Draft:LIH International School of Houston (Lycée International de Houston)

LIH Lycée International de Houston
LIH Lycée International de Houston
Address
	15950 Park Row Blvd, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Information
Type	Private School, International School
Established	2017
Grades	PK3-12
Language	English, French, Spanish
Website	LIH Multilingual School

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LIH International School of Houston or Lycée International de Houston is a private school located in Houston, Texas, USA offering a multilingual and multicultural education for students from diverse backgrounds. The school is known for its innovative teaching methods, emphasis on global citizenship, and a curriculum that integrates technology, arts, and sports.

History

The Lycée International de Houston (LIH)^[1] was founded in 2017 to address the need for a bilingual educational institution in the Houston area. The school was established by a group of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, aiming to prepare students for success in a multicultural, global society.^[2]

LIH offers a dual-language immersion program in French and English, combining the methodologies of the French Ministry of Education with elements of the American curriculum. The school serves students from 18 months to 12th grade and focuses on fostering academic excellence and cross-cultural understanding.^[3]

The school provides several academic pathways, including the French Baccalauréat, French International Baccalauréat (BFI), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the U.S. High School Diploma. Graduates receive dual diplomas, reflecting preparation for higher education in both French and American systems.

LIH is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization, the French Ministry of Education, and the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS). It is also affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

The 10-acre campus is located in Houston's Energy Corridor, offering a setting that supports learning in a multicultural environment.^[4]

Affiliations and accreditation

LIH is accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and is recognized as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school is also accredited by the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS). These accreditations reflect the school's commitment to providing a rigorous academic program that prepares students for lifelong success. LIH Bilingual School offers a diverse curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the Baccalaureate French International (BFI), the French Baccalaureate (Le Bac), and the Texas high school diploma. The school's bilingual environment fosters critical thinking skills and promotes global communication.

Curriculum

LIH offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, the Baccalaureate French International (BFI), the French Baccalaureate (Le Bac), and the Texas high school diploma. The school is accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and recognized as an authorized IB World School.

To prepare students for global citizenship, LIH Bilingual School immerses all students in the study of multiple languages. The immersion approach varies by grade level. Students from 18 months to Kindergarten^[5] are immersed in either English/French or English/Spanish. From 1st grade through 5th grade, core subjects are taught in the primary language of either English, French, or Spanish, while specials such as art, gym, and library are taught in the second language, along with a daily hour-long second language class. Students in 6th grade through 12th grade attend a daily intensive second language class and have extensive third language options. In addition to English, French, and Spanish, the school often offers languages such as Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian. Typically, LIH Bilingual School offers a variety of language options each year. ^[6]

External Links

LIH International School of Houston

References

[1] "LIH- Lycée International de Houston (Top Ranked Private School for 2025) - Houston, TX". 31 December 2024.

[2] "Our History".

[3] "Our History".

[4] ttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/houston-private-schools-top-list-best-u-s-new-19826418.php/

[5] "Early Learning Program - LIH".

[6] "High School - LIH".

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