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Your Bilingual Journey Starts Here

Welcome to the Lycée Français de New York, a French-American school that shapes citizens of culture and courage in the world, of the world, for the world.

The Lycée is an independent co-educational bilingual day school for over 1,200 students from Nursery-3 through Grade 12 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We are accredited by both the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and the French Ministry of Education, and we are part of the Agency for French Education Abroad. Our students graduate with both an American High School Diploma and the renowned French Baccalauréat.

Our mission is to prepare students of many origins to be thinkers, innovators, and leaders, at home in the world. If a 21st-century bilingual education is what you seek for your child, you’re in the right place!

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A Message from our Director of Admissions

Bienvenue !

We are delighted that you are considering a Lycée education for your child.

For the past 90 years, our school has provided the highest standard of bilingual French and American education to shape “citizens of culture and courage.”

The mission of the Lycée isn’t aspirational; it’s our living truth. Alumni cite their formative years at the Lycée as the catalyst to their lives as agents of positive change in countries across the globe, and in industries and sectors we all know, love, and depend on each day.

Our rigorous academic program supports and inspires students during their journey from Nursery through Grade 12. We offer a unique combination of resources that provide wide-ranging growth opportunities for every child.

Each day, our students come to school from all boroughs of New York City, as well as parts of Westchester County and New Jersey. Children of all nationalities and identities are welcome here, joining a truly multicultural community of families, staff, students, and alumni connected by a shared commitment to empathy, compassion, and a global mindset.

Our Admissions Team is here to help you discover the wonders of a Lycée education as we get to know your family. We are excited to guide you through the process and look forward to meeting you during the admissions season. Until then, do not hesitate to submit an inquiry, explore our website, and follow us on Instagram for a glimpse inside Lycée Français de New York.

À bientôt !

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Step inside the Lycée: A Student's Day

Get a glimpse of our dynamic campus and vibrant community!

Sign up for one of our upcoming Admissions events!

Our annual Open House is an opportunity to tour the campus with our admissions team and our students. We also host online webinars on a variety of topics, from our Preschool program to Financial Aid.

These events allow you to meet our admissions team, school leaders, teachers, parents, and students for a conversation about what makes a bilingual education at the Lycée Français de New York so special.

Our next Admissions events will take place in the Fall of 2026.

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Your bilingual journey begins now! Explore our admissions process and financial aid information.

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Questions? We’re here to help!

Take a look at our FAQs, and do not hesitate to reach out for further information!

Meet the team

Janelle Charles

Director of Admissions and Enrollment

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Magali Bertoïa

Associate Director of Admissions

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Ilhem Kadiri

Admissions Operations Manager

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