Le Lycée Français de San Diego

Sudeepto Roy _{on Google}

Oct 11th, 2021

As parents we value the schools immersive French language culture, rigorous application of the French Ministry of Education - AEFEs acclaimed curriculum, and a pedagogical approach that emphasizes learning of mutual-respect, physical education, excellence in English, ST(R)EAM, and Espaol.
Being in a border city with a strong international image (world class universities, wireless tech, biotech, tourism and other industries), raising kids who can thrive as both American and future global citizens is of paramount importance.
Key attributes:
* 2020-2021: Pandemic-safe hyrbid/dual learning system (choice of onsite in small cohorts with full PPE and enhanced building safety measures, or online)
* Excellent and affordable pre-K through 8th grade school for quality bilingual (French) education, in the heart of San Diego (one of the most affordable private school rates in San Diego)
* Dedicated and highly qualified faculty and school management, small class sizes, ample activities both indoors (classroom, library, labs) and outdoors (playground, field trips), great spirit of small-community support among parents/staff/management.
* In operation since 2006, now in an expanded and brand new building in Kearney Mesa.

Romain Decourtye _{on Google}

Jun 10th, 2021

Fantastic school!
Two of my children have attended La Petite Ecole since 2017 and they are currently in second and third grade. While we are native French speakers, my younger child, having attended a English-speaking preschool, did not speak French before starting Moyenne Section (Pre-K). He caught up very fast and now speaks fluently in both languages, as we do in our truly bilingual home. Teachers at LPE are phenomenal and, along with the low ratio of students to teacher, that ensures that every child is addressed individually and in a way tailored to their needs. I know that some teachers give particular attention/tutoring to children in English only households.
Before Covid hit, we already loved the school it is a small, caring, really fun school where you end up knowing everybody very fast. I volunteered at the Multi-Cultural Fair one year to present my home country of France, and I was amazed at the childrens curiosity, knowledge and engagement.
But really, the schools handling of Covid was most impressive to me: schools were shut down on a Friday, and due to the foresight and planning by the administrative staff and teachers, the children had online classes the very next Monday. Everyone adapted very quickly to the new normal of online classes. We struggled in our family unit to all work remotely from home (it doesnt helps that our babys daycare had shut down too), but teachers were very attentive and offered extra support, particularly to our oldest who was having trouble with his math exercises.
The school reopened in September for in-class instruction (still offering a virtual option for those who preferred), and our children went back into the classroom. The reopening plan was very well thought out and executed, with parents becoming involved in steps taken by school staff: e.g. parents that were epidemiologists and physicians helping with the plan; parents setting up Plexiglas partitions and creating the infrastructure for social distancing and remote learning
The efforts paid off since September there have only been 2 confirmed cases of Covid (1 family) , and no in-school transmission. The drop-off an pick-up lines are very efficient. The kids are learning and thriving in school and we couldnt be happier with our choice to go to LPE.
The school is planning development of its sports programs, which we are very much looking forward to. Our boys attend the judo classes offered at the school (pre-pandemic, in the schools own dojo, and virtually now), and they love it. We feel fortunate to have a judo champion as a PE teacher and judo instructor!
Our third child will start preschool at LPE in time as well, and we are looking forward to having all our kids grow and learn in such a thoughtful, stimulating place.

Alex Shah _{on Google}

May 24th, 2021

Great school. Our 2 daughters have excelled in their studies and have stayed at the top of their class in high school. Our older girl has been accepted into all the universities she applied to. Why? I strongly believe it is the result of the early, bilingual education she received at la petite ecole. The studies have proven that investment in early, bilingual education gives your child huge, lifetime benefits. It's not just for language.. Gaby's favorite subjects are math and science which she was very well prepared for. Please don't hesitate to learn more about this school.

Jessica Alvarez _{on Google}

May 7th, 2021

feel so fortunate that we had found this great school. My daughter had her preschool program there, which greatly fostered independence, confidence and intellectual development in her
couldnt be more pleased with the love, care and attention she get from the amazing staff. It feels more like a good family and I would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.