Tuition-Free · TK–8 · Oakland, CA
A Diverse French
Dual-Immersion
Program
Francophone is a vibrant, tuition-free charter school, where education is the bridge between community, culture, and a globalized world.
Community Testimonies
“FCSO doesn't just teach my child French — it teaches them to be a global citizen and a bridge-builder.”
“I love that I can talk to my grandparents in French now. School gave me that bridge.”
“This is unlike any school I've taught at. The warmth and sense of community here is real.”
“FCSO gave me the foundation to study abroad at 16 — the bridge was already built.”
The Advantage of Bilingualism
Bilingualism isn’t just about language, it’s a process that opens doors for life. Here’s what the research shows.
Bilingualism strengthens attention, problem-solving, and task-switching. Bilingual students are more focused and sharper thinkers across all subjects.
French is spoken by over 300 million people across 5 continents, a bridge to diplomacy, international business, and cultures worldwide.
Bilingual students consistently demonstrate stronger literacy, reading comprehension, and academic performance, in nurture and target language.
News &
What’s Happening
Welcome to Francophone — 2026–2027 School Year
Academics
Labor Day – School Closed
12:00 AM
FCSC Meeting
11:00 AM · https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84679322643?pwd=bqbbobyZ4SSCJ00AVOGqxiM43x8ASG.1
FCSO Governance Committee Meeting
5:00 PM · https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84875887370?pwd=qwnMDY9mGNeHV4DdR9TlssBoy65iaI.1
Dad’s Club Hang
6:00 PM · Ghost Town Brewing – Laurel Biergarten & Kitchen, 3506 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Minimum Day – Early Dismissal for Students
12:00 AM
Join Our Bilingual
School Life
Our doors are open to all families, French-speaking and non-French-speaking alike. We believe every child deserves a bridge to the world. Learn more about our tuition-free program and how to apply.