Metro Area Guide

French Immersion Schools in the
Miami Area

10 schools across South Florida — 6 free public programs and 4 private institutions.

10
Schools
6
Free / Public
4
Private

At a Glance

10
Schools in Miami Area
7 Miami-Dade · 3 South FL
6
Free / Public
public & charter programs
4
Private
AEFE/MLF affiliated
ISCHS
French Bac
only public school in FL with French Bac
7
Miami-Dade schools
Miami, Coral Gables, Doral
3
South FL schools
Boca Raton + Cooper City

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About French Education in Miami Area

The Miami Area has 10 French-language schools concentrated in South Florida, spanning Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The landscape is unusually mixed: 6 free public and charter programs alongside 4 private institutions.

The standout among Miami’s public options is International Studies Charter School (ISCHS) — one of very few public US schools offering the French Baccalaureate through a direct AEFE partnership. Coral Gables adds two more public programs: G.W. Carver Middle School and International Studies Preparatory Academy (a high school), forming a public middle-to-high school French track. Coconut Grove Elementary and Sunset Elementary round out Miami-Dade’s public options.

South Florida’s private schools include Lycée Franco-Américain International School in Cooper City (Broward County), French American International School of Boca Raton and The French International School of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, and The French American School of Miami in Miami proper.

ISCHS Miami: International Studies Charter School is one of very few public US schools offering the French Baccalaureate through a direct AEFE partnership — making it the most prestigious free French-language option in South Florida.

All 10 Schools — Miami Area

Frequently Asked Questions

How many French immersion schools are in Miami Area?

Miami Area has 10 French immersion and dual-language schools — 6 free public or charter programs and 4 private schools.

How much does French immersion cost in Miami Area?

Private French school tuition in Miami Area runs from about $11,987 to $22,000 per year. Public and charter immersion programs are tuition-free.

Are there free public French schools in Miami Area?

Yes. Miami Area has 6 tuition-free French immersion programs in public or charter schools. Many use a lottery or an attendance zone for admission.

Are French schools in Miami Area accredited by the French Ministry of Education?

Miami Area has 4 schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE/MLF), following the French national curriculum toward the French Baccalaureate.

What grades do French schools in Miami Area 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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