Lyce Francais de San Francisco is the reference for bilingual excellence in the Bay Area!
Since 1967, we help students from Preschool to Grade 12 grow curious, kind, and confident.
With campuses in SF and Marin, we explore languages, cultures, and big ideas together.
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 Lyce for its academic reputation and stay for its tight-knit community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Yearly Tuition: $33,900
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Campus Size
2
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,900
Admissions Director
Amy Dinh
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
- The Lycee Francais de San Francisco: 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 tracks: one grounded in the academically-rigorous 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 Lyce 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 $33,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lycee Francais de San Francisco?
The application deadline for Lycee Francais de San Francisco is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lycee Francais de San Francisco located?
Lycee Francais de San Francisco is located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Haight Ashbury.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lycee Francais de San Francisco is Urban School Of San Francisco (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is San Francisco High School of the Arts (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Scuola International School-mission Campus (1.0 miles away)
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Grades: 9-12 | 420 students 0.2 miles 1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
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9-12
420
Grades: 5-12 0.4 miles 1950 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
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5-12
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Grades: K-8 | 415 students 0.7 miles 350 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
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K-8
415
La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
Grades: PK-8 | 319 students 1 miles 3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
1
PK-8
319
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 109 students 1 miles 735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
1
K-8
109
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