Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans (LFNO) is a public charter school located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2011, it is a tuition-free, open-enrollment institution that provides a rigorous, international education grounded in the French National Curriculum. The school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is unique in its mission to offer a bilingual, multicultural academic experience that prepares students for the French Baccalauréat as well as the American high school diploma.

Beyond its academic focus, LFNO emphasizes global citizenship and linguistic proficiency, fostering a diverse community where students are expected to achieve fluency in both French and English. Because it is a public charter school, it does not charge tuition, making a French-accredited education accessible to a wide demographic within the city. The school operates across multiple campuses, with the Patton Street location serving as a central hub for its elementary and middle school programs, reflecting the institution's commitment to immersive education and the preservation of New Orleans’ historical cultural ties to France.