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

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Students clapping during graduation
This blog post compares the French national curriculum, the International Baccalaureate framework, and the American approach
A blog post describing how we, at the Lycee, work on building awareness, belonging and international understanding
Bilingual Learning: what educators see and why it works. Click to read the blog post

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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NEWS & EVENTS

A Star-Studded Masterclass: Drama Students and Les Marchands d'Etoiles

Our Gr 9-10 Drama students had a special encounter this week, meeting the cast and creative team behind award-winning play Les Marchands d'Étoiles. In an immersive masterclass led by theatre professionals, they got a rare window into the world of contemporary French-language theatre.

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Spotlight on Talent: The Lycée's Arts Nights

The Lycée is hosting two Arts Nights this month to celebrate student creativity across music, visual arts, and technology and design. The MS Arts Night takes place on May 20 (5:00–7:15 pm) and the HS Arts Night on May 27 (5:30–6:30 pm). Both evenings feature live performances and exhibitions, and all families and community members are warmly welcome.

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The Molières Prove It: the TLF Brings World-Class French Theatre To San Francisco

The show 'Fin, Fin, Fin,' which graced our TLF stage in March, just won two Molières, France's most prestigious theatre awards: Best Comedy and Best Male Revelation for Lancelot Cherer. Our artistic director Frédéric Patto was there to celebrate! He spotted some familiar faces: among them, Alex Vizorek, who opened our season on the TLF stage, was the evening's MC! Bravo!

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Wellness Week 2026: What happened at the Lycée assembly

During Wellness Week 2026, students at the lycée took part in a special all-school assembly exploring emotional awareness and digital wellbeing. Through the Meta Moment exercise, led by teachers Melissa Robe and Emmanuelle Offner, students learned to identify and reflect on their emotions. Researcher Nicolas Louisot from the AEFE also presented findings on social media's influence on teens, raising awareness around media literacy, gender equality, and critical thinking in the digital age.

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Lycée Student Lucas Wins Prize at the 2026 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition

Lycée student Lucas earned 3rd Prize at the 2026 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, his very first competition. As a winner, he has been invited to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. A longtime member of the Lycée music program and the youngest student ever admitted to the San Francisco Conservatory's Pre-College Program, his win is the latest milestone in a remarkable musical journey.

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Artist in residence: Marie Détrée Brings the Sea to the Lycée

Acclaimed French Navy painter Marie Détrée spent a month at the Lycée, engaging students from Gr6-12 through hands-on art lessons, a creative outdoor outing, and leaving a lasting gift: a vibrant San Francisco-inspired mural at the school's entrance.

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A Wedding, a Funeral, and a Cast That Gave Up Their Weekends

The drama-option students have been hard at work for over two months now, preparing an ambitious theatre production for the TLF. Students have access to the theatre's full technical setup: lighting, staging, sound and what PATTO describes as "a truly professional visual and audio experience." The result feels less like a school show and more like the real thing.

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A Week with Nathalie DIETERLÉ at the Lycée

Renowned Francophone author and illustrator Nathalie Dieterlé visited our campuses, leading creative workshops with our maternelle and Gr1 students inspired by her beloved Zékéyé series and her childhood in Cameroon.

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Nathalie Dieterlé In Residence at the Lycée: Imagination, Art & the Magic of Francophone Literature

Renowned Francophone author and illustrator Nathalie Dieterlé visited the Lycée Français de San Francisco for an artist residency, leading creative workshops with students from preschool through Grade 2. From a collaborative fresco to pop-up book making and totem animal poetry, her visit sparked imagination across every grade, with book signing sessions on both campuses."

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Lycée Français de San Francisco X Golden State Valkyries

Cheer on the Golden State Valkyries with the Lycée community! Join us May 25 at 7pm to Valkyries vs. Connecticut Sun, discounted tickets are available to our community. This event is brought to you by Valkyries, Say Less, a podcast by two SF teachers & former hoopers. Pre-game clean-up with Refuse Refuse!

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Spring Break at Camp: Jam, Capes, and a Lot of Sunshine

What a wonderful spring break at our Lycée camps! Across all age groups and campuses, the children dove into a full lineup of creative, active, and hands-on experiences.⁠
From gardening, crafts, and cooking (homemade popsicles, strawberry jam, pancakes, and smoothies: quite the menu!) to superhero training, cape-making, bouncy house fun, beach outings, team sports, and French songs, every day was packed with laughter, discovery, and memorable moments. The children also channeled their inner athletes with dodgeball, human foosball, and plenty of outdoor play in the beautiful spring sunshine.⁠

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The Lycée Is Now a Full IB World School

The Lycée Français de San Francisco has received full IB Diploma Programme authorization — completing its IB continuum and affirming International Bilingualism as its signature, with two rigorous dual-diploma pathways preparing every student for universities and a world that rewards exactly those qualities.

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