Herald International School vs Lycée Français International Denis Diderot

	H Herald International School Nairobi, Kenya	L Lycée Français International Denis Diderot Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 225,000 - 360,000	Fees / year KES 12,000 - 2,162,963
Age range	Age range 5 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 676
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1962
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Physical address: Msanaka Road, 2nd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. The school is located in the Parklands area of Nairobi.	Location Argwings Kodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi (Near Yaya Center)
Stages	Stages Year 1 to Year 11.	Stages Ages 2 to 18
School type	School type Private school.	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 Differentiated lessons provide individual and personal attention to students with special challenges.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious 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 Tuition (per term) — Year groups - KES 75,000 per term — Year 1. ⁠ - KES 80,000 per term — Year 2. ⁠ - KES 85,000 per term — Year 3. ⁠ - KES 90,000 per term — Year 4. ⁠ - KES 95,000 per term — Year 5. ⁠ - KES 100,000 per term — Year 6. ⁠ - KES 110,000 per term — Year 7. ⁠ - KES 120,000 per term — Year 8. ⁠ Annual tuition (calculation used) - Annual tuition = per-term tuition × number of academic terms in the school year. The published fee schedule lists the amounts as “per term.” The school operates a three-term academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer), so annual tuition is the per-term fee multiplied by three (for example, Year 1 annual tuition = KES 75,000 × 3 = KES 225,000). ⁠ One‑off / admission and security charges - Admission fee (payable once on admission): KES 10,000. ⁠ - Maintenance fee (payable once): KES 5,000. ⁠ - Caution fee (payable once; refundable): KES 10,000 (refundable). ⁠ Meals and co-curricular extras - Hot vegetarian lunch: KES 15,000 (listed alongside fees). ⁠ - A range of co‑curricular activities (football, art club, netball, science club, film club, music club, Le Club Français, karate, board games, reading club, cooking club, multiskills) are listed as offered; costs for individual activities beyond the lunch charge are not itemised in the published fee schedule. ⁠ Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is stated as a per-term charge; the per-term amounts above are the unit of billing. Annual billing for the academic year is conventionally calculated as three terms per year (annual amount = per-term × 3). Specific due dates, instalment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or discounts are not listed in the published fee schedule. ⁠ Boarding fees - No boarding fees are included in the published fee schedule and no boarding charges are listed in the materials available with the fee schedule. If boarding is required, separate boarding fees would apply but are not published in the current fee schedule. ⁠ Uniform and supplier - A supplier is identified for school uniform items; the published fee schedule does not list uniform prices. The school's published links point to an external uniform supplier used by the school. Uniform item prices are not itemised in the fee schedule. ⁠ Refund information - The caution fee is explicitly marked refundable: KES 10,000 (refundable). No further refund policy (for tuition, maintenance fee, lunch, or other charges) is detailed in the published fee schedule. ⁠ Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not list accepted payment methods or bank details. The school's public contact details (telephone and email) are provided for enquiries. Parents should use the school contact telephone numbers or the school email address for payment‑method instructions and for arranging payments. ⁠ Contact details for fee queries - Telephone: +254 734 585 727; +254 756 131 313. - Email: info@heraldinternationalschool.com. ⁠ Notes on missing items in the published fee schedule (summary) - The published fee schedule provides per-term tuition for Years 1–8 and the one‑off admission/maintenance/caution charges, plus a lunch charge, but it does not provide: specific payment due dates or instalment schedules, detailed payment methods (bank account numbers, M‑Pesa, card acceptance), boarding fees, itemised uniform prices, or a full refund policy for tuition and other non‑caution charges. These items are not published in the available fee document. ⁠	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 —	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 Cambridge Primary is used for Year 1 to Year 6, focusing on learners aged 5 to 11 with English (first or second language), mathematics, science, Cambridge Global Perspectives and ICT. The Cambridge Primary framework sets clear learning objectives and supports progression across the core subjects. The programme is flexible; schools can offer any combination of Cambridge Primary subjects to align with the school or national curriculum. Cambridge Primary assessments include Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint to benchmark learners' progress over time. The school emphasises spiral progression and ongoing professional development for staff, including the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers. Facilities include a library and ICT Suite, and Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship education (PSHCE) is delivered following SEAL (Social Emotional Aspects of Learning).	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.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The academic needs of our children are supported by our personal and social education; children are encouraged and taught to have a responsible and caring attitude towards one another.	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) Lessons are carefully differentiated to give individual and personal attention to students with special challenges.	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 Herald International School helps give children the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy and independent lives.	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 Facilities include a library and an ICT Suite. The library is a central source of knowledge and helps develop students' reading habits. Each classroom has its own computer with internet access, and the ICT Suite is used for teaching computer studies one to two lessons per week. Cambridge Primary guides learning, with English taught as a first or second language and core subjects such as mathematics and science. The environment supports life-long learning, creativity and the arts.	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 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 Library is a key academic facility and a storehouse of knowledge that supports reading and learning. The ICT Suite provides computers with internet access; Each pupil has access to the ICT Suite for one to two lessons a week for computer studies. Each classroom has a computer with internet access to support research and digital learning. The Cambridge Primary curriculum guides learning in English as a first or second language and in mathematics, science and Cambridge Global Perspectives.	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 After-school clubs include Football, Art Club, Film Club, Multiskills, Le Club Francais, Karate, Netball, Science Club, Cooking Club, Reading Club and Music Club. Most after-school clubs are run on school premises by vetted providers and vary from term to term. Educational visits and visitors enrich the curriculum, including African Drummers and specialist sports instructors. Class assemblies and performances occur once a term, with events such as Christmas Play, KS2 School Play and Year 6 End of Year Production; a yearly musical concert involves students and invites parents.	Extra curricular facilities AES (Extra Curricular Activities) are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	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 The school offers a broad and balanced approach to learning for students from Year 11 to Year 11, based on the National Curriculum of England. Cambridge Primary provides clear objectives in English, mathematics, science and Cambridge Global Perspectives, and is flexible to be used with the Cambridge Primary framework or to complement the school's own curriculum. The school emphasises developing student confidence, independence and life skills through technology, physical education and the creative and performing arts, and personal and social education, with PSHCE following the SEAL program and regular assemblies. The local community, along with staff and parents, has important roles to play in a happy, caring and stimulating environment.	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 Science Club and Reading Club are offered as extra-curricular activities. Educational Visits & Visitors enrich and consolidate learning, with visitors such as African Drummers and specialist sports instructors. Most after-school clubs are run on the school premises by vetted providers; opportunities differ term to term and include Football, Art Club, Film Club, Multiskills, Le Club Francais (French Club), Karate, Netball, Science Club, Cooking Club, Reading Club and Music Club.	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 Art Club, Film Club and Music Club are offered as after-school activities. Cooking Club is also available, providing culinary creativity. There are several performances throughout the year, including a Christmas Play, KS2 School Play and Year 6 End of Year Production.	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 Le Club Francais (French Club) is offered to develop language skills. It supports cultural learning and exposure to French language and culture.	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 Multiskills provides cross-sport activities and teamwork beyond the classroom. Reading Club offers social engagement and leisure reading opportunities.	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 —	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 Football, Netball and Karate promote fitness and physical wellbeing. Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE) supports healthy, independent living and emotional intelligence. There are whole-school assemblies to introduce wellbeing themes and celebrate achievements.	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 The school uses English as a first or second language and teaches using the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Cambridge Primary is designed for learners aged 5 to 11 and covers English, mathematics, science and Cambridge Global Perspectives. English is the language of instruction, with support for learners for whom English is a new or additional language. Cambridge Primary assessments include Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint.	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
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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 Step 1. Online Admission Form: Herald International School provides an Online Admission Form. The form collects applicant details including Name (First and Last), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Gender, Nationality, and Address. It asks for the Class in which admission is sought (Year 1 through Year 11) and for details of any siblings who have or are attending the school. It records information about previous schools attended (Name of School, Class, From, To) and health details, including any health problems requiring special attention. It includes sections for Extra Curricular Activities and a Declaration, and requires the parent/guardian's contact information. Step 2. Attach supporting documents: The form requires attachments of the child's Birth Certificate, Previous School Leaving Certificate, Result Slip, and two Passport-sized photos.	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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