Metro Area Guide

French Immersion Schools in
Austin & San Antonio

3 private French schools in Central Texas — Austin International School and International School of San Antonio.

3
Schools
3
Both Private
0
Free Options

At a Glance

3
Schools in Central TX
Austin + San Antonio
3
Private
both AEFE/LabelFrancÉd. affiliated
0
Free options
no public French programs in either city
Austin Intl
Austin
bilingual early childhood – elementary
ISSA
San Antonio
LabelFrancÉducation accredited
80
miles apart
Austin to San Antonio

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About French Education in Austin & San Antonio

Central Texas has two French-language private schools: Austin International School in Austin and International School of San Antonio, about 80 miles apart. Both are small private institutions serving largely separate markets rather than a shared metro area.

Austin International School serves the Austin tech community, which has grown significantly with the influx of tech companies and internationally mobile professionals. The school offers bilingual French-English education for early childhood and elementary grades. International School of San Antonio (LabelFrancÉducation accredited) provides French curriculum education for the San Antonio area, serving a community that includes military families, USAA employees, and a significant French-speaking expat population.

Neither city has a free public French immersion option. Families in Central Texas seeking French-medium education must budget for private school tuition.

All 3 Schools — Austin & San Antonio

Frequently Asked Questions

How many French immersion schools are in Austin & San Antonio?

Austin & San Antonio has 3 French immersion and dual-language schools — 3 private schools.

How much does French immersion cost in Austin & San Antonio?

Private French school tuition in Austin & San Antonio runs from about $14,250 to $23,625 per year.

Are there free public French schools in Austin & San Antonio?

No — the French schools in Austin & San Antonio are private. Compare tuition and financial aid in the directory above.

Are French schools in Austin & San Antonio accredited by the French Ministry of Education?

Austin & San Antonio has 1 school accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE/MLF), following the French national curriculum toward the French Baccalaureate.

What grades do French schools in Austin & San Antonio serve?

Grade ranges vary by school — from preschool (maternelle / pre-K) through elementary, with several continuing into middle and high school. Use the filters above to compare each school’s grade levels.

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