Lycée Français de Chicago is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB school in Chicago, United States. Founded in 1995. Annual tuition ranges from $28,925 to $29,500 USD.
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Scholarships Available
20% of students receive financial aid; more than $2.3 million awarded annually. Need-based aid assessed through FACTS. French Government Scholarships available for French citizens via the Consulate General of France in Chicago. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF) offers high school scholarship assistance to economically disadvantaged Chicago students. New family FACTS aid applications open November 1 and close December 31, with preliminary awards by February 27 and final awards by April 28.
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About
Lycée Français de Chicago is a private day school authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2013. The school offers both the IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme with bilingual instruction in English and French, providing a French-English educational approach to secondary students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AEFE-affiliated French immersion school offering two diploma tracks — French Baccalaureate (BFI American Section) and IB Diploma — from pre-K through Grade 12. Bilingual French-English instruction with 100% university progression rate and 100% Baccalaureate pass rate. Graduates earn a US high school diploma alongside the French Bac or IB Diploma. Welcomes non-French-speaking students through the Welcoming Language Program. Over $2.3 million in financial aid awarded annually to approximately 20% of students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-8 | USD 29,200 |
| Pre-K to K | USD 28,925 |
| Grades 9-12 | USD 29,500 |
Original currency: USD 28,925 - 29,500. Application fee: $155.
Admissions Process
- 1Understand entry points — main entry points are pre-elementary (pre-K to K) and Grade 9 IB; inquiries welcome at all grade levels subject to space. 2. Submit online application with $155 application fee; applications open October 1 of the preceding year. 3. Upload report cards from past three years, submit teacher recommendation, register for group or individual assessment, schedule parent interview. 4. PK-8 applications due December 31, Grades 9-12 due January 15; acceptance notifications issued February 27, enrollment decisions due March 9. 5. Admissions decisions communicated by email; rolling admissions apply for remaining spaces.
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Student Life
The school has a cafeteria on site.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through access to social work services, counseling, and school psychological services. The school provides social-emotional skill-building, counseling, and community-based support. The school emphasizes restorative measures and other interventions to promote student wellbeing.
Bullying and harassment are prohibited. Reporting is encouraged to Primary or Secondary Directors or designated staff; anonymous reports accepted. Investigations conducted by the Dean or designated administrator, aiming to be thorough and impartial with confidentiality maintained within a typical 10 school day timeline. The policy addresses sexual harassment and a charter against abuse, with mandatory reporting obligations to authorities (e.g., DCFS); policy revised August 2025.
Student Demographics
School Background
private