Emerald International School vs Lycée Français International Denis Diderot

	E Emerald International School Nairobi, Kenya	L Lycée Français International Denis Diderot Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 49,500	Fees / year KES 12,000 - 2,162,963
Age range	Age range 4 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Christian Curriculum, British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 676
Typical class size	Typical class size 7	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 1962
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Off Ngong Road, 2 KMs from Lenana School, next to AMREF Offices	Location Argwings Kodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi (Near Yaya Center)
Stages	Stages Foundation School; Middle School; High School	Stages Ages 2 to 18
School type	School type The school is a day school offering ACE curriculum and the British Curriculum (iLower and IGCSE)	School type Private international school; accredited by the French Ministry of Education; member of the AEFE network
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school has a Christian affiliation.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered - The fee figures below are the school's published schedule for the September 2024 – August 2025 academic year. Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: KES 5,500 (one‑off). - Enrolment fee (one‑off): KES 44,000. - Important: Application and enrolment fees are charged once and are non‑refundable. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual total) — Early Years / Foundation and Primary - Early Years Foundation: KES 152,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 456,000. - Early Years 1: KES 224,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 672,000. - Early Years 2: KES 224,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 672,000. - Year 1: KES 252,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 756,000. Optional lunch: KES 28,500 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 85,500. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 25,000. - Year 2: KES 280,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 840,000. - Year 3: KES 294,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 882,000. - Year 4: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000. - Year 5: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000. - Year 6: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000. Optional lunch (primary Years): KES 43,000 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 129,000. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 25,000. Tuition fees — Preparatory and Middle School - Year 7: KES 406,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,218,000. - Year 8: KES 420,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,260,000. - Year 9: KES 420,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,260,000. - Year 10: KES 448,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,344,000. Optional lunch for Year 10 day scholars: KES 50,000 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 150,000. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 50,000. Tuition fees — Senior candidates / Sixth Form (Years 11–13) - Year 11: KES 672,000 per trimester; Annual total shown as KES 1,344,000 (Year 11 candidate costs are collected over two trimesters for items excluding transport). - Year 12: KES 700,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,400,000. - Year 13: KES 700,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,400,000. Optional lunch for Year 11 day scholars: KES 100,000 (annual). School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 50,000. Optional and additional charges (KG1 to Year 13) - Medical evacuation cover (academic year): KES 2,200. - Individual music lessons (per instrument): KES 20,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 60,000. - Clubs and activities examples (annual totals shown): swimming breakfast KES 24,000; skating club KES 24,000; organic soap/skincare club KES 45,000. - Lunch (day scholars) is optional; per‑trimester or annual amounts vary by year (examples above). - School textbook deposit (refundable) appears by level (e.g., KES 25,000 for early years/primary; KES 50,000 for secondary levels). School transport (bus) — billing examples by zone - Transport is charged by residential zone with two‑way and one‑way annual rates. Representative two‑way annual rates by zone include: KES 60,000 (many central zones), KES 76,000, KES 65,000, KES 54,500, KES 38,000 and KES 31,000 depending on the specific route. One‑way rates are lower for most zones (see the zone list and amounts). Transport is an additional optional charge and billed according to the chosen zone. Sibling discounts and penalties - Sibling discounts on tuition fees only: 2nd child 5%, 3rd child 10%, 4th child or more 15% (applies to tuition only). - Late payment penalty: KES 5,000 per month will be charged for late payment beyond the published due dates. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed by trimester; all trimester fees must be paid in advance by the deadlines communicated at the start of each trimester. - Candidate (Year 11–13) costs (excluding transport) are collected over two trimesters as specified for senior candidates. - Withdrawal requirement: a trimester's written notice or payment of one trimester's fee is required before withdrawal; notice must be submitted in writing during the first week of the final term attended. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule; the schedule presents day‑school tuition and optional transport. Therefore boarding is not charged as part of this fee schedule. Refunds and refundable deposits - Application and enrolment fees are once‑off and non‑refundable. - School textbook deposits are identified as refundable (examples: KES 25,000 and KES 50,000 depending on level). - The fee schedule requires a trimester's notice or payment on withdrawal; no general tuition refund policy beyond these terms is listed in the published schedule. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule provides billing amounts, payment timing and penalties but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank account details, card payments, or online payment gateway are not shown on the fee schedule itself). Parents should use the school's admissions or accounts office for the accepted payment channels. Notes on optional extras and common parent costs - Items not included in tuition and typically charged separately or optionally include: school transport (by zone), optional lunch, individual music lessons, club fees, and refundable textbook deposits. Parents should budget for uniforms, learning resources and extracurricular extras in addition to the fees above (uniform costs are not given as a separate compulsory charge in the published schedule).	Fee details School year covered - Annual fee schedule and related charges shown below apply to the 2025–2026 academic year. Application & registration fees - Application / dossier fee: KES 12,000 per child. - First-time registration fee: KES 120,000 per child (charged at time of acceptance; must be paid within 10 days). - Re‑registration advance: KES 80,000 (advance on annual tuition fees) — non‑refundable. - These enrollment payments are not refundable. Annual tuition fees and per‑term (tranche) amounts — French & Kenyan nationals (KES) - Maternelle (annual): KES 700,000. Tranche 1 (40%): KES 280,000; Tranche 2 (30%): KES 210,000; Tranche 3 (30%): KES 210,000. - Élémentaire (annual): KES 1,154,449. Tranche 1: KES 461,780; Tranche 2: KES 346,335; Tranche 3: KES 346,335. - Collège (annual): KES 1,311,837. Tranche 1: KES 524,735; Tranche 2: KES 393,551; Tranche 3: KES 393,551. - Lycée (annual): KES 1,754,237. Tranche 1: KES 701,695; Tranche 2: KES 526,271; Tranche 3: KES 526,271. - All amounts shown in Kenyan shillings (KES). Annual tuition fees and per‑term (tranche) amounts — Other nationalities (KES) - Maternelle (annual): KES 800,000. Tranche 1 (40%): KES 320,000; Tranche 2 (30%): KES 240,000; Tranche 3 (30%): KES 240,000. - Élémentaire (annual): KES 1,423,361. Tranche 1: KES 569,344; Tranche 2: KES 427,008; Tranche 3: KES 427,008. - Collège (annual): KES 1,614,764. Tranche 1: KES 645,906; Tranche 2: KES 484,429; Tranche 3: KES 484,429. - Lycée (annual): KES 2,162,963. Tranche 1: KES 865,185; Tranche 2: KES 648,889; Tranche 3: KES 648,889. - All amounts shown in Kenyan shillings (KES). Billing schedule and payment terms - Two main payment rhythms: - Annual single payment: pay the full annual tuition before 30 September to receive a 5% discount. - Three‑installment (trimestrial) payment: tuition payable in three fractions (tranches). - Standard tranche due dates (when paying by trimester): Trimestre 1 due 15 September; Trimestre 2 due 15 January; Trimestre 3 due 15 April. - Late payment penalty: 5% per month applied to overdue amounts; penalties are cumulative. - Sibling reduction: 20% discount on tuition applicable from the third child of the same family (and for each subsequent child). - For students joining or leaving mid‑year, tuition is invoiced pro rata (the month of arrival or departure is billed in full unless exceptional weekly prorating is approved). - Invoices are issued through the school billing platform EDUKA; invoices must be paid according to the calendar above. Proof of payment should be sent to caisse@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com when required. Boarding fees - No boarding charges are listed in the school's fee schedule; the Lycée does not publish a boarding programme or boarding fees in the 2025–2026 fee documentation. Canteen (school lunch) — annual fees (KES) - Maternelle: 5 days/week KES 84,000; 4 days/week KES 67,200; 3 days/week KES 50,400. - Élémentaire: 5 days/week KES 101,500; 4 days/week KES 81,200; 3 days/week KES 60,900. - Secondaire: 5 days/week KES 119,000; 4 days/week KES 95,200; 3 days/week KES 71,400. - Canteen tariffs are indicative (based on a 35‑week year) and may vary with calendar days. Exam, option and ancillary fees (charges and timing) - Exam fees (billed in Trimester 3): DNB (Brevet): KES 9,400; Baccalauréat Première: KES 18,000; Baccalauréat Terminale: KES 51,370. - Cambridge language exam (mandatory for CM2 and 2nde): KES 17,550 to KES 27,000 (billed in Trimester 3). - Section Internationale Britannique (SIB) option (collège & lycée): KES 52,000 (billed in Trimester 1). - Model United Nations (MUN) option: KES 23,300 (billed in Trimester 1). - Extra‑curricular activities: average KES 25,000 per activity (charged when applicable). - Daycare / garderie: if registered, fixed package KES 3,500 per month; if not registered, KES 400 per day. - Textbooks, basic stationery supplies, one sports kit and a medicalized transport insurance are included in the tuition. Refunds and non‑refundables - Dossier (application) fees and first‑time registration payments are non‑refundable. - The re‑registration advance (KES 80,000) is explicitly stated as an advance on annual tuition and non‑refundable. - General rule in the financial regulations: enrollment‑related payments that validate registration are not refundable. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted payment methods: - Bank transfer in EUR, KES or USD (school lists accounts for transfers). - Cheque payable to “Lycée Français Denis Diderot.” - M‑Pesa Paybill: Paybill number 453553 (the payment reference must be the invoice number). - Cash payments are no longer accepted. - Invoices issued in the EDUKA platform include amounts in Euro, KES and USD; the exchange rate applied is the chancery exchange rate on the date of invoicing. - In specific cases the school may agree a payment plan; approved plans are formalized and may require a direct debit or monthly instalments (for example nine monthly instalments from September to May if a plan is agreed). - For payment identification, use the student identity or family code shown in EDUKA and send proof of payment to caisse@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com when requested. - Failure to pay according to the calendar may result in penalties, suspension from activities, withholding of transfer documents or withholding of end‑of‑year certificates/diplomas until accounts are settled. Notes on discounts and penalties - 5% reduction on tuition if full annual payment is received in the school's bank account by 30 September. - 20% sibling reduction applied from the third child of the same family (on tuition). - Late payments incur a 5% monthly penalty, cumulative.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has a canteen served by the private provider LENANA HAUS for students from kindergarten to the end of high school. Canteen catering is compulsory for primary students over 3 days; meals are prepared on site with attention to dietary needs, with provisions for diabetics or allergies via the PAI program or exemption with a medical certificate (in which case the canteen fee is not charged). A snack for Maternelle and Elementary is offered around 9:50 am with fruit; the menu includes 2 or 3 starters, a main course with meat, vegetables and starch, and a choice of 2 desserts. The canteen operates daily with Kindergarten at 12:00 (11:45 on Wednesdays and Fridays), Elementary at 12:00, and Secondary at 12:15; a hygiene and security committee checks hygiene rules. Digestive-disorder reports can be submitted via a dedicated form, and monthly canteen menus are posted.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members include Dr. Anne Kyoya (Board Member and School Director); Bishop Stanley Kyoya Mwalili (Board Member and Patron); Pst. Abel Green (Board Member and Secretary); Mr. Charles Kilonzo (Board Member and Chairperson); CPA Gerald Machoka Onkendi (Board Member and Finance Advisor); Rachel Mwikali (Board Member and Legal Advisor); Mr. Julius Wababu (Board Member and Business Advisor); Dr. Peter Muturi (Board Member and Techno Advisor).	Governance and ownership The school is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ACE is an individualized, Bible-based, mastery-based curriculum that develops students at their own pace and emphasizes character development. It runs Foundation (ages 4–8; pre-school to Grade 3), Middle School (Grade 4–7) and High School (Grade 8–12). Emerald offers ACE from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the option to switch to the British Curriculum (IGCSE) at Year 7.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Denis Diderot offers the full French curriculum from Kindergarten to Lycee in Nairobi. It provides a bilingual French-English education, with Kindergarten taught by a French-speaking teacher, supported by assistants and an English teacher from the first year. The Primary program runs five years, developing core knowledge, with eight hours of foreign languages per week, including two hours of Swahili. Middle School spans four years with core disciplines and languages; a new foreign language is introduced in the second year. High School lasts three years; in the second year students choose majors and sit the French baccalaureate exam to prepare for higher studies. Parcours PARLE promotes multilingualism, and a British International Section is available on a trial basis, leading to the French international baccalaureate.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 400+ students and 30+ teachers, yielding an approximate ratio of 13:1.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results ACE graduates attend more than 1,400 colleges and universities globally. The IGCSE program is delivered within a Pearson Edexcel framework with 100% pass rate Year 7 to 11.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression ACE graduates go on to 1,400+ colleges and universities worldwide. IGCSE students prepare for undergraduate study at universities globally under the Pearson Edexcel framework.	Higher education progression Studies after the French Baccalaureate can be pursued in many countries. France remains a privileged option for higher education, with opportunities in preparatory classes for Grandes Ecoles and admission to top universities (INSA Lyon, Louis-le-Grand, Montaigne, etc.). Graduates have enrolled in Canada (HEC Montre9al) and the United States (HULT International Business School), as well as programs in Great Britain, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Egypt and Malaysia. Orientation support for continuing with the STUDENT PLAN, including the Future course and resources from ONISEP, CIDJ, AEFE and PARCOUREO, plus the PRIO platform, helps families explore post-baccalaureate options.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Wholesome Character Development supports students to excel academically and develop wholesome character.	Social & emotional learning LFIDD prioritizes student wellbeing and a positive school climate. It launched the pHARe safeguarding program to prevent harassment and to create an inclusive, caring, and protective environment. The program includes staff training and guidance on handling harassment and promoting wellbeing. The school is committed to an inclusive, benevolent, and protective environment for all students. Parent involvement via the PundaKtiv association supports the school community and student wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school adapts to the needs of each child. Each primary class receives one hour per week of remedial learning activities targeting students with specific needs. In secondary, homework support is available for 6eme class, and tutoring is organized for students who need it. A team of shadow teachers (AESH) is available to assist students with disabilities or special needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is taught by native English-speaking teachers. In kindergarten and elementary, 30% of school time is in English under the EMILE system; in elementary, three hours weekly are dedicated specifically to learning English. In secondary, English teaching is reinforced and provided by native speakers in skill groups. The British International Section adds six hours per week of English (four hours English Language and Literature and two hours History-Geography in English), increasing English exposure to more than 30% of secondary education. From the fifth grade, a third living language (Spanish or German) is taught, and Mandarin is available as an extracurricular option. The school also offers language certificates: DELF for French, Cambridge English Language Assessment, DELE for Spanish, and Goethe for German.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Student wellbeing is a focus at LFIDD as part of safeguarding and school climate initiatives, including the pHARe program and ongoing staff training to support mental health and safety.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding LFIDD launched pHARe, a safeguarding program to prevent harassment and protect students, with staff training and a focus on school climate and inclusion.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school moved to a lush, well-manicured 10-acre campus off Ngong Road in 2016. The campus features modern, techno-savvy facilities with ongoing investment. Emerald offers two international curricula in high school: ACE and IGCSE. The learning environment emphasizes wholesome character development alongside academics.	Facilities overview The campus covers 2 hectares and is located along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, near the Yaya Center. The school has 35 classrooms including exam rooms (capacity 25 students), two libraries, one large performance hall, one music studio, state-of-the-art media technology suites, science laboratories, a clean canteen, and nap rooms for the youngest students.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports offered include soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating and swimming. The extracurricular program includes sports and clubs. The school engages in interschool competitions to nurture students' sports involvement. Facilities are described as modern and techno-savvy with ongoing investments.	Sports facilities The school has a multi-purpose field of over 3,000 sqm, a running track, two basketball courts, a handball court, a tennis court, a 450 sqm gymnasium, a 100 sqm PE room, a gym, and a climbing wall.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ACE is an individualized, Bible-based curriculum enabling students to learn at their own pace under accredited instructors. ACE runs from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with an option to switch to the British Curriculum (IGCSE) at Year 7. IGCSE is offered with 70+ subjects in Year 7 to 11 and is approved by Pearson EdExcel. The school is an approved Pearson Examination Center with a Testing Centre and Classroom Support. ACE graduates have a 100% university transition rate.	Academic facilities The school has 35 classrooms including exam rooms (capacity 25 students), two libraries, science laboratories, state-of-the-art media technology suites, a music studio, and a large performance hall.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The extracurricular program includes sports and clubs: drama, music, chess and checkers, English, art and the Environmental Club. Athletic options include soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating and swimming. The school participates in interschool competitions to nurture sports involvement. Wholesome character development is integrated into extracurricular activities.	Extra curricular facilities AES (Extra Curricular Activities) are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school began in May 2007 near Prestige Plaza. In 2009, the school was accredited to provide Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and achieved 100% university transitions for ACE graduands. In 2016, the teacher-to-student ratio was 1:7, and the school moved to a 10-acre campus off Ngong Road, near Lenana School and AMREF Offices. The motto is 'Excellent Education, Wholesome Character'.	History Created in 1962, the Lyce9e Frane7ais International Denis Diderot is one of the oldest international schools in Kenya and one of the most recognized. LFIDD is the only Nairobi institution offering the French curriculum from preschool through high school. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is a member of the AEFE network.
Community	Community Career Day was scheduled for 2025-04-04 from 9am to 3pm, Emerald International School. Chapel Wednesdays are a weekly, student-led chapel that emphasizes faith, leadership, and character development. Parent testimonials describe the school as upholding Christian values in day-to-day activities and promoting ethics and character.	Community LFIDD provides a bilingual French-English education and sits on a 2-hectare campus along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, Nairobi. Multilingualism is central to the school7s mission, with students gaining fluency in two major international languages. The school supports a vibrant cultural and community life with active involvement from families and the wider LFIDD community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Pundaktiv is a group of parent volunteers who organize festive and cultural events at LFIDD, collaborating with the school leadership, administration and teaching staff. Major events include the big Christmas party (December), the carnival (February), the school festival (Kermesse) in April/May, and the production of the year7s yearbook. Contact pundaktiv@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com. The LFIDD Parents Association (APE) has a board with Judy Kagure as President, Anne-Marie Pasinetti as Vice President, and Jerome Chapuis as Treasurer.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Emerald International School offers Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with the option to switch to the British Curriculum (IGCSE) at Year 7. ACE is a personalized, Bible-based, mastery-learning program that emphasizes character-building and thinking skills, including more than 60 character traits. ACE graduates have access to over 1,400 colleges and universities globally, reflecting the program's emphasis on independent learning and academic growth. The British Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE) is available with over 70 subjects and 37 subjects for IGCSE examinations, and the school is an approved Pearson Examination Center with reported strong outcomes for Years 7–11.	Academic & intellectual The school is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. It has operated for over 60 years and offers a bilingual French-English education for students aged 2 to 18. From kindergarten to the lycée, education is designed to develop student autonomy and uses innovative teaching methods. It is a Cambridge English Language Assessment center offering Cambridge certifications (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, C1 Advanced) aligned with CEFR levels.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The extracurricular program includes sporting and club activities such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating and swimming, with interschool competitions. Clubs offered include Drama, Music, Chess and Checkers, English, Art, and the Environmental Club. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression and teamwork beyond the classroom.	Arts & creative The campus houses a large performance hall and a music studio, with two libraries and science laboratories to support creativity and inquiry. Extra-curricular activities in arts, culture and languages are offered outside classroom hours through AES. The school emphasizes a vibrant cultural life and creative projects as part of the broader school experience.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Kiswahili is offered as an IGCSE subject. The British Curriculum framework follows the English National Curriculum with an International Approach (iLower/IGCSE). An English club is available as part of extracurricular offerings to support language development.	Cultural & language Multilingualism is central to the programme, and the Lycée enables students to become fluent in two major international languages, French and English. A British International Section is offered in primary and is available on a trial basis in secondary, designed to deepen English proficiency while continuing French education, and it leads to the French international baccalaureate. The approach is bilingual and bicultural, with English used in certain subjects to build language proficiency.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sporting activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating and swimming, complemented by interschool competitions. The school's clubs include Drama, Music, Chess and Checkers, English, Art, and the Environmental Club, providing social and creative outlets for students.	Social & hobbies AES (Extra Curricular Activities) are sporting, cultural or linguistic activities offered outside the curriculum and school time. Registration for AES follows the EDUKA portal, with term-based enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Students participate in a range of activities, including sports, cultural activities and language clubs.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The LFIDD community life is vibrant, with a Parents Association (APE) and Alumni network, plus other parent and student groups that contribute to school life. The school emphasizes cultural and community life as an integral part of the student experience and hosts events that involve families and the wider community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school emphasizes leadership development, with students given opportunities to become leaders in various capacities. Student leaders serve in departments such as cabinet secretaries, sport captains, chapel ministers, and class or school presidents. This framework supports ongoing leadership growth and servant-leadership.	Leadership & professional Formal student leadership structures include the High School Life Council. Model United Nations is a regular feature of student life, contributing to leadership, teamwork and public speaking skills. The campus and clubs provide opportunities to develop collaboration, communication and organizational abilities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through a strong emphasis on sports and physical activity, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating and swimming, with interschool competitions. Chapel and character-based activities are integrated into the weekly rhythm, reinforcing wholesome development and community values.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities support sport and fitness, including a multi-purpose field, running track, two basketball courts, a handball court, a tennis court, a gymnasium and PE room. Swimming is taught from primary levels as part of the curriculum. The Denis Diderot Trophy showcases sport, teamwork and school spirit, reflecting the value placed on physical well-being and community.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Kiswahili are taught within the British Curriculum (iLower and IGCSE). The IGCSE subjects include Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Business, Art and Design, ICT, and Kiswahili. iLower is based on the latest English National Curriculum (reviewed in 2014) with an International Approach.	Language provision The school teaches in French and English, with English integrated into certain subjects and from kindergarten. Primary includes eight hours of foreign languages per week, including two hours of Swahili. Parcours PARLE supports multilingualism and enables fluency in two major international languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school delivers a bilingual French-English education for students aged 2 to 18.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The British international section is a bilingual and bicultural scheme that trains pupils of all nationalities to practice English in depth, including using English in certain subjects. It leads to the French international baccalaureate.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards 19 global awards	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The Lycée Français Denis Diderot (LFIDD) is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. The school teaches a bilingual French–English education for students aged 2 to 18, from kindergarten to the lycée, and has been operating for over 60 years.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school offers Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the British Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE). Applicants fill out the online Apply Now form, which asks for the curriculum selection and personal details, including student surname, other names, parents' full name, telephone, email, nationality, date of birth, gender, level of study, and any additional information. Filling out this form does not guarantee enrollment. An interview is conducted, and if the student is successful, the registration process begins.	Admissions Step 1. New students are welcomed at the beginning of the school year (September) and throughout the year. Registrations for the 2025-2026 year are now open. The registration process is initiated online via the Online Registration link in the Registration section. The online registration is accessible to families as part of the admission process. Step 2. Step to registration. Online registration is the primary route to apply. The process is accessed by clicking the Online Registration link. Families are directed to follow the online steps to complete the application. The 2025-2026 registration cycle is specified on the page. Step 3. Important information. Tuition is paid by families and the financial terms are described in the Financial Regulations. Canteen: school meals are compulsory for primary pupils on three long days (Monday-Tuesday-Thursday). Immigration: it is the parents' responsibility to be in good standing with Kenyan immigration authorities; a certificate of enrolment and a school letter may be provided to complete the student pass application. Communication: information relating to school life is distributed electronically to the email address provided by the parents. School Insurance: the school insures its pupils for school insurance and medical transport. Step 4. Admission procedures. Admission procedures are differentiated by the pupil's prior schooling background. Case 1 applies to pupils enrolled in a public or AEFE network school in France or a French school abroad during the previous school year or the current school year. These pupils are admitted to the class indicated by the orientation decision or the dialogue form, for entry into 2nde, 1ère and Terminale, with priority given subject to availability of places. Case 2 applies to pupils who attended a school not approved by the French Ministry of Education during the previous or current school year, or who have had an interruption of 3 months or more in the AEFE network; a placement test will be carried out to determine the appropriate level.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The Lycée is a non-profit school, subsidized by the French state, which allows tuition fees to be 30% to 27% lower than other international schools in Nairobi. AEFE scholarships: French families can apply for a grant from AEFE. This tuition assistance is reserved for children of French nationality residing with their families in Kenya, and under certain means conditions, the scholarship may cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Applications and renewal files can be collected from the French Embassy. Two committees meet during the year: in May, for the regular committee ruling on applications for the upcoming school year; and in October/November, for the remedial commission concerning new students enrolled in the Lycée for the current year. The opening dates of the scholarship campaign and submission of files are published on this site. A brochure AEFE is available for more information.
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