At LFSD, we base our curriculum on the French educational system, incorporating Cycles. Because all students do not progress at the same rate in all subjects, these cycles provide the necessary flexibility to accommodate childrens’ diverse learning abilities, while keeping them stimulated and challenged. This educational method also allows teachers to better evaluate students’ retention and workload. As is common in France, some classes at LFSD might be organized by cycle rather than grade, resulting in split or combined classes. Our focus is to find what works best for the students involved.

During each Cycle, students work on the same concepts and must master those before moving onto the next Cycle. Concepts are reaffirmed during field trips, an important part of our program. The trips are planned with learning goals established before, during and after each field trip. Evaluation reports are created during each cycle, and are shared with the parents twice per year in Preschool and three times per year for all other grades. At the same time, students’ progress is discussed during parent–teacher conferences.

In Preschool, children are fully immersed in the French language with a teacher/student ratio average of 1:6. From Kindergarten to Grade 8 the teacher/student ratio is an average of 1:12 and students have at least one hour of English per day. Spanish is also introduced in 4th Grade.

LFSD welcomes all families to participate in our program, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, national or ethnic origin.

Our program accepts children from ages 2 to 15.

For more information about the admission process and availability, call us at 858-277-1514 or email us.