Admissions FAQ

Our graduates attend universities all over the world. Please click here to see a representative list.

The American Section depends on the active involvement of the parent community! Parents are involved in governance, volunteer in the library, organize class parties, and assist in the organization of fundraising and social events. They are also asked to contribute to our Annual Fund. Outside of the American Section there are many opportunities to volunteer on a Lycée-wide level, such as within the French Parents Association (APELI).

Yes.

All American Section students have age-appropriate speaking, writing, and reading skills in English.

No.

Student may qualify for an intensive one-year immersion program entitled Français Spécial. After one year in the program they usually enter regular French classes.

We follow the French school calendar. Classes begin in early September and finish in late June/early July depending on the grade level. There are two-week vacations in late October, during the Christmas holidays, in February, and in April. You may view the French school calendar here.

Lower School children attend classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from approximately 8:30 am–4:30 pm with a one- to two-hour lunch break. Many students do not have class on Wednesday; others attend school Wednesday morning only and are dismissed at lunchtime.

Middle School students attend school from approximately 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with a half day on Wednesdays.

Upper School students attend school from 8:00 am–5:00 pm five days a week. They often have one shorter day during the week.

Many students take advantage of the area's extensive public bus network. Parents often choose to drive younger students, and the French Parents Association (APELI) assists parents in establishing carpools.

Campus assignments are based on space availability, student profile, and parental preference. Please note that there is an internal transfer policy from Lower to Middle School.

The common language of all our students is French. Students are fluent in at least one other language (the language of their Section) and in Middle and Upper School usually learn two additional languages. Portuguese, Japanese, English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian, and Chinese are just some of the languages you hear when you walk through the school's hallways.

A wide range of extracurricular activities are organized within the American Section and by the French part of the school.

There is an inter-section soccer tournament for all ages, and Wednesday afternoon sports for middle school students. There are theater groups for all ages. Lower School students also enjoy a Lego Robotics Club and community service opportunities. Secondary students may also participate in community service, Model United Nations, yearbook, a literary magazine, student government, Human Rights Team, Economics Club, jazz band, orchestra, and an a cappella ensemble to name a few.

On-site testing is required for all local students and all candidates ages 4-7. French-immersion candidates are also required to come to the school for interviews with the French-immersion team. For all other candidates, we do our best to make decisions based upon their completed application file. Tests take place on site and are usually scheduled in the spring. We work with families living abroad to schedule tests at mutually convenient times. All testing should be completed by the end of June.

Application fees may be paid in euro-denominated checks or by wire transfer. Please see page two of the fee sheet.

We will let you know if your child has received a favorable recommendation soon after he/she is tested. Final decisions, however, are made by the French Head of School (Proviseur) and are most often communicated to families in June.

We cannot accept Français Spécial students mid-year.

Other applicants may be accepted subject to space availability.