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United States, New Orleans
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French education forms the core of the program, with the Lycée Français curriculum designed by the French Ministry of National Education and most subjects taught in French. In École Élémentaire, students study French and a foreign modern language. Beginning in Collège, students study a third foreign language; in Lycée, the French Baccalauréat is taught alongside English-language options such as the OIB and FAB to support bilingualism and biliteracy.
LFNO develops multilingual leaders by aligning the American and French education systems. Students pursue both an American diploma and the French Baccalaureate, creating a bilingual, biliterate pathway from pre-K through lycée. The curriculum includes a foreign modern language in elementary, and most lycée courses are taught in French, with bilingual options embedded in the Baccalaureate pathway. The Baccalaureate pathway includes the OIB (English-language components) and FAB (French–American combination).
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.
