Nursery, Pre-K, K

By learning French in a playful and engaging environment with family, children build their language skills, boost their confidence, and find a natural way to connect with the grown-ups in their life in French.

Preschool Admissions Criteria

For entry into the Lycée in Fall 2026:

Children born in 2023 are eligible for Nursery.
Children born in 2022 are eligible for Pre-Kindergarten.
Children born in 2021 are eligible for Kindergarten.

All families interested in a bilingual French-American education are encouraged to apply.

The Admission Process

Applications must be completed via our online application portal, and a non-refundable fee of $200 is required to apply.
We recommend submitting your application by Monday, December 1, 2025, to ensure is reviewed in January. All required documents must be submitted by Friday, January 16, 2026.
On Friday, January 16, 2026 we will be hosting an in-person preschool evaluation day at the Lycée. Families located outside of the New York Metro area will receive instructions to participate in our remote evaluation process.
Admission decisions will be shared during the first week of February 2026.
If your child is accepted, we will ask you to return a signed contract with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within 7 calendar days of receiving your acceptance letter.

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