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Lycée Français International de la Louisiane - Primary

United States, New Orleans

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 343
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Part of
Lycée Français International de la Louisiane
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

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.

This campus is part of Lycée Français International de la Louisiane

721 St. Philip Street in the French Quarter

The Essentials

Lycée Français International de la Louisiane - Primary has 343 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French, English.

Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The Primary Campus (Elementary) is located at 721 St. Philip Street; the Secondary Campus (LFI Network) is at 1601 Leonidas Street. Lycée Français International de la Louisiane serves all of Louisiana as a pre-K through 12th grade, public, French-accredited charter school.

Stages
Pre-K through 12th grade (PK-12). The Primary Campus houses elementary; the Secondary Campus houses middle and high school.

Type
Public, French-accredited charter school.

Additional learning support
Diverse Learners includes special education, 504 plans, and English Learners (EL). Related services include Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Adaptive Physical Education, Braille Instruction, School Nursing, Audiology, and Orientation and Mobility; these services are provided by LFNO staff or contracted providers.

Country affiliation
France; affiliated with the French AEFE network.

Bus service
LFNO provides daily, free transportation by LFNO-approved vehicles. Yellow bus service is provided for Kindergarten through 5th grade students who reside in Orleans Parish and live more than 1 mile from campus. 6th–12th grade students may request monthly RTA passes if they reside more than 1 mile from campus and in Orleans Parish; LFNO covers the cost. Transportation operates on a minimum four-day per week schedule.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
LFNO Primary students wear a mandatory uniform; tops must be red or white polos and navy bottoms (pants, shorts, or skorts). Uniforms can be purchased from French Toast, Lands' End, or Schiro's School Time. LFNO-emblem polos are preferred but not required, and shoes must be closed-toe and closed-heel. Priestley Campus (6th–12th) requires solid-color bottoms and outerwear that is LFNO-branded/spirit wear or solid colors; LFNO spirit shirts are permitted.

Food Options
LFNO provides a school lunch program and strongly encourages completing the LFNO Lunch Application to determine eligibility for free or reduced meals; the program may affect funding and the availability of after-school meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors. LFNO is part of the Lyce9e Franas International de Louisiane network and belongs to the AEFE network of French international schools.
Fees
Tuition and application fees
- Lycée Français International de la Louisiane (LFI) does not charge tuition; education is provided free of charge to enrolled students.
- There is no routine non-refundable application or registration tuition fee required for admission through the public enrollment process.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- All grade levels (Pre-K through Grade 12) are tuition-free; there are no per-term or per-year tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Before- and after-school care: discounted full-semester plans are available at USD 900 per semester; a drop-in option is billed at USD 18 per day. Late pick-up fees apply for any student picked up after 6:00 PM. The secondary campus does not offer aftercare; certain after-school athletic programs are offered for a fee. Families are billed for selected optional services and are responsible for paying outstanding balances.
- School meal program: families must set up and prepay a MealTime account for each student. Families are responsible for monitoring MealTime balances and adding funds as needed; outstanding balances must be paid. Students with zero or negative meal balances will be served an alternative meal until the account is brought current. Contact information for MealTime support and the school meal service is provided for account or billing questions.
- Field trips, extracurricular activities and athletics: fees for field trips, athletic participation, and other optional extension activities are charged separately and billed as specified on permission forms or activity notices. Replacement costs for lost or damaged textbooks, library books, instructional supplies, and school-issued technology are charged to parents/guardians. Administrative fees apply in some disciplinary or administrative situations (for example, repeated confiscation of a cell phone carries modest administrative fees).

Boarding fees
- LFI is a day school (Pre-K–12) and does not operate a boarding program; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical incidental fees
- Uniforms and dress code: a standardized dress code applies (LFI-branded spirit/uniform tops and appropriate bottoms are required); families are responsible for acquiring required attire where applicable. No fixed uniform charge is listed as a mandatory school fee.
- Before/aftercare and enrichment: see the semester and drop-in charges noted above (USD 900 per semester; USD 18 per drop-in day); late pickup fees apply for pickups after 6:00 PM.
- Meal service: prepaid MealTime accounts are required; free or reduced-price lunch applications are available and families are encouraged to complete the annual lunch application. Students qualifying for free/reduced meals may also request fee reductions or waivers for certain school fees.
- Athletics, clubs, and field trips: participation fees may be charged; amounts are set per activity and indicated on permission/invoice forms.
- Materials and damage replacement: parents/guardians must cover replacement costs for lost/damaged books, devices, or instructional supplies. Minor administrative fees are specified for repeated policy violations (for example, a second confiscation of a cell phone may incur a modest administrative fee).

Refund information
- There is no tuition to refund because the school provides instruction free of charge. For prepaid optional services (meal accounts, before/aftercare, extracurricular program fees), outstanding balances are the family's responsibility and the school's billing rules require accounts to be kept current; alternative meals are provided when meal account balances are zero or negative. Families receiving free or reduced lunch may request fee reductions or waivers for eligible fees. Specific refund procedures for prepaid optional services are handled according to the school's fee and billing policies.

Accepted payment channels and contact for payments
- Meal program payments and account management are handled through MealTime (families must create and fund a MealTime account for each student). For meal-account questions use the MealTime support or the school mealservice contact.
- Other optional fees (before/aftercare, athletics, field trips, replacement items) are billed by the school; families may receive invoices or notices through the family portals and school billing systems. For questions about specific payment methods or to arrange payment (e.g., electronic payment, check, or school-accepted payment options), contact the school's finance or family-portal offices as listed in the school's family resources. PowerSchool and the Family Portal are the primary family-facing systems referenced for school operations and account information.

Summary (key points for a parent)
- Tuition: USD 0 for all grades; no application or enrollment tuition fee.
- Optional paid services: before/aftercare (USD 900/semester or USD 18/day drop-in), meal program (prepaid MealTime accounts), athletics and extracurricular activity fees charged separately, replacement costs for lost/damaged materials, and modest administrative fees for certain discipline-related returns.
Academics

Lycée Français International de la Louisiane - Primary teaches American Curriculum, French Curriculum.

Curriculum
Lycée Français International de la Louisiane aligns to both the American and French education systems, supporting students in earning their American diploma and their French Baccalaureate. The school is a PreK-12 institution focusing on Primary through Secondary education. Within École Primaire and École Secondaire, there are four cycles: Cycle 1 (Apprentissages Premiers), Cycle 2 (Apprentissages Fondamentaux), Cycle 3 (Consolidation), and Cycle 4 (Approfondissement). Cycle 1 covers Petite Section (Pre-K3), Moyenne Section (Pre-K4), and Grande Section (Kindergarten). Cycle 2 covers Cours Préparatoire, Cours Élémentaire 1, and Cours Élémentaire 2; Cycle 3 covers CM1, CM2, and Sixième (6e); Cycle 4 covers Cinquième (5e), Quatrième (4e), and Troisième (3e); Lycée includes Seconde, Première, and Terminale.

Higher Education Progression
The program supports achieving both the American diploma and the French Baccalaureate, enabling progression to higher education in both the United States and France. The French Baccalaureate qualifies graduates to continue their studies in higher education.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français International de la Louisiane was founded in 2011 to fill the need for an education option missing from Louisiana's cultural landscape—a rigorous French- and Louisiana-based program that provides pathways to global opportunities while furthering Louisiana's French cultures. It is a free public charter school created in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, following the Louisiana state curriculum and the French national curriculum. It operates in a non-denominational environment where social diversity is essential to the student's education. It belongs to the AEFE network of French abroad schools. The school began with three pioneering classes on its first campus at 5401 South Claiborne Avenue and has since expanded to serve PK4–12 across Uptown New Orleans, including an Elementary Campus in the French Quarter.

Community
Our mission is to design and provide an innovative, world-class French-accredited learning model by immersing students in a culturally and linguistically rich environment that merges both the French National and Louisiana curricula to inspire students through high-quality, diverse, complex, and unique learning experiences. Our vision is to be the premier French-American public school with a commitment to revitalizing Louisiana's French cultural heritage by empowering our stakeholders to be curious, creative thinkers and global citizens. The school operates in a non-denominational environment where social diversity is essential to education.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
La Liaison is the independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enriching the school life of students at Lycée Français International de la Louisiane. La Liaison is the non-profit Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supporting the vibrant LFNO community. It provides resources including the academic calendar and supply lists, plus a LFNO Family-Owned Business Directory and a Babysitting Directory.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two main campuses in New Orleans: Primary Campus at 721 St. Philip Street and Secondary Campus at 1601 Leonidas Street. The Elementary Campus houses PreK4 through 5th grade and follows Louisiana guidelines while aligning with French curriculum standards, with immersion as part of the approach. The Priestley Secondary Campus serves grades 6-12 and has been recently renovated. A Lafayette Campus will open in Fall 2027 to extend Lycée Français International de la Louisiane's network across Louisiana.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Not just French - students excel in music, sports, robotics, and other disciplines. Programs include award-winning chess and e-sports clubs, with fledgling soccer and basketball teams. The school also offers Debate Team, Toastmasters, Varsity Quizbowl, and National Honor Society. Global learning expands bilingual education through travel and cultural exchanges.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
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.

Arts & Creative
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.

Cultural & Language
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.

Social & Hobbies
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.

Leadership & Professional
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.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
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.
Languages

Language Provision
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.

Bilingual Teaching
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).
Reputation

Awards
Highest grades of any French school in the New Orleans area, with a historic 'A' grade.
Among the city's brightest stars.
Outperforms local, state and national ACT scores.
Secondary students shine with honor roll, attendance, homecoming and student leader awards.
Earned an A score for middle/high school as a Top Louisiana school.

Accreditations
French accreditation; Public charter school in Louisiana that is French-accredited.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment is conducted through the NOLA Public Schools Common Enrollment Process (NCAP). Lyce9e Frane7ais International de la Louisiane serves all of Louisiana, and families outside Orleans Parish may apply. The Main Round Application runs November 3, 2025 to January 23, 2026, with open enrollment through NCAP. Language requirements are: PreK4 and Kindergarten do not require prior French language knowledge; applicants for Grades 1-12 must pass a French language proficiency exam to be eligible for admission.
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