Lycée Français de Chicago (The French International School)

613 W Bittersweet Place, Chicago, IL, 60613-0606
The mission of the Lycée Français de Chicago is to educate children pre-K through 12 with a rigorous dual-language curriculum grounded in the French educational system, complemented by a strong American program and the International Baccalaureate, within an engaged multicultural community that encourages students to become responsible global citizens.

School Overview:

Lycée Français de Chicago (The French International School)
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1995
Student Body
Total Students 553 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Color code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,275
% on Financial Aid 15%
Admissions Director Delphine Lenoir
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Badminton Basketball
Cheering Dance
Fencing Field Hockey
Golf Indoor Soccer
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • We think that teaching languages in a multicultural environment is the best way to cultivate the individual confidence and abilities of our pupils, so that they can achieve their goals and contribute to society as thoughtful, well-rounded citizens of the world. By giving pre-school-age children the opportunity to learn French as an additional language, it quickly becomes second nature.

  • Profile last updated: 01/30/2012

Nearby Schools:

Lycée Français de Chicago (The French International School)
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Park View Montessori School - Chicago
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.1 mi. away
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Lake View Academy
Gr. 10-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Christopher House-uptown Dcc
Gr. PK-K | 1 mi. away

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