French Program
The French Track at LIH offers a rigorous academic program designed to give families the flexibility of choice.
Our age-appropriate curriculum blends the best elements of the French Ministry of Education and the State of Texas, incorporating essential standards to deliver a top-tier education in Houston.
Early Childhood Education
Daily activities lay the foundation for lifelong learning, a key component of the French Program, and give children the opportunity to explore the world around them in a safe, supportive environment. At LIH, the early childhood curriculum blends the renowned academic program of the French government with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
Grades 1-5
Elementary School
Elementary school includes grades 1 through 5. Students will spend the week learning in French and English. At LIH the elementary school language program incorporates reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish, the arts, STEAM, and physical education.
Grades 6-8
Middle School
At LIH the French middle school academic classes are taught in French and English. The curriculum enables students to acquire a common base of knowledge, fundamental skills, and is organized around five areas:
- Languages for thinking and communicating
- Methods and tools for learning
- Personal and civic development
- Natural and technical systems
- Representations of the world and human activity
The middle school program will follow the curriculum guidelines of the French Ministry of Education and the English curriculum will follow the TEKS. Both curriculums focus on developing critical thinking skills that are needed for successful high school studies.
Grades 9-12
High School
French Baccalauréte
The French Baccalaureate, is an esteemed academic credential sought after by students in France and French schools worldwide who aspire to continue their education at the university level. This internationally recognized diploma holds great prestige among prestigious colleges worldwide. At LIH, our students earn both a Texas High School Diploma accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and a French Baccalaureate.
The French Ministry of National Education has created a prestigious qualification that attracts over 500,000 students each year and offers subjects taught at the college level. This makes it highly sought after by colleges and universities globally, including those in North America. High school graduates who perform well on the French Baccalaureate are often granted college credit by international institutions.
The high school program at the Lycée International de Houston provides a comprehensive two-year preparatory curriculum. Students are required to engage in six core subjects alongside three specialty subjects. Upon completion of the 11th grade, students must successfully pass an exam in one of their chosen specialty subjects, leaving them with two remaining subjects to complete during their final year in 12th grade. The curriculum at Lycée International de Houston is carefully designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for higher education.
The French International Baccalauréat -BFI
The French International Baccalauréat (BFI), developed by the French National Education System and the American College Board, is the international version of the French Baccalaureate. The BFI diploma is a bilingual and bicultural diploma that is a great option for any student wishing to deepen their knowledge of American history, civics, and culture in English. It is recognized by the best universities in the US, Europe, and the world.
Our Intern section of the BFI allows for English language and United States history, taught in English and tested here.In addition, the students will conduct an independent, self-directed piece of research called the Connaissance du Monde (CdM) in English during première and terminale
To pass the BFI, students must obtain a minimum global average of 10/20.
