International Schools Directory

The Austin International School is a non-profit educational association created by a group of French, French speaking and American parents, the Consul of France, the Honorary Consul of France (Mr. John Harmon), and a group of Austin based business leaders. After a three year effort to put together financing and organizational support, the Lycée Francais d'Austin was officially established in April 2001. The Lycée, which was initially conceived in response to a growing demand amongst the French community of Austin to offer a program of studies approved and accredited by the Ministry of National Education of France, has also attracted the attention of American and other international families interested in a challenging multi-lingual education. Austin International School's primary objective is to provide an excellent education based on a French-American educational structure, with a recognition of the importance of Spanish and the Hispanic culture in Texas and around the world. Subjects are taught in both French, English and Spanish with native speakers, enabling children to achieve fluency in each language. The approach is progressive by conjoining American and French Curriculums, which includes American Social Studies and Language Arts, with art and technology (at the appropriate level) interwoven into the curriculum. The French curriculum closely follows the guidelines set by the French Ministry of National Education. The School's overall goal is to provide a traditional and solid foundation, and to combine this with a forward thinking outlook, which prepares students to excel in the world of today and tomorrow.