Yes

Yes.

German, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish

22

18

Yes.

- Preschool–Grade 1: Each classroom has a set of 5–7 iPads. Students use iPads for literacy activities, practice on specific concepts, and to document classroom activities.
- Grades 2–5: Each classroom has a set of 10 iPads and access to a set of Windows laptops. Students use iPads to make movies, multimedia books and screencasts about their learning. Using Windows laptops, students learn touch typing, file management and productivity applications.
- Grades 6–8: Every student is provided with a Chromebook to facilitate classroom activities and create a stronger continuum between classroom work and homework.
- Grades 9–12: In grades 9-12, every student brings a laptop to school. Laptops may be family-owned or rented from school. Students use laptops in class activities ranging from accessing digital texts to creating movies.

Yes.

No.

IB Diploma, French Baccalaureate

IB: 95.25% passing (average of past 4 years)
Bac: 100% passing (average of past 4 years)

Yes.

In elementary, no more than 1 hour a day. In secondary, it depends on program choice and course load, but both the IB and Bac are rigorous college prep programs.

100%

The Student Services Department includes school counselors, learning specialists and a reading specialist. There are no specialized programs to support children with special learning needs.

When a student is in need of academic, social or emotional support, the specialists of the Student Services Department facilitate cooperation between the student, teachers, families, and, if necessary, outside specialists–including for diagnostic testing and long-term counseling–in order to develop and implement the appropriate plans for the student to thrive.

Yes.

The Student Services Department includes two school counselors.

Yes.

- Pre-K, jr-K and K: group and individual observations.
- Grades 1-5: individual observation, recommendation form and report cards.
- Grades 6-12 Bac: recommendation forms and report cards plus high school exam results (DNB, “épreuves anticipées du Bac”...)
- Grades 9-12 IB: ISEE results, recommendation forms and report cards.
- All Grades: If French-speaking candidates are not currently enrolled in the French school system, a French evaluation will be scheduled.

Yes.

Dec. 31 for primary, rolling for secondary.

Yes.

8:30 am

3:30 pm (later for high school, depending on courses)

- Pre-K to Grade 5: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Depending on Family Choice
- Grades 6 to 8: After School Academic Support

Yes.

Yes. Lunch is available for purchase.

Yes.

Dress code.

- Art Classes (Musical Theater, Dance, Visual Arts, and More)
- STEM Classes (Environmental Studies, Innovation and Technology, Lego Engineering, and More)
- Sports Teams and Classes
- Music Lessons and Ensembles

- Physical Education

Yes.

2 libraries, 2 science labs

Full-size gymnasium, 2 playgrounds, soccer field, basketball court, sports court

The Lycée Français de Chicago has been providing a world-class education to American and international students since 1995. Beginning in pre-K and continuing through grade 12, students thrive in a unique multicultural, dual-language learning environment where instruction is provided in French and English. LFC's curricula culminates in world renowned diploma programs. Students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, both highly regarded for their rigor and strength in preparing students for university and beyond. The IB program is offered to students in grades 9–12.

Students thrive at LFC thanks to its focus on academic excellence, language immersion and cultural diversity. Guided by a personalized teaching approach, children from all walks of life and corners of the world come together to explore learning through language.