Lyceum Kennedy French American School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies according to the grade

Summer Program Cost Notes

Please visit our summer program page: en.lyceumkennedy.org

Admissions Director

Shimrit Gerstein

Admissions Associate

Steve Megal

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ArabicItalian

JapaneseSpanish

Arts and Music Programs:

Kinder DanceKinder Gym

Recreational Athletic Programs:

basketballMartial Arts

SoccerSwimming

School Notes

Lyceum Kennedy French American School (LKFA) provides its students with a unique bilingual and bicultural education based on the principles of self-expression and differentiated pedagogy.
The School is accredited by the Ministry of Education nationale (French program) and New York State Department of Education (American program) and offers classes from Nursery (age 3) through 12th grade.
LK is conveniently located near Grand Central Station and the United Nations and welcomes students for all over the globe.
Its solid foundation allows students to grow into full participants in the world and embrace a passion for knowledge which will last throughout their lives.
Our mission is to empower students from early childhood through 12th grade by providing a rigorous, bilingual education that cultivates international thinking and intercultural respect. We strive to develop future leaders who embody empathy, integrity, and possess the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an ever-changing world. We nurture intrinsic curiosity and creativity, celebrate the diversity of our backgrounds and embrace our differences. Together, we build an inclusive community that champions education, personal growth, and fosters global citizenship.
Our vision is to provide students with a transformative bilingual education, fostering cultural fluency and global citizenship for a connected world.

Lyceum Kennedy French American School (LKFA) provides its students with a unique bilingual and bicultural education based on the principles of self-expression and differentiated pedagogy.
Lyceum Kennedy French American School is accredited by the Ministry of Education nationale (French program) and the New York State Department of Education (American program) and offers classes from Nursery (age 3) through 12th grade.
Lyceum Kennedy is conveniently located near Grand Central Station and the United Nations headquarters and welcomes students for all over the globe. Its solid foundation allows students to grow into full participants in the world and embrace a passion for knowledge which will last throughout their lives.
Our mission is to empower students from early childhood through 12th grade by providing a rigorous, bilingual education that cultivates international thinking and intercultural respect. We strive to develop future leaders who embody empathy, integrity, and possess the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an ever-changing world. We nurture intrinsic curiosity and creativity, celebrate the diversity of our backgrounds and embrace our differences. Together, we build an inclusive community that champions education, personal growth, and fosters global citizenship.
Our vision is to provide students with a transformative bilingual education, fostering cultural fluency and global citizenship for a connected world.

Source: Verified school update

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