A directory of every French immersion and French curriculum school in the Miami area. Public, charter and private. With tuition and enrollment.

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French Immersion Schools in the Miami Area

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About French schools in the Miami area

This page lists every French immersion and French curriculum school in the Miami area, public, charter and private — each with its program type, tuition, enrollment and accreditation. It is one metro area of an independent directory covering 239 schools across 34 US states.

Dual language programs follow the American curriculum with the school day split between French and English; French curriculum schools follow the French national program and are accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The private schools charge from $12,000 to $22,000 a year, averaging about $16,000.

The Miami area’s French-language schools spread across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, with an unusually even mix of public, charter and private schools.

Beyond International Studies Charter School (ISCHS), 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.

What AEFE homologation, LabelFrancÉducation, the American accreditors and the International Baccalaureate each certify is explained in the guide to accreditations and credentials. For younger children, the Miami Area daycare directory covers French daycares and preschools. You can also see every French school in Florida, or browse the full national directory.

We hope you will find this directory useful, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, comments or additional information on the schools listed here — or a school we are missing.

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 5 schools in the AEFE network, homologated by the French Ministry of Education for some or all of their grades: in those grades they teach the French national curriculum, and a child can move to a school in France at the same level. Each card shows which grades are homologated.

What grades do French schools in Miami Area serve?

International Studies Charter School (ISCHS) teaches from Grade 6 through Grade 12, and International Studies Preparatory Academy from Grade 6 through Grade 12. Lycee Franco-Americain International School teaches from Pre-K3 through Grade 8. 4 schools stop at Grade 5 or earlier. Grade ranges are not published for 3 of the 10 schools. Each school’s card shows the grades it teaches.

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