welcome home to THE LYCée

THE international school of THE BAY AREA: ROOTED IN CALIFORNIA, OPEN TO THE WORLD

The Lycée Français de San Francisco, offers a unique multilingual and multicultural education program
designed to empower students, as early as age 2 and through High School, to become
adaptable global thinkers, able to make meaningful contributions to our world.

PRESCHOOL

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

 

HIGH SCHOOL

 

EXPLORE OUR DUAL TRACK PROGRAM

 WITH THE IB-POWERED INTERNATIONAL TRACK: NO FRENCH IS NO PROBLEM!

Our International Track, powered by the IB* (International Baccalaureate) 
makes our school accessible to ALL prospective students, without any French language requirement. 

 With entry points in Middle School and High School

Inquire about the International Track 

Bilingual Learning: what educators see and why it works. Click to read the blog post
Blog post on how the only constant in education is change, by IB coordinator
Blog on Neurodiversity and Bilingualism
Blog post on Preparing Students for What’s Next:  College Counseling in a Changing World

The Lycée COMMUNITY... j'ADORE!

MAKE IT YOUR HOME

For the many local and/or international families who made the Lycée choice, our school feels like home!
 Amongst our three campuses, we count some 50 nationalities and 30+ spoken languages. 

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LATEST NEWS

Bears all around

While their Middle and High School peers are getting ready to kick off a new sports season here at the Lycée, some of our Gr2 students channeled their own inner Bear, creating some lovely seasonal works of art.

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SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY : WATER 4 FUTURE

After six months of researching water quality in San Francisco with a specialist, four Lycée students (Anna, Amelia, Iris and James) had the opportunity to present their work in Chicago to North-America peers and UNESCO researchers. Read more to watch their video!

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STUDENT SUCCESS: CALIXTE AMONG THE TOP 100 Emerging Innovators of 2026

The 2026 Emerging Innovator Awards have named Calixte as one of the Top 100 high school students worldwide making an extraordinary impact in their communities. Selected from an incredible pool of applicants spanning 29 countries and 25 U.S. states, these young change makers are recognized for their innovative efforts to address local and global challenges. 

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What's the Lycée Cantine?

It's the professional kitchen that will serve fresh, healthy, made-from-scratch lunches across all three campuses. Think seasonal produce, humane and organic sourcing when possible, and daily menus with hot entrées (veg options), salad bar, soup, and fruit—launching for Back-to-School 2026!

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SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING : MORNING MEETING IN K

During our recent in-service day, faculty received training on The Morning Meeting, a key component of the Responsive Classroom program. This initiative is part of the Lycee’s SEL program being introduced across all grade levels this year. The Morning Meeting protocols help students connect each morning while integrating elements of the social-emotional learning curriculum alongside academic content. Here's an exemple of a morning meeting in Kindergarten, on the ASH campus.

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CAMPING EXPERIENCE IN PK3

This week, a (pretend) camping experience offered PK3 students a rich backdrop to learn about nocturnal animals and engage in meaningful, play-based learning — all without leaving the safety of their classroom. For children that age, imagining an adventure beyond the classroom and venturing into a make-believe natural world transforms lessons into tangible, sensory experiences. Read more to watch the reel.

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UPCOMING EVENTS