High School
Lycée International de Houston, we foster an enriching environment where students evolve into global citizens who are driven by curiosity, vitality, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning.
Our comprehensive education programs – the French and International Baccalaureate – empower our graduates with the confidence and knowledge required to excel in diverse professional settings across the globe while promoting intercultural understanding and appreciation for one another.
The International School of Houston instills in its students a flexible and open-minded approach to help them develop their drive toward meaningful learning. The program for the 9th and 10th grades is built on the French approach to “orientation” and helping a student to choose their own path with guidance from faculty and staff. Students are given the opportunity to explore their talents and take risks to challenge themselves. Central to our 9th grade is an internship which allows students to spend one week in the working environment of their choosing and allows them to further understand their own desires regarding their future.
The IB Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th grades provides one of the most challenging academic programs offered in the United States. Our rich multicultural environment and our focus on academic depth and rigor empower our high school students to think critically from multiple perspectives and across language and cultures. They become empathetic leaders of tomorrow who have the confidence to solve complex problems and to collaborate to achieve greater results than they could individually.
International Program
French Program
French Baccalauréat -FB
The French Baccalauréat , commonly referred to as le bac, 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 Baccalaurete (le bac).
The French Ministry of National Education has created a prestigious qualification known as le bac. It 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. Remarkably, high school graduates who perform well on le bac 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 for le bac. 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.
Sample Schedule for French Bac Candidates
Sample Schedule / Sequence for French Bac Candidates
Sample Student Schedule Detail | Economics and Social Sciences
Sample Student Schedule Detail | Sciences
International Baccalaureate -IB
The International Baccalaurete Diploma Program is an all-encompassing and demanding pre-university course that requires utmost dedication from both students and teachers. This sophisticated two-year curriculum spans across various academic disciplines and has proven its worth over the years, benefiting more than 95 million students in 159 countries since its inception in 1968. Graduates of the IB Diploma Program are highly regarded by renowned universities worldwide, often gaining advanced standing and earning a full year of college credit.
Since 2020, LIH has been recognized by the esteemed IB organization as an accredited institution. The curriculum is delivered in English by a qualified faculty with expertise in diverse linguistic and cultural environments, ensuring that LIH truly embodies the essence of an international school in Houston. Students have the option to pursue the standard IB Diploma, the Bilingual IB Diploma, or the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma.
Sample Schedule for IB Diploma Candidates
Sample Schedule / Sequence for IB Diploma Candidates
Sample Student Schedule Detail | HL English, History and Science
Sample Student Schedule Detail | HL English, History & IB Elective
Sample Schedule / Sequence for IB Diploma Candidates
Sample Student Schedule Detail | HL English, History, and Math
Sample Student Schedule Detail | HL English, History, and Math
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 American section of the BFI allows for two Advanced Placements (AP) to be taught in première, AP English Literature and Composition or AP English Language and Composition, and AP World History or AP US History. In addition, the optional high-level math AP will be offered in terminale, AP Calculus. 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.
Sample Schedule for BFI Candidates
Sample Schedule / Sequence for BFI Candidates
Sample Schedule / Sequence for BFI Candidates
Sample Student Schedule Detail| Sciences
