United States, New Orleans
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The school offers competitive intellectual activities and clubs. Chess and e-sports clubs develop strategic thinking, while Debate Team, Toastmasters, Varsity Quizbowl, and National Honor Society foster communication and leadership. Global learning and travel opportunities broaden students' horizons beyond the classroom. Students study within a bilingual framework, engaging with both American and French educational traditions.
Music is a key area where students excel as part of student life. The arts are integrated with academics through ongoing creative engagement. Students participate in music and other creative disciplines as part of a broader educational experience. The program supports artistic expression alongside sports and academics.
Not just French: Global learning broadens cultural exchanges through bilingual education beyond the classroom. Travel opportunities broaden students' horizons and expose them to diverse cultures. International faculty and staff bring expertise in high-level sports and engineering, enriching the learning environment.
Chess and e-sports clubs offer intellectual hobbies. Debate Team and Toastmasters provide public speaking and leadership opportunities. Varsity Quizbowl and National Honor Society further enrich co-curricular life. Soccer and basketball teams contribute to student life through team sports.
Debate Team and Toastmasters develop public speaking and leadership skills. National Honor Society programs provide leadership opportunities and recognition of academic achievement. These activities prepare students for further studies and professional life.
Soccer and basketball teams promote physical fitness and teamwork. Chess and e-sports clubs offer mental engagement and strategic thinking. Travel and cultural exchanges broaden perspectives and contribute to a balanced lifestyle.
Located in New Orleans, Lycée Français International de la Louisiane is a free public charter school serving PreK-12 with two campuses: the Primary Campus at 721 St. Philip Street and the Secondary Campus at 1601 Leonidas Street. The school aligns to both the American state curriculum and the French national curriculum, enabling students to earn an American diploma and the French Baccalaureate. It operates within the AEFE network, reflecting its France-affiliated status and its emphasis on social diversity. Founded in 2011 in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, it follows Louisiana guidelines for the Elementary Campus while aligning with French standards, offering immersion within bilingual education. A Lafayette Campus is planned for Fall 2027 to extend the network. Global learning, travel, and cultural exchanges broaden horizons and prepare students for opportunities worldwide; the curriculum is organized into cycles that structure learning from early years through lycée for diverse futures.