Lycée Français de New York

Founded in 1935 by the Consul General of France in New York, Charles de Ferry de Fontnouvelle, and a group of French and American officials, the Lycée Français de New York began with 24 students in a small basement. In 1938, final charter approval was granted by the SUNY Board of Regents and the Lycée awarded its first French baccalaureate. By the 1970s the school had expanded to teach more than 1,000 students, and in 1994 a new building on East 73rd Street increased small-class offerings. In 2003 Primary and Secondary were brought together on East 75th Street in a campus inaugurated by French President Jacques Chirac, and in 2015 a bold vision transformed teaching and learning, followed by the 2016 York Wing expansion. Over more than 80 years the Lycée has grown to nearly 35,000 students and graduates representing more than 150 nationalities.

The Lycée Français de New York is more than a school; it's a family, a home away from home. The community is united by a global outlook, embraces cultural differences and believes in the power of a bilingual, international education to shape young minds. With myriad opportunities to volunteer and participate in Lycée life, the community—from parents to students to alumni, faculty and staff—finds lifelong friendships and experiences.

The Parent Association (APL) coordinates with the Lycée and serves as an influential voice by facilitating communication between the school and parents, working closely with the administration, faculty, staff and the Board. All parents are members of the APL and can volunteer to participate in community life. It offers opportunities to socialize and to volunteer, including welcome coffees, cocktails, lectures, and events that are part of the school's rich cultural life. The Lycée Families page notes the community includes more than 60 nationalities, reflecting a pluricultural environment. For more information, contact apl@lfny.org.