First to Twelfth Grades

In the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, the Lycée takes the rigorous French curriculum as its starting point and embeds the best practices of both French and American styles of teaching and learning — all in a bilingual setting. Select spaces are available in our Elementary, Middle, and High Schools each year.

Admission Criteria for First to Twelfth Grades

Starting with first grade (CP), students are required to speak, read, write, and understand spoken French.
For all applications to first to fifth grade (CP to CM2), both current Lycée and prospective parents/guardians are required to participate in a virtual interview with a member of the Admissions Team.
Students from French Ministry of Education-accredited schools are considered based on report cards and letters of recommendation. Click here to see if your child's school is part of the AEFE network

Students applying for sixth to 12th grade who are not currently in a French Ministry of Education-accredited program:

Must take an entrance exam in French on Saturday, January 10, 2026
Two subjects are assessed: French and Mathematics
The Admissions Office will send you an invitation for the assessment.
Families outside the greater New York City metropolitan area: The test will be sent directly to your child's school for administration by school officials or live-proctored via Zoom by our Admissions Team.

The Admission Process

The admissions process begins in the fall of the year before your child's prospective enrollment. The number of available places varies yearly based on attrition at all grade levels.

Application Deadlines:

We recommend submitting your application by Monday, December 1, 2025, to ensure review in January for first-round consideration.
All required documents must be submitted by Friday, January 16, 2026.
We continue to accept applications throughout the year and admit students as spots remain available.

Review Process & Sharing Decisions:

Admission decisions will be shared during the first week of February 2026. If your child is accepted, you must return a signed contract and a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within seven calendar days of receiving your acceptance letter.