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The French School of Raleigh was created to offer a bilingual educational program for children in North Carolina. It is the only French full immersion pre-kindergarten and French-English bilingual elementary school in the state. The elementary school opened in 2021 and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE (French Agency for French Education Abroad). Plans are underway to expand L'école to transition to a Lycée.
L'école emphasizes building a strong community where students can thrive. A nurturing environment is critical to success inside and outside the classroom. The culture of leadership permeates every aspect of L'école's community. Families can learn more about the community and how to get involved.
Located at 5510 Munford Road, Raleigh, L'école - French International School of Raleigh offers bilingual French–English instruction for preschool through elementary. It has been accredited since June 2024 by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE. It is the only French full-immersion preschool and bilingual elementary program in the state. Preschool follows the official French Education curriculum for Maternelle, organized around five axes: Appropriation of Language; First Mathematical Tools; Physical Activity; Artistic Activities; Discovering World. Oral language development is prioritized, with a life notebook linking home and school. Elementary blends the French Education Nationale framework (75% French, 25% English) with the North Carolina Common Core, across five domains. The school day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with childcare and after-school care. Facilities include a library with English and French books, a gym, and a playground. Plans exist to expand toward a Lycée. Extracurriculars include Yoga, Chess, Music, Arithmetic, Soccer, and Jiu-Jitsu.
