💰 School fees

How much do French schools cost in New York?

Yearly tuition fees of the AEFE-accredited schools in New York, taken from the official fee schedules published by each school. Compare at a glance before choosing.

Lycée Français de New York

2026-2027 schedule

Preschool: US$51,925 / year
Primary: US$51,925 / year
Middle school: US$51,925 / year
High school: US$51,925 / year
First enrolment fee: US$3,000

Good to know

Single fee from nursery to Grade 12. Add a 4,000 deposit credited towards tuition, a 200 application fee and level-based extras (lunch 1,920 up to Grade 8, French exams, 1,000 tuition refund plan with opt-out).

✓ Verified on 10 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

The École

2026-2027 schedule

Preschool: US$50,500 / year
Primary: US$50,500 / year
Middle school: US$50,500 / year
First enrolment fee: US$3,500

Good to know

Single fee from Pre-K to Grade 8 (no high school); ages 2-3 cost 46,500. 5,500 deposit deducted from tuition, 300 application fee. Lunch, uniforms and aftercare extra.

✓ Verified on 10 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

Kennedy International School

2026-2027 schedule

Preschool: US$40,000 / year
Primary: US$42,500 / year
Middle school: US$42,500 / year
High school: US$45,000 / year
First enrolment fee: US$3,000

Good to know

French-English bilingual, aftercare included in preschool. Part-time Pre-K 3 costs 24,000. Non-refundable 4,000 deposit, no application fee. Final-year IB registration: 900.

✓ Verified on 10 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

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Indicative yearly amounts in local currency, taken from the official fee schedules published by the schools (standard stream; special sections, extra fees, transport and lunch come on top). Schools revise their fees every year: when in doubt, the school's schedule prevails.

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