French Curriculum International Schools in New York, United States
Compare 6 French Curriculum international schools in New York, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 42,680), location, and more to find the right international school now.
About international schools in New York, United States
French-curriculum international schools in New York teach the French national curriculum delivered in a bilingual French - English environment and are typically accredited by the French Ministry of Education and by local US independent-school bodies. Many prepare older students for the French Baccalauréat or the Baccalauréat Français International and some combine French programmes with IB or American diploma pathways, while younger grades emphasise dual-language immersion. Published tuition schedules for the 2026 - 27 year show wide variation by school and grade (examples range from around $39,660 to $51,925 a year), and families should also budget for application fees, non-refundable enrollment deposits and extras such as lunches, trips and national exam fees. Admissions follow the independent-school cycle (open houses and applications in autumn/winter, assessments or language interviews for non-French-background applicants, and decisions and deposits in late winter/spring), though many schools also accept in-year or rolling applications where space allows, so relocating families should contact admissions early about language support, financial aid and logistics.
What curriculum and end-of-school diplomas do these schools offer?
Most follow the French national curriculum accredited by the French Ministry of Education and lead into the French secondary cycle, where students can prepare for the French Baccalauréat or the Baccalauréat Français International; some schools also offer or articulate into IB or American diploma options at upper levels. Check each school’s secondary programme carefully to confirm which diploma(s) are available and how bilingual instruction is organised.
How much should we expect to pay each year?
Annual tuition varies by school, campus and grade: recent published schedules show city and suburban French schools in the New York area charging in the mid-tens to low-fifties of thousands of US dollars per year (for example, published 2026 - 27 tuition appears in the roughly $39,660 - $51,925 band depending on grade and school). In addition to tuition families should expect application fees, one-off enrollment fees or deposits, lunch and textbook charges, school trips and any examination fees.
When should a relocating family start the admissions process?
Begin as early as possible: most schools run open houses and information events in the autumn and accept applications through the winter, with decisions and deposit deadlines in late winter/spring for the following September; existing families commonly re-enrol in January. If you are moving mid-year, ask about rolling admissions and available places, but expect language assessments or placement testing for mid-year entry.
My child doesn’t speak French - can they join a French school in New York?
Policies vary by age and by school: some schools admit younger children with little or no French into immersion programmes and provide English- or French-language support, while many schools require a minimum French proficiency from Grade 1 or for entry to the French-stream secondary cycle and will assess language before offering a place. Speak to admissions about language assessment procedures, short-term language support, and whether the school runs ESL/ENL or catch-up programmes.
What practical checks should relocating families make before applying?
Confirm the school’s official accreditations (French Ministry of Education, AEFE membership where relevant, and local US accreditation), the language threshold for the grade you need, available learning-support services, the detailed fee schedule (including deposits and extras) and transport or boarding arrangements if relevant. Also ask about financial aid programmes, timelines for offers and deposits, and any documentation the school requires from international families (proof of residence, visas or consular paperwork).
