State Guide

French Immersion Schools in
Pennsylvania

3 French-language schools — 2 free public programs and 1 private institution.

3
Schools
2
Free / Public
1
Private

At a Glance

3
Schools in Pennsylvania
2 free · 1 private
$26K–$32K
Private tuition/yr
2026–27
2
Pittsburgh
most schools in one city
1
AEFE/MLF
French Ministry of Education

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Public Public Charter Private

About French Education in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 3 French-language schools. French International School of Philadelphia (Bala Cynwyd, private, AEFE-affiliated) serves the Philadelphia suburbs. Pittsburgh Public Schools runs two consecutive programs forming a public K–12 pipeline: Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 (French dual language) feeds into Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 (International Baccalaureate with a French language track). The Pittsburgh schools are free with no lottery required.

Pittsburgh’s public K–12 pipeline: Pittsburgh Fulton (PreK–5) and Pittsburgh Obama (6–12) form one of the few fully public K–12 French pathways outside of the major metro hubs — free, no lottery, within Pittsburgh Public Schools.

All 3 Schools — Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

How many French immersion schools are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 3 French immersion and dual-language schools — 2 free public or charter programs and 1 private school.

How much does French immersion cost in Pennsylvania?

Private French school tuition in Pennsylvania runs from about $26,000 to $32,500 per year. Public and charter immersion programs are tuition-free.

Are there free public French schools in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania has 2 tuition-free French immersion programs in public or charter schools. Many use a lottery or an attendance zone for admission.

Are French schools in Pennsylvania accredited by the French Ministry of Education?

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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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