MEET OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
Franck Philipp
A Message from Our Head of School
Welcome to L’École – French International School of Raleigh!
It is a privilege to lead a school where French education, languages, cultures, and a strong sense of community come together every day. At L’École, we offer our students a rich and engaging education rooted in the French curriculum, while providing an international environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, independence, and openness to the world.
One of L’École’s greatest strengths is our close-knit and diverse community. Our small-school environment allows our teachers and staff to truly know each child, recognize their individual strengths, and support them throughout their learning journey. Through language immersion, strong academics, and meaningful cultural experiences, we help our students develop the skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly global world.
I am honored to work alongside our dedicated teachers, staff, and families as we continue to strengthen our programs, grow our community, and build an exciting future for L’École.
About Franck Philipp
Franck Philipp joined L'École – French International School of Raleigh as Head of School in July 2026. He brings more than 20 years of experience in French and international education, including 16 years at Dallas International School, where he served as a teacher before becoming Head of Primary.
Throughout his career, Franck has been passionate about building strong bilingual learning environments where students thrive academically while developing curiosity, confidence, and an appreciation for different cultures. His leadership experience includes academic program development, strategic planning, faculty growth, enrollment initiatives, accreditation, and community engagement.
Franck believes that a successful school is built on strong relationships among students, families, faculty, staff, and the Board. His leadership is guided by collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement while building on the school's existing strengths.
Originally from France, Franck is joined in Raleigh by his wife, Sophie, and their two children, Hugo and Emma. As both an educator and a parent, he understands the importance of creating a school where every child feels known, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Franck is honored to lead the L'École community and looks forward to working together with families, faculty, and staff to continue advancing the school's mission of excellence in bilingual and international education.