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LATEST UPDATE
- Preschool Admissions events are picking back up soon, so keep an eye out for events that might pertain to you in our calendar below, and RSVP to the one that is most convenient to you. We are happy to give you a tour of our beautiful campuses.
- If you'd like to learn more about the international track in Middle or High School, our casual coffee sessions with International Track coordinator, Rachel DOMENIC, are also a great option (see details below).
THE BLOG
At the Lycée, bilingual learning begins early and goes far beyond fluency. It nurtures confident, flexible thinkers who thrive across languages and cultures. This blog explores how our expert educators support each student’s journey—dispelling myths, celebrating home languages, and highlighting the long-term benefits of a truly global education.
I learned early in the many years of helping many schools become IB World Schools that only constant in education is change. At the Lycée, we are preserving the strengths of our long-standing programs and the rich traditions that define our community, while also expanding opportunities to welcome students in the International Track and its IB program.
Natalie BITTON, our Director of College counseling reflects on her 18 years at the Lycée, during which she built a thriving program designed to nurture the unique potential of each of the 800+ students she has guided. In this blog post, she also discusses the evolution of the college counseling program, emerging trends in college admissions, the role of AI, and much more.
As parents, we often worry about how much time our children spend in front of screens. The phrase "screen time" immediately triggers concerns about passive, mind-numbing consumption. We imagine kids glued to videos, playing games, or scrolling through endless streams of content. But what if we shifted our focus from how much time they spend on screens to what they are doing during that time?
At the heart of every successful educational institution lies a strong, vibrant community. This is no different at the Lycée Français de San Francisco, where community is not just a concept—it’s the foundation of who we are. “Community is not just a buzzword,” explains Emmanuel Texier, Head of School. “It’s the heart of our school’s identity. Every parent, teacher, and staff member works together to create a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.”
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
As we reach the midpoint of the academic year, we can already share exciting news about our Class of 2025 and their early college admissions results. The quality of these results certainly demonstrate how well-tailored college choices are to each student’s aspirations as well as the remarkable availability, and expertise of Lycée teachers and college counselors. However, the challenge does not end with college admissions and the ability to adapt and succeed in the new university environment is just as critical.
Before children begin using books, paper, pens, or tablets, they first learn how to live together, build friendships, and resolve conflicts. These fundamental, lifelong social skills are initially practiced on the playground and then intentionally nurtured through circle time, reading, class discussions, school plays, and clubs.
The theme of the 2025 edition is 'Francophonie: A Journey Through Time and Space'. Our students tackled this challenging topic with great skill, exploring what the French-speaking world means to them and the difficult, often problematic conditions under which it was formed. At times, they connected the subject to their personal histories, while also reflecting on how speaking French has proven beneficial in their lives.
Proud moment for our Lycée students at the recent Model UN conference at Lowell High School! Our teams learned about diplomacy and international relations while roleplaying as delegates. They also won three awards!
FEB 06 + 07 2025
Start'Up Lycée, an annual competition organized by the Lycée, is designed to familiarize Gr10 students with the launching of a startup.
This year's theme? It's all about food !
Our students got together in groups of 4 to find their own innovative solutions to already existing problems, and finally presented them to the jury in the Amazon Offices in the City. Stay tuned to find out which Start'Up will win over our jury!
Out of 9 teams, three won, with two sharing the first place! They will stay in competition until MARCH 21, where they will also pitch against other North American International Schools this time in the SF Deloitte Offices! Stay tuned...
We were extremely impressed with what we heard, saw and felt as we explored the school's classrooms and hallways. Truly all of the children from pre-school through 5th grade seemed engaged, happy and safe and their teachers are clearly a big component of that. We can very much picture our daughter (...) thriving in the environment you have worked so hard to create.
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