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The Start of a Great New Year: 2025-2026

Five photos from the first day of school 2025

The Lycée Français de Chicago has kicked off its new school year! Founded with 137 students in 1995, the school welcomes 774 students this year.

2025-2026 student body, at a glance:

  • Number of students: 774 (424 primary; 350 secondary)
  • Percentage Francophone: 43%
  • Number of countries represented: 43 for students; 64 for guardians
  • Number of languages represented: 28

Help us welcome our new students and families:

  • 141 new students (99 primary; 42 secondary)
  • Our new students are joining us from all over the world, including Argentina, Belgium, Bermuda, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.  

Enjoy photos from the first day of school.