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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.
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.
Atlanta International School is a private, nonprofit IB World School serving 3K through Grade 12 with campuses in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Career-related Programme, alongside full and dual-immersion language initiatives to develop multilingual proficiency. AISx Flexible Schedule supports Grades 6–12 with in-person or remote options while maintaining IB coursework. Language study includes Chinese, French, German and Spanish, with English as an Additional Language support and heritage language offerings. The Sandy Springs campus, opened in 2024, features Mouratoglou Tennis Academy Atlanta, a riverfront site, residential facilities, and a Great Hall, River House, and a quad. It houses four tennis courts and extensive outdoor recreation. The school emphasizes hands-on learning through Makerspaces, science labs, design studios and an art loft, with a library. The program includes Global and Experiential Learning and Creativity, Activity, Service as part of the IB framework.
Sejong Academy is a tuition-free Korean immersion charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, founded in 2014, serving Pre-K through Grade 12. An authorised IB World School for the Middle Years Programme, it develops globally aware citizens through Korean language immersion, cultural diversity, and critical thinking.
Lycée Français de San Diego (LFSD) is a private bilingual immersion school in central San Diego, accredited by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with the AEFE network. The school serves ages 2 through 15, offering pre-K to 8th grade on two campuses, including La Petite Ecole. LFSD follows a French curriculum with a fully immersive French program; preschool is 100% French, while Kindergarten includes 45 minutes of English language arts daily. Grades 1-3 are taught in French with 60 minutes of English daily, and Grades 4-8 add Spanish language arts alongside core subjects. The program prepares students to continue their education in U.S. schools, AEFE institutions worldwide (over 600) or other international programs such as the IB. LFSD is a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) with about 215 students from 29 nationalities. Extensive after-school enrichment emphasizes STEM, arts, and language, plus field trips, sports, and clubs. Campus tours are available year-round.
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.
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.
Mes Amis French School is a French immersion school in Hopkins, Minnesota, serving toddlers through preschool age. All instruction and interactions are conducted entirely in French with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, active hands-on learning, and a focus on Francophone cultural awareness.
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.
Magellan International School is a secular, independent IB school in Austin offering Spanish immersion from Preschool through High School. Founded in 2009, it is one of four US secular schools expected to offer the full IB continuum in English and Spanish, with 91% of students above national average on MAP tests and $1.4 million in annual financial aid.
L'Etoile French Immersion School is a private preschool through 5th grade in Portland, with two campuses: Hood Avenue for preschool and Miles Street for elementary. It offers a full French Ministry of Education curriculum organized in cycles: Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section; CP-CM2 in primary. Instruction is bilingual, with about 75% of learning in French and 25% in English, taught by native French teachers. About 90% of the faculty are certified by the French MoE. The calendar mirrors public schools; the academic day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with aftercare 3:00–6:00 pm and optional early drop-off. Facilities include indoor gyms on both campuses and the Fulton Park auditorium used as a community space when not in use. Distinctive features include field trips to France for fifth graders, a San Juan Islands trip for fourth graders, and after-school offerings in robotics, arts, music, soccer, and more, all within a bilingual, culture-aware environment.
Alcuin School is an independent day school in Dallas, Texas, combining Montessori education in early childhood and lower school with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in upper grades. The school draws students from over 50 countries and cultures and has a 100% college acceptance rate.
International Studies Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school in Miami, Florida, serving middle and high school students. With approximately 700 students, it offers dual diploma programmes in French, Italian, and Spanish, 21 AP classes with 81% passing scores, and a 100% graduation rate.
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.
The International School of Indiana is an independent IB school in Indianapolis, offering Pre-Elementary through High School. The school provides language immersion in French, Mandarin, and Spanish with English, transitioning to dual-language instruction in upper grades. Over 40 clubs and 20+ athletic teams are available.
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is an independent college preparatory school in Erie, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, the school offers 15+ IB courses, boarding for international students, and over $1.2 million in academic and financial assistance.
EFAC, The French American School of Chicago, is a bilingual French-American program located in Lincoln Park, integrated within the Chicago Public Schools through partnerships with Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Park High School. Founded in 1981 within ALES, the school expanded to LPHS in 1995-1996 and now serves Kindergarten through 12th grade. The French Ministry of National Education accredits the program for K–5 as CM2, while the middle and high school follow the CNED curriculum, with the option to pursue the French Baccalauréat, including the French section. The curriculum blends CPS curricula with French standards, featuring courses taught entirely in French across language, literature, mathematics, history and the arts, with deeper emphasis on literature, history and geography as students advance. The school also offers a bilingual International Baccalaureate framework to support study at international universities. EFAC benefits from the facilities and extracurricular opportunities of its CPS partners for students.
EFB École Française de Boston is a private bilingual French–English international school with three campuses: Concord Ave Cambridge (PreK–5th), Walden Square Cambridge (Toddler–K), and Watertown (Toddler–K). The school offers the French Ministry of Education curriculum with English instruction increasing by grade, from 20% in CP to 40% in CM2, and aligns French National Education guidelines with the Massachusetts Department of Education to support transitions to public schools. Most classes are taught in French, with English gradually integrated to support bilingual fluency and strong academic foundations. The school serves 270+ students from 25 nationalities and employs about 50 staff. The standard day runs 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with before-school care from 8:00 a.m. and extended-day options until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. The libraries offer books in French and two other languages. The program emphasizes active, student-centred learning, language development, and cultural immersion, including family involvement and community events.
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.
Mid-Pacific Institute is a private college and career preparatory school in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1908. Serving Preschool through Grade 12, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme, a Reggio Emilia preschool, the Mid-Pacific Exploratory Program for project-based learning, and a School of the Arts with over 20 sports.
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.
ISDenver is an IB World School serving PreK through Grade 12 with two Denver campuses. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside a bilingual framework aligned with French and Indian curricula. The Primary Years Programme is delivered in English and Spanish; the Diploma Programme is taught in English and French. The school follows a progressive bilingual model: about 90% language immersion in preschool through Grade 2, a 50/50 English–language split from Grades 3–5, and language-focused block schedules in Grades 6–8. A Chinese language program is integrated in the Middle Years, complemented by additional language offerings and international trips. ISDenver maintains a Section française and is a partner in the AEFE network. The PreK–G8 campus at 7701 East First Place, Unit C, and the High School Campus at 458 Uinta Way are equipped with libraries, gymnasia, and fields. The school emphasizes service learning, after-school clubs in robotics, drama, and third-language study, and international journeys if applicable for students over various grades.
The International School of San Francisco operates as a dual-language institution in the center of the city, specializing in a bilingual French-English track from preschool through high school. Students at the Oak Campus, which primarily serves the high school, choose between the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and the French Baccalaureate. The campus includes specialized facilities like the Arts Pavilion for music and film and the Mark Salkind Center for science and design. A standout feature is the Global Travel Program, where students in grades 9 through 11 participate in two-week international learning trips to destinations such as Senegal, Vietnam, and Ecuador. These trips are often part of reciprocal exchanges where students stay with local families to practice language skills in real-world settings. The school also integrates "makerspaces" and a dedicated design lab into its curriculum, allowing students to apply engineering and artistic concepts to physical projects.
Seven Peaks School is an IB World School in Bend, Oregon, serving Pre-K through 8th grade. Offering the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, it emphasises inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and holistic development with a Design Lab, Spanish instruction, and a winter ski programme.
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.
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.
International School of Boston is an independent, non-profit day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, educating ages 2 to 18. The historic Cambridge campus at 45 Matignon Road anchors the school's facilities, including dedicated libraries for each division, a large gym, a Media Center, two playgrounds, shared outdoor fields, and spaces for visual and performing arts. The curriculum spans IB (MYP and DP) and French and American programs, with two internationally recognized diplomas offered: the French Baccalaureate and the IB, taught in English in Upper School. From Maternelle through Upper School, instruction is bilingual in French and English. Maternelle blends the French Ministry of Education framework with Massachusetts preschool standards; Lower School is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Middle School is bilingual with options to emphasize either language and to pursue IB or Baccalaureate tracks. Upper School students choose between the French Baccalaureate or IB, with language options in Spanish, German, and Mandarin.
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.
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.
District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a tuition-free public charter for students aged 11–18, serving grades 6–12 on the Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus in Delano Hall. Founded in 2014, it grew from language-immersion charters to become an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) or Career Programme (CP) for grades 11–12. DCI implements an IB for All approach, with English as the language of instruction for core subjects and three language tracks (French, Spanish, and Chinese), where language study and electives are delivered in the target language. The school runs a 1:1 Chromebook program, supporting inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Distinctive features include language immersion, work-based learning through CP, and robust electives in arts and STEM. The campus is Tier 1 per DC PCSB, and ACE activities, athletics, and partnerships enrich experiences. A true model for IB for families.
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.
Wesley International Academy is an Atlanta public charter school serving approximately 800 K-8 students through the IB World Programme. Founded in 2006, it features daily Mandarin Chinese instruction for all students, a 99% teacher retention rate, and has met all charter performance targets with Platinum-level counselling and league championships.
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.
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.
Long Trail School is a co-educational, college preparatory day school in Dorset, Vermont, serving grades 6-12. With a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 100% graduation rate, the school offers an IB programme alongside experiential outdoor learning in the Green Mountains.
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.
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.
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.
The French School is an independent French-American bilingual school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving K4 through 5th grade. The school follows both American and French official curricula with a 50/50 instructional split between English and French, taught by native-speaking teachers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lausanne Collegiate School is an independent co-educational IB World School in Memphis, Tennessee, serving PreK through Grade 12 on a 32-acre lakeside campus. With 73 countries represented, a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, and 100% college acceptance, it offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum across PYP, MYP, and Diploma programmes.
EF Academy Pasadena is an independent boarding and day school on a $200 million purpose-built campus in Pasadena, California, 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The school serves high school students from over 30 nationalities with an IB programme, 90%+ faculty with advanced degrees, and WASC and MSA-CESS accreditation.
Lycee International de Los Angeles (LILA) is an independent bilingual French-English school serving Preschool through Grade 12 across four Los Angeles campuses. The school offers both the IB programme and the French Baccalaureate, and is accredited by WASC, CAIS, IB, and the French Ministry of Education (AEFE).
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.
The French School of Detroit is a private, non-profit bilingual day school serving pre-K through high school. It follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum, with immersion in two Birmingham Public Schools to support English language development. The school is AEFE-certified from preschool through 8th grade and prepares students for the Brevet and the Epreuve anticipée de français du baccalauréat. Established in 1986, FSD operates as a US-registered 501(c)(3) organization. Younger students study on-site with immersion at Pierce and West Maple Elementary; middle and high school students attend Berkshire Middle School and Groves High School, with transportation provided by BPS. Reading, language development, and expressive communication are emphasised; daily bilingual activities use English and French. Creative Arts, health and movement, and World Discovery are integrated to build language, cultural understanding, and scientific curiosity. The program blends Francophone pedagogy with local immersion to prepare students for French and international schooling worldwide.
International School of Tucson is an independent international school in Tucson, Arizona, offering language immersion and world-class education from nursery through middle school. The school emphasises opening the world to children through immersive language programmes and global perspectives.
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.
Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School in Kirkland, Washington, offers a Montessori-based program that combines a French curriculum with bilingual instruction in French and English for children ages 3 through 11. The school is organized into three divisions: La Maternelle (ages 3–6), L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9), and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11), with mixed-age classrooms and small class sizes designed to support individualized learning. English instruction amounts to six hours per week, with French immersion and bilingual projects integrated into math and other subjects. The campus emphasizes hands-on Montessori materials, technology-enabled projects, and a project-based approach to language development. Les Lilas is affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF Monde) and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education with AEFE membership. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended hours, and offers an enrichment program and a French-immersion Summer Camp. Address: 14216 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.
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.
British International School of Houston is an international day school providing education for ages 3 to 18 in Katy, Texas. The school offers a British-inspired curriculum within a global framework, combining the English National Curriculum (including the Early Years Foundation Stage) with the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme. BIS Houston serves a community of more than 75 nationalities and is part of Nord Anglia Education, known for its globally connected curricula and international partnerships. The campus spans 33 acres and features glass-encased spaces designed for collaboration. Facilities include a MIT-inspired Maker Space, a Juilliard-influenced Performing Arts Centre with a 600-seat theatre, an Agora library, and a BOMA cafeteria. Sports facilities include two NCAA-sized gyms, a six-lane swimming pool, FIFA-pitch soccer fields, and a fitness suite. The school emphasizes technology with an Apple Distinguished School designation and a 1:1 device program across year groups.
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit day school in Carroll Gardens serving children ages 3 to 14. ISB offers an IB World School program with the Primary Years Programme for Pre‑K 3 through fifth grade and the Middle Years Programme for sixth through eighth grade, alongside a French Curriculum. The school provides immersive language learning in French and Spanish, with native‑speaking teachers. Preschool–Lower School are accredited by the French Ministry of Education; the full program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, and the curriculum integrates New York State standards within the IB framework. Founded in 2005, ISB emphasizes inquiry‑based learning and multilingualism within a diverse community. On campus, facilities include a sunny courtyard, light‑filled classrooms, a learning garden, a full‑size gym, and dedicated art and music studios. The multilingual library houses about 14,000 volumes, and after‑school enrichment and athletic programs extend learning beyond the classroom.
Sage International School of Boise is a tuition-free public charter school offering the full K-12 IB curriculum, one of only three public schools nationally to do so. Authorised for PYP, MYP, DP, and Career-related Programme, it emphasises inquiry-based learning, social-emotional well-being, and service learning.
ISDenver is an IB World School serving PreK through Grade 12 with two Denver campuses. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside a bilingual framework aligned with French and Indian curricula. The Primary Years Programme is delivered in English and Spanish; the Diploma Programme is taught in English and French. The school follows a progressive bilingual model: about 90% language immersion in preschool through Grade 2, a 50/50 English–language split from Grades 3–5, and language-focused block schedules in Grades 6–8. A Chinese language program is integrated in the Middle Years, complemented by additional language offerings and international trips. ISDenver maintains a Section française and is a partner in the AEFE network. The PreK–G8 campus at 7701 East First Place, Unit C, and the High School Campus at 458 Uinta Way are equipped with libraries, gymnasia, and fields. The school emphasizes service learning, after-school clubs in robotics, drama, and third-language study, and international journeys if applicable for students over various grades.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dallas International School (DIS) is a private school in Dallas serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses. The school blends the French national curriculum with U.S. education practices through a bilingual program, offering the French Program recognized by the French Ministry of Education through 12th grade, and an English-language International Program from grade 5 to 12 that culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including a Bilingual IB Diploma. DIS has been an IB World School since 2007, and it provides both the French Baccalaureate pathway and the IB Diploma pathway in high school. The Primary Campus includes a library, STEM Lab. The Secondary Campus features a library, art room, and dance studio. The school emphasizes language study (French, English, and third languages such as Spanish and Mandarin), athletics and arts programs. DIS is located across from UT Dallas, with a shuttle service between campuses and meals provided by SAGE Dining Services.
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.
The French International School of Boca Raton Le Petit Prince is a bilingual French-English school offering Preschool (Maternelle) and Elementary (Elementaire) programmes. With French as the primary language of instruction and after-school Spanish enrichment, it provides tuition assistance and an active parent community.
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.
The International School of Los Angeles (ISLA) is an independent, nonprofit international school offering a bilingual French–English education for ages 3–18. It operates four campuses: Los Feliz, Pasadena, West Valley Tarzana, and Burbank, serving 1,060 students from 51 nationalities and 36 languages. The curriculum blends preschool through 12th grade French Ministry of Education frameworks with English instruction starting in kindergarten and rising to about 40% by 5th grade. In Middle School, students choose between the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and a bilingual track; LILA is an IB World School and a candidate for MYP certification. High School offers the French Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme, with most upper-level courses bilingually. ISLA is affiliated with France through Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, AEFE, and Mission laïque française, and accredited by CAIS, WASC, and IB. Established in 1978, the school fosters truly open-minded, bilingual, critical thinkers who think and act globally.
Atlanta International School is a private, nonprofit IB World School serving 3K through Grade 12 with campuses in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Career-related Programme, alongside full and dual-immersion language initiatives to develop multilingual proficiency. AISx Flexible Schedule supports Grades 6–12 with in-person or remote options while maintaining IB coursework. Language study includes Chinese, French, German and Spanish, with English as an Additional Language support and heritage language offerings. The Sandy Springs campus, opened in 2024, features Mouratoglou Tennis Academy Atlanta, a riverfront site, residential facilities, and a Great Hall, River House, and a quad. It houses four tennis courts and extensive outdoor recreation. The school emphasizes hands-on learning through Makerspaces, science labs, design studios and an art loft, with a library. The program includes Global and Experiential Learning and Creativity, Activity, Service as part of the IB framework.
The Post Oak School is an independent Montessori school in Houston, Texas, serving 480 students from 14 months through Grade 12 across two campuses. The school offers IB Diploma options, internships, and mini-course intensives, with 43% student diversity and families from 66 countries.
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.
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.
New Hampton School is a private boarding and day school in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, founded over 200 years ago. Serving grades 9-PG with 330 students from 30 countries on a 340-acre campus, the school offers 49 IB courses, 17 interscholastic sports, and 21 arts offerings.
Waldo International School is an IB World School in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving infants through 8th grade. The school offers inquiry-based STEAM education with gifted and talented programming, and participates in competitions including FIRST Lego Robotics, Scripps Spelling Bee, and Noetic Math Contest.
Lycée Français de Chicago (LFC) is AEFE-affiliated international school serving ages 3–18 in Chicago. The curriculum is immersion-based with two diploma tracks: the French Baccalaureate (BFI American Section) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, from pre-K through grade 12. Instruction is primarily in French, with English support through BFI and IB components. The BFI is bilingual and bicultural, blending French bac rigor with American inquiry-based learning to support university entry. LFC is an IB World School offering IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12 and IB Middle Years Programme in grades 9–10, with BD and ABD options. Graduates earn a US high school diploma alongside the French Baccalaureate or IB Diploma. Bittersweet campus opened in 1995 and Wilson Campus in 2015, on 3.8 acres with facilities, including 50 classrooms, science labs, art studios, libraries, an innovation lab, a student life center, a gym and athletic fields. LFC offers after-school programs, Center for the Arts, an Artist-in-Residence program, and diverse clubs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Clariden School is an independent IB school in Southlake, Texas, where students learn in small classes of 11 average within a culturally diverse community representing 35 countries, with $200K average college scholarship.
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.
French International School of Oregon is an independent school in Portland serving ages 2 to 14. It blends the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP and MYP) with a French curriculum in a language-immersion setting and is the only IB-authorized provider in Portland for preschool through eighth grade. The school is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française. All teachers are native speakers, and English is integrated from preschool and gradually expanded from 2nd through 5th grade in line with Oregon's English Language Arts Standards. In Middle School, students can pursue immersion tracks in French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or an English-focused track. The campus comprises 15 wooded acres and houses new STEAM spaces for hands-on learning; a gym supports middle school activities, and the Lower School library is on site. Extended Learning offers athletics, ACE Weeks, Afterschool Explorers, and Summer Programs.
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.
Newark Academy is a co-educational independent college preparatory day school in Livingston, New Jersey, founded in 1774. It was the first school in New Jersey and the only private school in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Serving grades 6-12, the school uses Harkness-style discussions with small class sizes. The curriculum is built around the Six Cs: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, character development, and cultural competency. Distinctive programmes include June Term, Capstone experiences, immersion trips, and off-campus study. The Newark Scholars Programme provides scholarship support. Nine students were named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists, and the Mock Trial team won Essex County Championships.
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.
The French Maternal School is a small independent French immersion nursery school in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., serving ages 18 months to 6 years. Inspired by the French National Curriculum and licensed by OSSE, the school serves the French, international, and diplomatic communities.
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.
French American School of Tampa Bay (FASTB) is a day school serving students ages 3 to 12. It delivers a bilingual education blending French and American approaches. The French curriculum (Les Programmes) is taught with total immersion in early childhood; the English program follows practices of American schools and harmonizes with the French curriculum to support bilingual learning. The school uses the IB Primary Years Programme to teach the French National Curriculum, with candidacy in 2021 and IB World School status achieved in 2023. FASTB is accredited by the Florida Department of Education and Mission Laïque Française and serves as a DELF/DALF testing center. Distinctive features include a dual-language pathway from La Maternelle, partnerships with AFSA, AEFE, and MLF, and exposure to cultures. Facilities include five classrooms, a library, a Tiki Hut for events, and an outdoor playground overlooking a lake; aftercare, clubs, and a bilingual summer camp complement life here.
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.
Lycée Français de New York is a bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18, affiliated with AEFE and following the French Ministry of Education. The curriculum blends the French program with American links, delivering instruction in French and English and guiding students toward the French Baccalaureate in secondary grades (6–12) while offering AP courses. The school emphasizes project‑based learning, creative exploration, and rigorous academics, with language mastery supported by native‑speaking instructors and exposure to multiple languages, including Mandarin. STEAM is woven across all grades, supported by facilities such as a Makerspace and a Media Lab. The campus, consolidated on a single East Side site in 2003 and expanded with the York Wing in 2016, features a 354-seat auditorium, digital media studio, three‑tier arts spaces, and outdoor play areas. Graduates matriculate at universities worldwide. An after-school program includes 68 clubs and 43 teams, including AI, robotics, theater and Model UN.
The Alliance Française de Nashville (AFN) serves as the primary center for French language and Francophone culture in Middle Tennessee. Located in the Green Hills district, the school provides a specialized learning environment following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Programs are available for all stages, beginning with the "Zouzous" initiative for toddlers aged 12 months to five years, which focuses on early linguistic immersion through play. Older students can progress through "Zigzag" and "Adomania" courses tailored to primary and secondary age groups. A distinctive feature of the school is its community-centric approach, highlighted by the "Friday Apéro" and "Cercle de Conversation," which allow students to practice French in informal, social settings. AFN also hosts the only dedicated French library in Nashville, offering members access to over 2,000 authentic resources. This center provides a direct link to the global Alliance Française network while maintaining a localized, supportive atmosphere for language acquisition.
Riverstone International School is an IB World School in Boise, Idaho, serving approximately 300 students from preschool through Grade 12. The school represents over 41 countries and nationalities. Boarding is available for grades 8-12 on a 14-acre campus. Ranked the number 1 private school in Boise by Niche, 97% of graduates are accepted into top 150 US colleges and universities. The Class of 2025 earned an average of USD 305,000 per student in merit-based aid. Over one-third of students receive tuition assistance. The school is built on five pillars: Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding, and Outdoor Education. 61% of teachers hold advanced degrees.
The International School of Greenville (ISG) is a private, non-profit international school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving Pre-K through 12th grade. The school offers full language immersion with French Baccalaureate and Accelerated English and French programmes, with Spanish instruction beginning in grade 3.
L'Etoile French Immersion School is a private preschool through 5th grade in Portland, with two campuses: Hood Avenue for preschool and Miles Street for elementary. It offers a full French Ministry of Education curriculum organized in cycles: Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section; CP-CM2 in primary. Instruction is bilingual, with about 75% of learning in French and 25% in English, taught by native French teachers. About 90% of the faculty are certified by the French MoE. The calendar mirrors public schools; the academic day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with aftercare 3:00–6:00 pm and optional early drop-off. Facilities include indoor gyms on both campuses and the Fulton Park auditorium used as a community space when not in use. Distinctive features include field trips to France for fifth graders, a San Juan Islands trip for fourth graders, and after-school offerings in robotics, arts, music, soccer, and more, all within a bilingual, culture-aware environment.
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.
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.
International School of Texas (IST) is an independent IB World School in the Bee Cave area of Austin, serving ages 3 through Grade 12. The first independent secular IB Continuum School in Austin and one of 13 in Texas, it welcomes 35+ nationalities with 35+ student clubs, the Trailblazer House System, and annual Trip Week.
Located in Orange, California, the International School of Orange County offers a bilingual French–English program for preschool through elementary years, with a path into secondary study. The school is affiliated with the French Ministry of Education and AEFE, and delivers a French curriculum adapted to a bicultural context. In Maternelle, French and English teachers co-teach in a bilingual hour using a Direct, Guided, and Autonomous Learning approach, emphasizing language development, math, science, literature, and arts. Elémentaire continues the dual-language model, with increasing English exposure through the grades and DELF language exams at the ends of 2nd and 5th grades. The school aims to cultivate bilingual, bicultural competence and to prepare students for a demanding secondary curriculum and college. Facilities include 1838 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92865, a library, and Extended Care for Preschool through 6th grade. After-school programs include STEM, Chess, Art Studio, Fencing, and Spanish, among others.
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.
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.
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