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.