Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #25 - Service Learning trips, educational trips and study abroad programs are some of the many opportunities available to LFSF students.

Lycee Francais De San Francisco

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Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #1 - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
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Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #1 - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #2 - On our SF and Marin campuses, school starts at age 2 in La Petite Ecole. The program gently prepares children for school, inspiring them to make friends and develop their language skills.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #3 - School starts as early as age 2 in La Petite Ecole (LPE), a fun and gentle way to start a learning journey.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #4 - Students graduate in Gr12 with a dual diploma.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #5 - Main subjects, from science to writing / reading, are introduced in preschool and revisited, year after year, each time more in depth.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #6 - At LFSF, Preschool is a very important chapter of a student's journey. As we often say: it all begins in Preschool!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #7 - Sausalito students play and learn in the school garden, one of the features of the school's focus on sustainability and the environment.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #8 - The Middle School and High School campus features a climbing wall bringing students to new heights!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #9 - The LFSF curriculum is well-rounded and uniquely structured, foundations for reading/writing, science and math being introduced in preschool.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #10 - Happy Play is a fantastic program of classes for baby (1yo and up) and their parent (or grandparent) to socialize, play, jump and learn.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #11 - Performing Arts is one of the many ways students build confidence and strengthen their ties with their peers... on stage!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #12 - Students can choose between the French and the International Tracks offering limitless opportunities, from preschool to life!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #13 - Outside of the classroom, students have many fun options to play and explore, such as these big blue soft blocks!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #14 - Our school colors bring light and fun to an otherwise class hallway!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #15 - Transitioning to Middle School can be stressful, but not at LFSF! Students have many opportunities to become familiar with this new chapter!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #16 - Time outside, working in the garden, has many benefits for students of all ages!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #17 - A student is working in the student-built aquaponic system : a system in which plants and koi fish feed each other.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #18 - At LFSF, life does not stop when the bell rings. Our camps and Summer Camps are fun and a great way to get a taste for the LFSF experience.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #19 - Curiosity and Critical Thinking as real strengths and values of an LFSF education.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #20 - Civic engagement and the importance of keeping the Earth and our beaches clean is key. Having fun while doing it is priceless!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #21 - Located in the heart of the Bay Area, our students can enjoy many opportunities to connect with nature while learning and playing outdoors.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #22 - Our seniors graduate with a dual diploma that opens the door to some of the most prestigious universities worldwide!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #23 - Students often remark on the support they get and the connection they have with their teachers - even during a friendly basketball game!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #24 - Wellbeing is a focus throughout the grades. Our Wellness Center and Skye, the therapy dog, contribute actively to generating dopamine!
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #25 - Our 10th graders spent 3 days working on startup projects on the Microsoft campus in San Francisco: "Start'up Lycee is an Open Learning initiative"
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #26 - Service Learning trips, educational trips and study abroad programs are some of the many opportunities available to LFSF students.
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo #27 - The Bike and Roll to school days are great fun for students and their parents, encouraging and modeling sustainable practices and safety.
Since 1967, the Lycee Francais de San Francisco (LFSF), has been providing global-minded, Bay Area families with a unique multilingual and multicultural education recognized and valued by universities worldwide.
Their international journey can start in Preschool, as early as age 2, in La Petite Ecole. LFSF students grow up cultivating curiosity and critical thinking, empathy and respect for others. Our inclusive and international community counts some 50 nationalities and 30+ spoken languages.  LFSF is the school they call home!.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,250
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1967

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Agnes Hogan
Admissions Associate
Alain Lecloux

School Notes

    • Global-mindedness starts with International Education!
    • In Marin, families have many educational choices. For global-minded folks however, the Lyce provides a unique solution.
    • Did you know that our IB-powered, international track provides a bilingual, English-focused pathway from Elementary school through High School, with no French language requirement?
    • We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2025, in K/Gr1 on our Sausalito campus as well as in Middle and High School in the city (our school has earned Silver recognition on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll and our graduates acceptations are outstanding)
    • Learn more
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Source: Verified school update

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How much does Lycee Francais De San Francisco cost?
Lycee Francais De San Francisco's tuition is approximately $23,250 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lycee Francais De San Francisco?
The application deadline for Lycee Francais De San Francisco is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,250
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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