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Nationalities
| Number of students |
Ashbury Campus: 370
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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
F/US |
Languages
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, German, Latin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 to 25 |
| Average number of students per class |
Ashbury Campus: 18
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in Preschool |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped to allow for easy and full experience remote learning and concurrent learning. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes! |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
French Exams: DNB in Gr 9 and French Baccalaureat in High School. |
| Results in these examinations |
100% success |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, incrementally, depending on the grade. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies from a few minutes in Elementary to a greater amount in High School. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a team of full time specialists (Speech therapist, Learning specialist), and school psychologists on each campus. |
| Learning support offered |
Students can receive a wide range of personalized services on campus, and our support teams can be the liaison between our teachers and outside specialists. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
LFSF provides a rigorous and challenging educational program in both French and English. But teaching can and is adapted to each child based on his/her skills and needs. Our organization through cycles (groups of 3 years) provides additional flexibility for children to be fully engaged and adequately challenged. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applications to Preschool will be observed through play sessions. From Elementary grades on, applicants will either provide school reports to confirm language proficiency or will be tested. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Play sessions in Preschool allow academic teams to anticipate the developmental level of each applicants for an easier on-boarding. In higher grades, assessments are done by teachers to confirm the level of language proficiency to optimize the applicant's chances to thrive in our bilingual environment. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some levels, and more often for preschool grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Jan 15 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Parents can order lunches through outside catering services that are delivered to the classroom. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
It depends on the caterer. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
LFSF offers many clubs and activities on each campus. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical activity and sports are part of the daily life from preschool, through tumbling session, to High School where a wide range of sports can be practiced. Judo, fencing, are two of our signature activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Each campus has outdoor spaces allowing for physical education. Students are also bused to nearby facilities or sports grounds. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée Français de San Francisco, LFSF is an independent international school, and a leading French immersion school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
LFSF's objective is to inspire future generations to make positive and impactful contributions to our world through a multilingual and multicultural education that lasts a lifetime. |