ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
Come and Say Hello!
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
Our preschool admissions events are filling up fast , so keep an eye out for the ones that might pertain to you in our calendar, and RSVP quickly to the one that is most convenient to you. We are happy to give you a tour of our beautiful campuses.
MONTHLY COFFEE CHATS
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 to learn more about this program open to students, -with no prior French language-, interested in the highly regarded IB program.
ADMISSIONS EVENT CALENDAR AND RSVP
Admissions Calendar
PRESCHOOL Open House [SF]
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Ashbury campus
ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
ITrack Calendar
Coffee Chat : Learn More about the ITrack
Ortega Campus
THE BLOG
![Neurodiversity and Multilingualism: Unlocking Every Learner’s Potential]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762379868/francaissf/c9azvuwgtwnis4jk0gby/Neuroblog_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762379868/francaissf/c9azvuwgtwnis4jk0gby/Neuroblog_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762379868/francaissf/c9azvuwgtwnis4jk0gby/Neuroblog_thumbnail.jpg","width":600}])
At the Lycée, neurodiversity and multilingualism are celebrated as sources of strength. In this article, Primary Principal Laurence Champomier shares research, classroom practices, and tools that help every learner—neurotypical or neurodiverse—flourish in a bilingual environment.
![Bilingual Learning at the Lycée: What Educators See, and Why It Works]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749071303/francaissf/uuol7ohib1swlqdumz4j/IMG_1605.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![The Only Constant in Education is Change!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745002418/francaissf/yhaodeesr2xx34sz2yl4/thumbnail_ib.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745002418/francaissf/yhaodeesr2xx34sz2yl4/thumbnail_ib.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745002418/francaissf/yhaodeesr2xx34sz2yl4/thumbnail_ib.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Preparing Students for What’s Next: College Counseling in a Changing World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744241834/francaissf/rt9wwtcnjnsjukgfrvoz/thumbnail_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744241834/francaissf/rt9wwtcnjnsjukgfrvoz/thumbnail_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744241834/francaissf/rt9wwtcnjnsjukgfrvoz/thumbnail_1.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Raising Digital Creators: Encouraging Your Child to Build, Not Just Consume]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741743135/francaissf/qzj035uhuziwkduhrfeu/Blog_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741743135/francaissf/qzj035uhuziwkduhrfeu/Blog_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741743135/francaissf/qzj035uhuziwkduhrfeu/Blog_thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
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?
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
![MODEL UN : BRAVO TO OUR BUDDING DIPLOMATS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765586300/francaissf/mm0tuikpw0nhmrhasfqs/Screenshot2025-12-12at43757PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765586300/francaissf/mm0tuikpw0nhmrhasfqs/Screenshot2025-12-12at43757PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765586300/francaissf/mm0tuikpw0nhmrhasfqs/Screenshot2025-12-12at43757PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765586300/francaissf/mm0tuikpw0nhmrhasfqs/Screenshot2025-12-12at43757PM.png","width":1018}])
Our Lycée Bear MUN did not disappoint as students absolutely rose to the challenge!
From debating in committees like UNESCO, the IMF, and the Committee on the Status of Women, to connecting with peers from across the Bay Area, Florida, and Los Angeles, they made the most of every moment.
Special shoutout to Rafi (Gr11) for his legendary “escape” in Roblox and to Simone (Gr10) for her standout strategy in the Council of Catherine the Great.
After this energizing start to the MUN year, we look forward to the next competition, in February: SFMUN XI, hosted by Lowell High School’s Model United Nations Club.
![STUDENTS VOICES : ARTEM, SKI CHAMPION]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761263826/francaissf/bpk77nelf86xbcjnczzr/ArtemSkiChampion.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761263826/francaissf/bpk77nelf86xbcjnczzr/ArtemSkiChampion.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761263826/francaissf/bpk77nelf86xbcjnczzr/ArtemSkiChampion.jpg","width":800}])
Artem (in Gr10) has been at the Lycée for as long as he can remember. Since he entered Gr6 he has been focusing on his sports career. He competes in mogul freestyle skiing at an international level, which requires some adjustments to his school schedule.
![STUDENTS VOICES : JENS, POLO CHAMPION]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761263963/francaissf/zrpd0ey4cuppawist3lq/Jens_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761263963/francaissf/zrpd0ey4cuppawist3lq/Jens_1.jpg","width":360}])
Jens (Gr11) has been a student at the Lycée for over a decade and a lifelong horseback rider. Thanks to a sports agreement with the school, he’s able to pursue his passion for polo while successfully continuing his academic journey. You want to know how?
![COMMUNITY SERVICE - A NEW INITIATIVE AT ORTEGA CAMPUS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760394655/francaissf/myqhbmlghhmb0pfzfwf8/Screenshot2025-10-08at23201PM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760394655/francaissf/myqhbmlghhmb0pfzfwf8/Screenshot2025-10-08at23201PM.jpg","width":318}])
This year, a new initiative was launched for our ORT students: each day, two students take on the responsibility of cleaning up after lunch using the school’s pick-up tools and protective gloves.
Why is this a meaningful and valuable experience?
Watch the video to hear directly from five of our students!
![Celebrating Academic Excellence: National Merit Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759356075/francaissf/vnkmrhxvjq4vlgs3qoxo/Merit_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759356075/francaissf/vnkmrhxvjq4vlgs3qoxo/Merit_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759356075/francaissf/vnkmrhxvjq4vlgs3qoxo/Merit_thumbnail.jpg","width":600}])
Four of our Seniors were recognized in the National Merit (PSAT/NMSQT) Scholarship. Congratulations to them for their outstanding achievement and the dedication it reflects!
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