Lycée Français de San Francisco is a French Curriculum / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / American Curriculum school in San Francisco, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual tuition ranges from $28,000 to $58,900 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Full High School Scholarship program awards up to two full scholarships per class year to new students entering Grades 9–12; estimated value over USD 235,000 for four years, covering full academic program, materials, Global Learning Program, and daily lunches. Bay Area residency required; based on demonstrated financial need and academic potential. The Seona Herail Scholarship is a four-year merit scholarship granting 25% of tuition per year for Grades 9–12, renewable if eligible. AEFE French Government Financial Aid covers all or part of tuition. In 2024–25 approximately 24% of students received financial aid, over 83% of which is funded by the Lycée.
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About
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) is an international PreK–12 school offering two bilingual tracks — a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education and an International Track powered by the IB — across three campuses in San Francisco and Marin County. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 from over 50 nationalities and is accredited by CAIS and the AEFE network. LFSF offers strong arts, athletics, and language programs with a commitment to sustainability and socio-emotional well-being.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
LFSF offers two bilingual tracks — a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education and an International Track powered by the IB — across three campuses serving students aged 2–18. The school is part of the AEFE network, accredited by CAIS, and represents over 50 nationalities. Sustainability is embedded across campuses with Eco-Delegates, solar aquaponics, water cisterns, living green walls, and an organic Cantine kitchen.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 (Ashbury) | USD 44,100 |
| Grades 1-5 (Sausalito) | USD 38,100 |
| High School Grades 9-12 (Ortega) | USD 58,900 |
| Middle School Grades 6-8 (Ortega) | USD 45,500 |
| La Petite École Part-time (Ashbury) | USD 32,450 |
| La Petite École Part-time (Sausalito) | USD 28,000 |
| La Petite École through Kindergarten (Ashbury) | USD 44,100 |
| La Petite École through Kindergarten (Sausalito) | USD 38,100 |
Original currency: USD 28,000 - 58,900. Application fee: $150.
Admissions Process
- 1Online application starts on the Veracross portal. Create an account on the School Admin platform and submit the online application. A USD 150 application fee is charged at application. The admission journey includes applying online, meeting with the Admissions team, and receiving admissions decisions and notifications. For families living abroad, applications are mostly considered on rolling admissions. Admissions main dates for 2026–2027 include March 5, April 2, May 7, and June 4 (Ortega Campus). Upon acceptance, families have one week to enroll by signing the enrollment contract electronically and paying the non-refundable enrollment fees.
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Student Life
Fresh, made-from-scratch lunches are prepared in a professional on-site kitchen and served across all three campuses. The Lycée Cantine launches in Fall 2026 and will be included in tuition for Preschool students and all new incoming students, with full rollout by Fall 2029. Meals are prepared by Acre using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients; Preschool meals are delivered to the classroom, while older students are served buffet-style with a hot entrée (vegetarian option), seasonal sides, soup, a salad bar, breads, and dessert.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Wellness Coordinator provides one-on-one student support including crisis intervention, organizes health education workshops for students, educational teams, and parents, and develops a health education curriculum including sex and drug education. Campus events such as Wellness Wednesdays, stress-less activities, and mental health awareness campaigns promote mental health and well-being.
An Emergency Disaster and Incident Preparedness Plan outlines safety procedures for emergencies such as earthquakes and fires, with annual updates and staff training. Procedures include evacuation, 'duck, cover and hold,' designated adult responsibilities, emergency pickups, and external communication systems to inform families.
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School Background
501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees composed of 12 to 24 voting members, with the Head of School and Chief Operating Officer as non-voting observers, along with the Consul General of France in San Francisco and the Cultural Attaché.