The Lycée Français de New York is a bilingual school based in Manhattan, New York which follows the French curriculum of study and allows students to study for the French general Baccalauréat, the international option of the French Baccalaureate, and the American High School Diploma. It fosters over 1200 students from many different nationalities from pre-nursery all the way through high school. The term bilingualism (from bi meaning two and lingua meaning language) can refer to rather different phenomena. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Lycée Louis-le-Grand (on the right) in Paris is one of Frances most famous lycées, with a rate of success to baccalauréat usually above 99%. The baccalauréat (IPA: ), often known in France familiarly as the bac, is an academic degree which French students sit... Lycée Louis-le-Grand (on the right) in Paris is one of Frances most famous lycées, with a rate of success to baccalauréat usually above 99%. The baccalauréat (IPA: ), often known in France familiarly as the bac, is an academic degree which French students sit...

The school was located for many years in three locations on the Upper East Side of Manhattan: Kindergarden to 5th grade at 72nd between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, 6th to 10th grade at 95th between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, and 11th and 12th grade at 93rd between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue. The school is now located in new locales at 505 East 77th Street. The Upper East Side at Sunset The Upper East Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, between Central Park and the East River. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... Street sign at Fifth Avenue and East 57th street Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New York City. ... Madison Avenue is a north-south avenue in the borough of Manhattan in New York City which carries northbound one-way traffic. ... Street sign at Fifth Avenue and East 57th street Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New York City. ... Madison Avenue is a north-south avenue in the borough of Manhattan in New York City which carries northbound one-way traffic. ... Madison Avenue is a north-south avenue in the borough of Manhattan in New York City which carries northbound one-way traffic. ... Park Avenue in the Upper East Side (2004) Park Avenue runs north and south between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan in New York City. ...

Noted former alumni include author Danielle Steel, DJ Nicolas Jaar, politician Dominique de Villepin, investment banker Michel David-Weill, and The Strokes members Julian Casablancas and Nikolai Fraiture. Danielle Steel (born Danielle Fernandes Schuelein-Steel on August 14, 1947 in New York City, New York) is one of the best-selling authors in the history of the United States. ... Dominique Marie François René Galouzeau de Villepin (born 14 November 1953 in Rabat, Morocco) simply known as Dominique de Villepin ( — , is a French diplomat and politician. ... An investment banker works for an investment bank. ... Michel David-Weill (born November 23, 1932 in Paris, France) is a Jewish investment banker and former Chairman of New York City based Lazard Frères. ... The Strokes are an American rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000s. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nikolai Fraiture (November 13, 1978 in New York City ) is the bass player in the New York City-based band The Strokes. ...

See also

• Lycée Français de Los Angeles
• French Immersion School of Washington

The Lycée Français de Los Angeles is a bilingual school based in Los Angeles which follows the French curriculum of study and allows students to study for the French general Baccalauréat and the international option of the French Baccalauréat. ... The French Immersion School of Washington, founded in 1999, is a non-profit, bilingual day school for all children aged 2 1/2 to 11 years old. ...

External links

• Lycée Français De New York website
• Alumni Association of the Lycée Français De New York