Lycée Chicago rewires how Chicago kids learn
Crain's Chicago Business / by Web Behrens / September 7, 2026 In a city of standard educational models, Lycée Français de Chicago offers a distinct approach to learning. “In today’s world, the best gift you can give your child is teaching them how to think,” says Benoît Forner, director of primary school at Lycée Chicago. “By blending foreign languages with hands-on STEAM and a global perspective, kids learn to solve problems in ways traditional schools just can’t match.” Read More Here.
Oui'' Run 5K & Kids Race
Chicago Patch - Lincoln Square / by Sarah Galer / August 3, 2026 The 5K with a French flair. Join us for our fun annual "Oui" Run 5K and Kids Races. The 2026 edition will take place on Sunday, September 27 at 8:30 am in scenic Horner Park. Read More Here.
Let Composers Rock
New City Stage / by Robert Eric Shoemaker / August 17, 2026 Sitting mid-house beside stacks of O’Neill, O’Hara and Parks, I can discern what I think are three numbers to come: one piano bop from a trio, one mic’d with a looping board and beatboxing and…well maybe that third one was just sing-songy conversation. Random bleats, call-outs and quiet nodding affirmations fill every corner of the Understudy in Andersonville with enthusiasm and anticipation. It’s a musical theater crowd, after all. Read More
No Français? No problem
Crains Chicago Business / by Web Behrens / September 8, 2025 In the heart of Ravenswood, the beautiful Lycée Français de Chicago (French International School of Chicago) campus serves as a unique gateway to the world. A global perspective isn't just taught here; it's forged daily by a community of 770 students representing over 40 nationalities. Naturally, there’s a strong emphasis on learning languages within these walls — pas de surprise là. And while the sound of many languages fills its halls, the
