8 French-language schools — 8 free public programs.
Minnesota's 8 French-language schools form two complete public K–12 pathways in the Twin Cities metro — covered by the Minneapolis metro guide. The Saint Paul pathway (L'Étoile du Nord → Hidden River MS → Central HS) runs 90% French at entry with DELF and IB Diploma at the high school. The Edina pathway (Normandale ES → Valley View MS → Edina HS) offers AP French and Seal of Biliteracy with native French-speaking teachers throughout. Notre École in Golden Valley is the state's only private option.
Minnesota has 8 French immersion and dual-language schools — 8 free public or charter programs.
All 8 French immersion programs in Minnesota are free public or charter schools — there is no tuition.
Yes. Minnesota has 8 tuition-free French immersion programs in public or charter schools. Many use a lottery or an attendance zone for admission.
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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