French & Immersion Schools & French Language Learning Centers
- 1- French Schools in the Midwest accredited by the French Ministry of National Education
- 2- FLAM (Français Langue Maternelle)
- 3- French dual language programs in the Midwest
- 4- Learn French In the US - Alliances Françaises Network
- 5- Learn French in France
- 6- French Language Proficiency Tests and Diplomas
Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education is dedicated to supporting French schools, Dual Language and French as a Foreign Language programs benefiting students of all ages across the United States.
For more information
1- French Schools in the Midwest accredited by the French Ministry of National Education
- ECOLE FRANCO-AMERICAINE DE CHICAGO
Website
Director : M. Mathieu Cladidier
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
615 West Kemper Place
Chicago, IL 60614
Tél. : (773) 800-2728
Email
- LYCEE FRANCAIS DE CHICAGO
Website
Director : M. Eric Veteau
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Tél. : (773) 665-0066
Email
- ECOLE FRANCAISE DE DETROIT
Website
Director : Mme Pascale CORDURIES
West Maple Elementary
6275 Inkster Roard
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Tél. : (248) 737-0911 (Preschool)
Email
Tél. : (248) 203-5703 (K-11)
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- THE FRENCH ACADEMIE
Website
Director: Veronique LIEBMANN
12301 Whitewater Drive
Suite 190
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Tel. : (952) 944-1930
Email
For more information
2- FLAM (Français Langue Maternelle)
FLAM (Français Langue Maternelle) is the designation for U.S.-based non-profit organizations committed to offering affordable French language and cultural education. These groups provide classes and activities specifically designed for French-speaking children enrolled in local American schools where French is not the primary language of instruction. The goal is to ensure that these children maintain and develop their French language skills while staying connected to their cultural heritage.
For more information on FLAM
- ECOLE FRANÇAISE FLAM GREATER CHICAGO
Site Internet
Directrice : Laure Imbert
Tél. : (630) 506-6225
Email
School Readiness Center
430 River Road
Naperville, IL 60540
3- French dual language programs in the Midwest
French immersion and bilingual programs in U.S. public schools provide students with the opportunity to learn subjects like math, science, and history in both English and French. These programs, embedded in the American curriculum, aim to develop bilingualism rather than follow the French curriculum. Currently, over 33,000 students across 180 schools in 30 states benefit from these programs.
For more information
- List of Schools Accredited with the "Label FrancÉducation"
Established in 2012 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Label FrancÉducation is awarded to schools that integrate French language and culture into their curriculum. This distinction recognizes institutions that provide enhanced French language instruction while teaching additional subjects in French, promoting bilingual education at a high standard.
For more information
MICHIGAN
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL STUDIES SCHOOL (Detroit Public Schools)
Principal: Tracy Hall
6501 Outer Drive West
Detroit, MI 48235
Tél. : (313) 651-2400
Website
Email
MINNESOTA
- NORMANDALE ELEMENTARY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL (Edina Public Schools)
Principal: Chris Holden
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Tél. : (952) 848-4100
Website
Email
- VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Edina Public Schools)
Principal: Patrick Bass
6750 Valley View Road
Edina, Minnesota 55439
Tél. : (952) 848-3500
Website
Email
- HIDDEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Saint Paul Public Schools)
Principal: Teresa Vibar
1700 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Tél. : (651) 293-8860
Website
Email
- L’ETOILE DU NORD – FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL (Saint Paul Public Schools)
Principal: Sophia Bossard
1760 Ames Place
St. Paul, MN 55106
Tél. : Lower: (651) 744-1050 - Upper: (651) 744-6970
Website
Email
- NOTRE ÉCOLE (Charter Public School)
Principal: Michele Chalmeau
5920 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN, 55422
Tél. : (952) 228-1097
Website
Email
- CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Saint Paul Public Schools)
Principal: Cherise Ayers
275 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55105
Tél. : (651) 744-4900
Website
Email
MISSOURI
- SAINT LOUIS LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL (Public Magnet School)
Principal: James Robinson III
1881 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Tél. : (314) 533-0975
Website
Email
- ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE (Kansas City Public Magnet School)
Principal: Elimane Mbengue
School has 3 campuses
Website
Contacts
OHIO
- ECOLE KENWOOD (Columbus Public Schools)
Principal: Alexandra Miller
3770 Shattuck Avenue
Columbus, OH 43220
Tél. : (573) 424-2517
Website
Email
- WORLD LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Columbus Public Schools)
Principal: Sandra Santos
330 East Dominion Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43214
Tél. : (614) 365-8991
Website
Email
WISCONSIN
- MILWAUKEE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL (Milwaukee Public Schools)
Principal: Jenna Harer
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Tél. : (414) 874-8400
Website
Email
- MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES (Milwaukee Public Schools)
Principal: Juan Baez
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Tél. : (414) 393-5700
Website
Email
- List of Schools Offering Dual Language Programs Outside the "Label FrancÉducation" Accreditation
ILLINOIS
- STRATTON ACADEMY OF THE ARTS (Champaign Public Schools)
Principal: Zipporah Gwin
902 N. Randolph
Champaign, IL 61820
Tél. : (217) 373-7330
Website
Email
- YANKEE RIDGE ELEMENTARY (Urbana Public Schools)
Principal: Patricia Velente
2102 S. Anderson St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Tél. : (217) 384-3607
Website
Email
- ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CHICAGO
Chez Kids Academy
810 N. Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610
Tél. : (312) 337-1070
Website
Email
- LA PETITE ECOLE DE CHICAGO
Principal: Henry Palacci
1365 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
620 Lincoln Avenue
Winnetka, IL 60093
Tél. : (312) 721-1166
Website
INDIANA
- ECOLE INTERNATIONALE D’INDIANA
Principal: Elizabeth Head
Website
School has two campus
200 W 49th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tél. (317) 923-1951
Email
4330 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tél. (317) 255-1951
Email
MINNESOTA
- MES AMIS FRENCH SCHOOL
Principal: Rose Mingo-Holtz
13000 St Davids Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
Tél. : (612) 618-9494
Website
Email
MISSOURI
- LA PETITE ECOLE (Columbia)
Principal: Joelle Quoirin
1111 S. Fairview Road
Columbia, MO 65203
Tél. : (573) 999-9237
Website
Email
- THE LANGUAGE TREE (Columbia)
Principal: Leslie Elam
2311 E Walnut St
Columbia, MO 65201
Tél. : (573) 424-2517
Website
Email
4- Learn French In the US - Alliances Françaises Network
The Alliance Française is a global network promoting the French language and francophone cultures, with over 800 chapters in 130 countries, including more than 70 in the U.S. Founded in Paris in 1883, it fosters exchanges between French speakers and local communities. The U.S. network serves over 24,000 students, offering French classes for adults and children
Directory
5- Learn French in France
You can learn French in a large number of training centers in France. Adapted to beginners and also higher levels, for a short or long stay, you will find the class best-suited to you.
To ensure you learn French in the right conditions, we suggest the centers labelled "Qualité FLE". This certification for French training centers is a guarantee of quality linguistic training.
Directory FLE centers
For more information
6- French Language Proficiency Tests and Diplomas
The French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports offers a comprehensive range of French Language certifications and diplomas, validating proficiency from beginner to advanced levels. These certifications and diplomas are administered by France Éducation International, a public service institution acting on behalf of the Ministry.
Directory & Testing Centers
- TEF - Test d’évaluation de français
Website
- TCF - Test de connaissance du français
Website
- DELF & DALF
Website