Lycée Français de San Francisco
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) serves students from 55 nationalities aged 2 to 18 across multiple Bay Area campuses. The school combines French and American curricula with the IB Diploma at sixth form — a tri-pathway model. Accredited by IBO, CIS and AEFE. Tuition $35,900-$45,900 per year. Long-established choice for francophone expat families on Bay Area tech assignments and US families seeking immersive French-English bilingual education with multiple curriculum pathways.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American, French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $35,900–$45,900/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 55 nationalities top: F/US.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, AEFE verified.
55 (F/US)
20 max
Available
IBO, CIS, AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Lycée Français de San Francisco
Lycée Français de San Francisco, LFSF is an independent international school, and a leading French immersion school in the San Francisco Bay Area. LFSF provides a unique educational program accredited by the French Ministry of Education that allows our Preschool through High School students build confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $35,900 – $45,900 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 35900-45900 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $42,460(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $43,960 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 65th percentile(above average) |
IB, American, French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
French Exams: DNB in Gr 9 and French Baccalaureat in High School.
100% success
Spanish, Mandarin, German, Latin
Students can receive a wide range of personalized services on campus, and our support teams can be the liaison between our teachers and outside specialists.
We have a team of full time specialists (Speech therapist, Learning specialist), and school psychologists on each campus.
Yes
8:00 am – 3:00pm
Parents can order lunches through outside catering services that are delivered to the classroom.
It depends on the caterer.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in San Francisco
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: F/US
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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