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History
Founded by Elizabeth and Willy LeBihan in May 2002, L’Ecole Française du Maine is a non-profit organization that provides a bilingual education for people in Maine. Recognizing the numbers of Franco-American citizens concentrated in this area, the founders hoped to create a French learning experience for the children of people who grew up with French-speaking parents and grandparents, thereby passing that cultural heritage to the younger, English-speaking generations.
Originally located in Winthrop, Maine, the school relocated to Freeport in the fall of 2004 to accommodate the high demand for bi-lingual education. We worked closely with Freeport town officials to obtain a 25-year lease on a vacant elementary school, which was completely renovated in time for the beginning of the 2005 academic year. Today, as in 2002, the rigorous academic program contributes to the renaissance of the French language in Maine, and to the development of our students into ambassadors of acceptance and independence. |
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