Since 1967, the Lycee Francais de San Francisco has been providing global-minded, Bay Area families with a unique multilingual and multicultural education recognized and valued by universities worldwide.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students 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
$23,250
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Agnes Hogan
Admissions Associate
Alain Lecloux
School Notes
- The Lycee Francais de San Francisco is The Reference for Bilingual Excellence in the Bay Area.
- Founded in 1967, the Lycee is a leading independent international school serving students from preschool through Grade 12 across three campuses in San Francisco and Marin.
- As the Bay Area's premier French-American school, the Lycee offers two exceptional academic tracks: one grounded in the comprehensive French national curriculum; the other powered by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students joining in Middle or High School-no French required.
- Rooted in the values of curiosity, empathy, respect, and excellence, students grow up multilingual, intellectually agile, and globally minded. They graduate with dual diplomas, well-prepared for top universities worldwide.
- Families are drawn to the Lycee for its academic reputation and stay for its tight-knit community. Whether starting in preschool or joining later, students thrive in a school where languages, cultures, and ideas intersect.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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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