Come and Say Hello!

LATEST UPDATE

  • Preschool Admissions events have come to an end for this season, but 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).
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1201 Ortega Street, at 19th avenue, in San Francisco

Meet and greet with the International Track coordinator, Rachel Domenic.

  • Exchange with current parent -
  • Participate in casual conversation and enjoy a campus tour.

These in-person events are designed for parents and students interested in the International Track program in Middle and High School.

RSVP

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1201 Ortega Street, at 19th avenue, in San Francisco

Meet and greet with the International Track coordinator, Rachel Domenic.

  • Exchange with current parent -
  • Participate in casual conversation and enjoy a campus tour.

These in-person events are designed for parents and students interested in the International Track program in Middle and High School.

RSVP

THE BLOG

Students are happy with their college admissions

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.

Read More about Preparing Students for What’s Next: College Counseling in a Changing World
students doing the Girls Who Code club workshop

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?

Read More about Raising Digital Creators: Encouraging Your Child to Build, Not Just Consume
A turkey hat on a smiling preschooler

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.

Read More about At the Lycée, Community Is at the Heart of Everything We Do
Start-up Lycée, an open-learning event

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, education can no longer be limited to traditional classroom learning. High school students need more than just theoretical knowledge to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the 21st century. They need real-world experiences that help them develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills—qualities that are increasingly valued by both universities and employers. One innovative educational initiative that addresses this need is the Start-Up Lycée program, a beacon of our Open Learning program.

Read More about Start-Up Lycée: Empowering High School Students with 21st Century Skills Through Real-World Business and Tech Connections
IB students learning outside the classroom

As a parent of two daughters, I’ve found myself navigating the challenge of choosing the right school and program for my children. As an educator, I’ve come to realize one essential truth: the student should always be at the heart of any quality education. Keeping this in mind has been key in making the best educational decisions for my children.

With that perspective, my aim here is to highlight 10 compelling reasons why the International Track program at the Lycée* is an exceptional option within the local education landscape. Whether you’re considering entry at the Middle or High School level, I hope these insights will help guide your decision-making process.

Read More about The Lycée International Track: 10 Reasons to Get Onboard!

NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

Decorated graduate hat

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.

Read More about What early college acceptances reveal about the Lycee
kids playing together in playground

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.

Read More about Learning to live together
Our students participated in the AAEH contest

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.

Read More about Eloquence Contest - Ambassadeurs, Ambassadrices en herbes 2025
STARTUP Lycee logo

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...

Read More about Start'Up Lycée 2025
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.

Prospective parent