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Nursery, Pre-K, K
1. Applications must be completed via the online application portal and a non-refundable $200 application fee must be paid. The portal starts the admissions review for Nursery through Kindergarten, and early submission helps begin the interview and evaluation process. 2. For Fall 2026 entry, submit by December 1, 2025 to ensure review in January; all required documents must be submitted by January 16, 2026. Submitting by the deadline supports timely consideration and evaluation. 3. On January 16, 2026, preschool evaluation day is held in person at the Lycée; families outside the New York metro area will receive instructions to participate in remote evaluation. 4. Admission decisions will be shared during the first week of February 2026. 5. If accepted, return a signed contract with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within seven calendar days of receiving the acceptance letter.
First to Twelfth Grades
0. Language requirement: Starting with first grade (CP), students must speak, read, write, and understand spoken French. 1. The admission process begins in the fall of the year before enrollment; the number of available places varies yearly based on attrition. 2. Application Deadlines: We recommend submitting by December 1, 2025 to be considered in January for first-round review; all required documents must be submitted by January 16, 2026; applications continue to be accepted throughout the year as spaces remain available. 3. For Grades 1-5, a virtual interview with a member of the Admissions Team is required for both current Lycée families and prospective guardians. 4. For Grades 6-12 not in a MOE-accredited program, an entrance exam in French and Mathematics is required on January 10, 2026; invitations are sent by the Admissions Office; outside the New York City metropolitan area, the test may be mailed to the child's school or live-proctored via Zoom. 5. Admission decisions will be shared in the first week of February 2026; if accepted, return a signed contract and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $4,000 within seven calendar days of the acceptance letter.
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de New York offers need-based financial aid to students of all nationalities. For the 2025b12026 school year, the Lyce9e has committed $7.1 million in financial aid. French citizens may also be eligible for financial aid from the French Government. Applications are submitted via Clarity, the Lyce9ea0s Financial Aid tool, and awards are determined confidentially by the Lyce9e Financial Aid Committee based on demonstrated financial need. Current families can consult deadlines and instructions on MyLyce9e. The French Government Financial Aid program may be available for eligible French citizens registered with the French Consulate in New York.
Lycée Français de New York is a bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18, affiliated with AEFE and following the French Ministry of Education. The curriculum blends the French program with American links, delivering instruction in French and English and guiding students toward the French Baccalaureate in secondary grades (6–12) while offering AP courses. The school emphasizes project‑based learning, creative exploration, and rigorous academics, with language mastery supported by native‑speaking instructors and exposure to multiple languages, including Mandarin. STEAM is woven across all grades, supported by facilities such as a Makerspace and a Media Lab. The campus, consolidated on a single East Side site in 2003 and expanded with the York Wing in 2016, features a 354-seat auditorium, digital media studio, three‑tier arts spaces, and outdoor play areas. Graduates matriculate at universities worldwide. An after-school program includes 68 clubs and 43 teams, including AI, robotics, theater and Model UN.
