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French Curriculum International Schools in United States

Compare 78 French Curriculum international schools in United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 27,808), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
78
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
USD 29,044
Fee range
USD 110 – 64,721
More school facts
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (75 schools)
Average school size
411 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The Awty International School
Oldest
G.W. Carver Middle School (1899)
About international schools in United States

French-curriculum international schools in the United States deliver the French national programme across preschool, primary and secondary levels and commonly prepare students for the French baccalauréat or its international variants; many are part of formal French networks or operate with homologation or partnership links to French authorities. These schools range from French-language Lycées and écoles primaires to bilingual French-English programmes and hybrid schools that combine the French curriculum with American or international qualifications. Fees are highly variable by city and school type: small community or dual-language programmes commonly charge a few thousand dollars a year while established private day schools in major metros often charge many tens of thousands, with additional compulsory costs for meals, transport, exams and trips. Most schools observe the French-style September 'rentrée' as the main intake, but applications often open months in advance and many schools run rolling admissions or accept mid-year enrolments subject to place availability and language assessment; families should check each school’s homologation/accreditation status, testing and documentation requirements well before relocation.

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6 international schools in New York

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6 international schools in San Francisco

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5 international schools in New Orleans

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5 international schools in Seattle

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3 international schools in Portland

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3 international schools in Denver

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3 international schools in Washington DC

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3 international schools in Miami

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3 international schools in Los Angeles

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2 international schools in Sunnyvale

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2 international schools in Philadelphia

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2 international schools in Boston

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2 international schools in Boca Raton

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2 international schools in Chicago

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2 international schools in San Diego

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2 international schools in Houston

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2 international schools in Minneapolis

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2 international schools in Greenville

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1 international school in Cambridge

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1 international school in Altadena

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1 international school in Nashville

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1 international school in Austin

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1 international school in Dallas

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1 international school in Atlanta

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1 international school in Jersey City

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1 international school in Princeton

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1 international school in Providence

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1 international school in St Petersburg

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1 international school in Detroit

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1 international school in Lake Oswego

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1 international school in Hollywood

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1 international school in Orange

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1 international school in Tucson

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1 international school in South Freeport

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1 international school in Raleigh

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1 international school in Norman

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1 international school in Cooper City

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1 international school in Santa Rosa

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1 international school in St Louis

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1 international school in Hoboken

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FAQs for United States

What curriculum and final qualifications do these schools offer?
Most follow the French national curriculum used in France, leading to the diplôme national (Brevet) in lower secondary and the French baccalauréat at the end of lycée; some schools also run the international or American sections that lead to bilingual diplomas or the International-Baccalaureate alongside or instead of the baccalauréat. Programmes and diploma options vary by school, so check whether a school offers the international option (OIB/BFI), IB, or separate US qualifications if you want dual recognition for US and French universities.
How much should we expect to pay?
Tuition varies a great deal depending on whether the school is a small community programme, a not-for-profit bilingual school, or a large private day school in a major city. Expect a range from a few thousand dollars a year at smaller local French programmes to many tens of thousands at large urban private schools, and factor in additional mandatory charges for registration, school meals, transport, examinations and overseas trips.
When should we apply and how flexible are start dates?
The principal intake for French schools is the September 'rentrée', and families usually apply months before term starts; many schools publish application windows and deadlines for the coming year. A substantial number of schools also operate rolling admissions or accept mid-year admissions if places are available, but you should expect language assessments and document checks for transfers and non-French speakers.
Will my child become bilingual and what languages are taught?
Instruction is primarily in French, especially in schools following the French curriculum, but many schools offer bilingual French-English programmes and dedicated language support for learners joining without prior French. Upper secondary options such as the international sections or OIB/BFI add substantial curriculum content in another language and can support true bilingual, bicultural outcomes when combined with regular exposure to both languages.
How should we compare schools and what should we look for when relocating?
Look for formal homologation or partnership with French authorities (AEFE or recognised networks) if continuity with the French system matters, check the range of diplomas offered, teacher qualifications and experience teaching the French curriculum, class sizes, and the school’s policy for language support and assessment. Also review the full fee schedule (including compulsory extras), admissions criteria and timeline, and the school’s documented pathways for university entry so you can match the school’s offer to your family’s longer-term plans.