Your Bilingual Journey
Whether your family speaks French or not, there is a place for your child at LFSD.
Early Start
Preschool & Kindergarten · Ages 2–5No French needed. Young children absorb French naturally through play, songs and daily routines, in a warm, caring classroom.
Begin your journey →Later Entry
Elementary & Upper School · Grades 1–8Joining after Kindergarten? Talk to our admissions team about your child’s French. Language support in class is included in tuition.
Talk to admissions →Bilingual, rigorous and caring
Two languages, two cultures, one school. LFSD students grow into confident, curious thinkers, ready for the world.
A Truly French Education
Traditional French teaching methods build intelligent young scholars with strong moral character and the profound educational advantages that bilingualism provides, in a safe, family-oriented environment.
Our philosophy →Students First
We take great care in responding to our students’ needs to create a welcoming place to learn, with values like respect, politeness and good manners. Music, fine arts and P.E. are an important part of our curriculum.
Student life →A Standard of Excellence
LFSD is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE, the worldwide network of French schools abroad, with a rigorous curriculum that exceeds California academic standards.
Explore the program →An international learning environment
We strive to provide a modern education with a greater purpose and excellence, shaping confident, independent thinkers and global citizens.
Video credit: San Diego VideographerLes Enfants d’Abord – Children First
The child is the key stakeholder of our school. Every decision is guided by one question: how is this beneficial to the children?
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Ready for What’s Next
LFSD students leave with strong academic foundations, multilingual skills and the confidence to thrive in a wide range of high school pathways.
Meet our teachers
Our French teachers are native speakers credentialed by the French Ministry of Education, and our English teachers bring English language arts and the U.S. curriculum to life. Together, they help every child grow with confidence in both languages.
“The academic programs are wonderful and very well rounded. My son’s art, music and French classes were especially interesting. Not only that, but his English has improved tremendously, too.”
Jeanette, LFSD parentAnswers to the questions families ask
At LFSD, every decision starts with one simple question: What is best for our children? We help each child grow with confidence, thrive in two languages and two cultures, and become curious, capable, and kind.Céline BourdalesPrincipal
