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 

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
Blog on Neurodiversity and Bilingualism
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 week of tastes

Across all three campuses, students explored new flavors, met food professionals, discovered culinary traditions from around the world, and reflected on the environmental impact of food production. The Week of Tastes also offered a window into something we care deeply about at the Lycée: meals that are also part of the learning experience.

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Marie Détrée, Artist in Residence at the Lycée

Marie Détrée, Official Painter of the French Navy, will join the Lycée as Artist in Residence throughout the month of March, working mainly with Middle and High School students while also visiting the primary campuses. Through workshops and artistic exchanges, her residency will offer students a unique opportunity to engage with a living artist whose work is inspired by travel, the sea, and cultural exploration.

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Celebrating Student Success

Zoe was awarded Honorable Mention at the Scholastic writing competition for her poem, entitled "Falling Leaf".
Well done Zoe! You can be very proud of yourself!
Congrats to her English teacher John HANLON as well!

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Three Members of the Lycée Orchestra at Bay School

Emma, Eowyn, and Lucas performed for students in the jazz program at San Francisco Bay School following their visit to the Lycée in November.
Thank you to these three members of the Lycée Orchestra for representing our school so beautifully during this musical collaboration!

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Shadow Days | A week in the professional world for Gr10 students

Gr10 students recently stepped into the professional world by shadowing professionals in fields of their choice. This hands-on experience gave them valuable insight into careers they might pursue, and equally impactful, ones they might not! From assisting during a surgery to understanding the business behind a jewelry startup, their experiences were as diverse as they were fascinating, making this an eye-opening and memorable learning opportunity.

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MS Basketball Varsity — Chicago, Here We Come!

Our MS Basketball Varsity Bears are headed to Chicago from March 16–18 to compete in the AEFE North America Basketball Tournament, joining French international schools from across the US for three days of competition, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. Go Bears!

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French American Cultural Days 2026 at the Lycée

MARCH 14, 2026, from 10am to 8pm
French American Cultural Days returns to the Lycée for a full-day celebration of Franco-American creativity, bringing together artists, performers, and families through exhibitions, live performances, workshops, and immersive experiences.
Understand what to expect, and learn more about this creative event!

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