8. With WASC accreditation and SAT-10 scores averaging three grades ahead, 72% of students perform above grade level, with bilingual instruction in Spanish and French from preschool.
St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) is a public charter school located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, serving students from Kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates as an IB World School, utilizing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. What makes the school unique is its total immersion model; families choose one of three language tracks—French, Spanish, or Chinese—and students receive the majority of their daily instruction in that target language. The campus includes dedicated spaces for science, technology, and the arts, supporting a curriculum where subjects like mathematics and social studies are integrated with language acquisition. A signature initiative is the school's commitment to biliteracy, aiming for students to be proficient in both English and their chosen immersion language by graduation. As a public institution, it provides free tuition and bus transportation for city residents, ensuring the program is accessible to a broad community.
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley provides a dual-immersion education from preschool through eighth grade. The school follows the French National Ministry of Education curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Instruction is delivered through a co-teaching model where French and English teachers collaborate to build literacy in both languages.The 2.3-acre campus includes specialized outdoor learning environments such as a water creek, a dedicated garden, and an outdoor amphitheater. A unique feature of the elementary program is the "Vers le Pacifique" initiative, a social-emotional program focused on conflict resolution and identity development. Additionally, the school offers an Accelerated French Program specifically for students entering grades one through eight with little to no prior exposure to the language, allowing them to join the bilingual track. Students participate in physical education and arts regularly, with after-school clubs ranging from robotics to global cooking.
Midtown International School is an independent K-12 school in Atlanta specialising in gifted education through problem-based learning. With small class sizes, world languages from Kindergarten, international travel from Grade 3, and a focus on social-emotional learning, it develops students' unique strengths rather than conforming to standardised metrics.
Ross School is an independent day and boarding school in East Hampton, New York, serving Nursery through Postgraduate. With 325 students from 22 countries, a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and over 90 electives, the school uses an integrated spiral curriculum connecting disciplines through art, artifacts, and real-world experience.
Concord Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school in Concord, Massachusetts, with approximately 100 students per class, a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, 30 interscholastic athletic teams, 100+ student clubs, and integrated arts education for all students. It emphasises individuality, collaboration, and creativity without class ranking or academic awards.
The International School of Charlottesville (ISC) is a language immersion school offering French or Spanish immersion for children aged 2 through 5th grade. With staff from 15 countries speaking 10+ languages, it moved to a purpose-built facility in January 2023 featuring natural light, spacious classrooms, and extensive outdoor space.
Wardlaw+Hartridge School is an independent college preparatory school in Edison, New Jersey, founded in 1882, serving PreK(3) through grade 12. With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, 85% of faculty holding advanced degrees, 35 athletic teams, and 11 signature programmes, the school achieves 100% college matriculation.
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is a bilingual IB World School serving Preschool through Grade 5 across two Tribeca campuses. At 85 Warren Street is the Kita Preschool & Kindergarten, and at 74 Warren Street is the Dual Immersion Elementary School. The program educates children ages 2 to 11 in a 50/50 bilingual model, delivering a German-language curriculum alongside New York State standards. The school is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and blends German grade-level competencies with US standards within an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework. In grades 1–5, instruction is split evenly between German and English, with native German teachers guiding German reading, writing, math, social studies and ethics, and native English teachers guiding English reading, writing, science, social studies and math. Art, music, and movement are taught in both languages; Spanish begins in Grade 3. Class sizes are small, up to 20 students, supporting learning, collaboration, and reflection.
The École New York is a bilingual French-American school located in Manhattan's Flatiron District, serving students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade, with a dedicated high school track in partnership with Léman Manhattan. The school integrates the French National Curriculum with an inquiry-based American system, where native-speaking faculty teach core subjects like math, science, and humanities in both French and English. A unique hallmark of the Middle School experience is the "World of Work" (WoW) initiative, which connects 8th-grade students with professionals from diverse fields—such as UN advisors, perfumers, and journalists—to explore career paths and personal values. For outdoor activity, the school utilizes a rooftop playground at its Maternelle campus and daily closes East 22nd Street to create a safe "Open Street" for Elementary and Middle School play. Students also begin learning Spanish or Mandarin in 3rd Grade, further expanding their multicultural perspective and communication skills.
The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school in Seattle, Washington, serving grades 6-12 with 419 students including 43 boarders from international backgrounds. Ranked #1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Washington, the school offers 50+ arts courses with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and 82% of faculty holding advanced degrees.
Springbridge International School is an independent, coeducational bilingual school offering Japanese/English or Mandarin/English programs for ages 2 to 14. It operates across two campuses: Preschool & Kindergarten at 1625 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, and Grades 1–8 at 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The curriculum blends American, Japanese, and Chinese national frameworks, with a Mandarin Immersion Two-Way Dual model and MOE-approved Japanese textbooks for math and language. By grade level, Mandarin/English language balance shifts: early Mandarin-dominant, increasing English. The school fosters biliterate proficiency and cultural understanding through daily use of both languages, with moral, physical education, art, and music integrated in both programs. The Springbridge Foundation supports infrastructure and learning labs, funded by donations, 501(c)(3). Extracurriculars include chess, LEGO engineering, and Japanese language clubs, plus after‑school activities like art, dance, and coding; enriching programs in sports, abacus, and field trips round out the experience. Global, bilingual community.
The Woodlands Preparatory School is a K–12 program in Tomball, Texas, offering in-person and online learning options. The school delivers an American curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate framework, providing IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, and it maintains a dual pathway to a U.S. high school diploma. A hallmark of the school is its status as the only IB Continuum School in the Houston area, with connectivity to online programs. The Dual Program Online supports grades 10–12 with six subjects in Spanish and English, culminating in a U.S.-based high school diploma certified by the Texas Education Agency. The school operates alongside a High School Online program for athletes, with six online subjects per year and counseling. Accreditation comes from Cognia and regional accrediting bodies. Facilities and administration emphasize inclusive, technology-enabled learning, international teachers, and multilingual certification, supported by partnerships such as La Salle Mexico and family engagement globally.
KC International Academy (KCIA) is a public charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade in Kansas City, Missouri. The curriculum is anchored in Missouri Learning Standards and uses evidence-based instruction, with an English Language Development program that supports multilingual learners through translators and native-language classroom help when appropriate. Nearly two-thirds of students speak a language other than English, representing 30 countries and 15 languages, reflecting KCIA's international focus. Electives include art, music, physical education, health, library, computer science, robotics, community service, and production/entrepreneurship, with reading interventions provided as needed. KCIA opened in 1999 as Della Lamb Charter School and is accredited by the Missouri Department of Education. The school weaves language development into daily instruction with quarterly progress checks, and offers family supports such as nutrition programs, mental health counseling, and a Family Resource Coordinator network. Growth scores indicate progress, with 100% ELA and math growth and 90th percentile overall.
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) is an international school serving PreK–12 with two bilingual tracks: a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education, and an International Track powered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students aged 2 to 18 benefit from continuous education across three campuses: Ashbury (Preschool–Grade 5) in San Francisco, Sausalito (Preschool–Grade 5) in Marin, and Ortega (Middle–High School) in San Francisco. The International Track follows the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is accredited by the French Ministry and CAIS and is part of the AEFE network. Across campuses sustainability is embedded: Eco-Delegates, solar aquaponics, water cisterns, living green walls, and an organic Cantine kitchen. LFSF hosts a diverse community of around 50 nationalities and offers strong arts, athletics, and language programs, enabling bilingual French–English instruction and a wide range of extracurricular activities for families.
North Seattle French School (NSFS) is a private bilingual elementary program for ages 3–10 that blends the French curriculum with American standards and the Singapore Math method. Affiliated with Mission Laique Française (MLF), NSFS teaches preschool through 5th grade in two languages, with instruction primarily in French in the early years and a 50/50 English–French balance in 4th and 5th grades. The bilingual curriculum maps Washington State Common Core standards to the French curriculum, enabling bi-literacy and a smooth transition to either a French school or the local middle school. The program emphasizes speaking, reading, writing, thinking, creative projects, and social-emotional learning across both languages. English and French teachers co‑teach daily, supported by regular language-department collaboration. Opened in 2013, the school is located at 18560 1st Ave NE, Wing F, Shoreline Center, Shoreline, WA, with on-site turf fields, a gym, a stadium, and a bus service. The NSFS GLOBE after-school program offers clubs in arts, STEM, and more.
Cate School, founded in 1910, is a co-educational boarding and day school on a 1,100-acre prairie campus with a 40-acre mountain campus near Santa Barbara. Offering grades 9-12 with Harkness-style discussions, a culture of inquiry, and the motto 'Servons' (Let us Serve), it features extensive arts, mountain sports, and equestrian programmes.
Atlas International School is a classical curriculum school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving PreK through 9th grade with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. With students from over 12 countries, the school emphasises low-tech learning, foreign language, uniforms, and a healthy food policy across a short-day, short-week schedule.
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