Lycée Français Jean Monnet vs Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus
Lycée Français Jean Monnet and Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus are both in Brussels, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke and French programmes. Lycée Français Jean Monnet also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are €8,350 - 11,240 at Lycée Français Jean Monnet and €9,300 - 12,500 at Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus, which puts Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus roughly 11% higher. Lycée Français Jean Monnet takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus from 6 to 12.
Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
2,650
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
French
Instruction language
English, French
Opened
Opened
1907
Opened
2015
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The Lycée Français Jean Monnet is located in Brussels, Belgium, in the municipality of Uccle. The main campus for elementary, collège and lycée is at Avenue du Lycée Français, 9, 1180 Brussels. The preschool campus is at Chaussée d'Alsemberg, 1351, 1180 Brussels.
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Stages
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Middle & High School
Stages
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School type
School type
International school; AEFE network member; follows the official French curriculum
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Inclusive education with personalised support plans for pupils with special needs
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
France (AEFE network)
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
A school bus service offers 18 routes within a 20 km radius (additional fees apply)
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees
- Droits de 1ère inscription (paiement unique, non remboursable) : EUR 1,200. - Acompte de réinscription : EUR 500 par élève (versé pour confirmer la réinscription ; déduit de la facturation du 1er trimestre). Si le départ de l'élève est notifié par écrit avant le 30 juin, l'acompte est restitué ; passé cette date, l'acompte reste acquis à l'établissement.
Tuition fees — annual and per-trimester (by cycle / year group)
- Maternelle : EUR 8,890 par an. Trimestres : 1er = EUR 3,292 ; 2e = EUR 2,667 ; 3e = EUR 2,667. - École élémentaire : EUR 8,350 par an. Trimestres : 1er = EUR 3,092 ; 2e = EUR 2,505 ; 3e = EUR 2,505. - Collège : EUR 10,140 par an. Trimestres : 1er = EUR 4,056 ; 2e = EUR 3,042 ; 3e = EUR 3,042. - Lycée : EUR 11,240 par an. Trimestres : 1er = EUR 4,496 ; 2e = EUR 3,372 ; 3e = EUR 3,372.
Program / option fees (annual and per-trimester breakdowns shown where applicable)
- Dispositifs linguistiques (classes à parité horaire) : EUR 160 par an (par trimestre : EUR 64 / EUR 48 / EUR 48). - Dispositif CHAMThé (classes à horaires aménagés musique et théâtre) : EUR 850 par an (par trimestre : EUR 340 / EUR 255 / EUR 255). - Sections internationales / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) / Bachibac (secondaire) : EUR 600 par an (par trimestre : EUR 240 / EUR 180 / EUR 180).
Catering, demi‑pension and related provisions
- Repas-tartines (forfait 4 jours L‑Ma‑J‑V) : EUR 160 par an (par trimestre : EUR 64 / EUR 48 / EUR 48). - Demi‑pension (forfaits) : - Forfait 4 jours (L‑Ma‑J‑V) : EUR 1,240 par an (par trimestre : EUR 496 / EUR 372 / EUR 372). - Forfait 5 jours : EUR 1,560 par an (par trimestre : EUR 624 / EUR 468 / EUR 468). These options sont facturées par trimestre, tout mois commencé étant dû.
Other recurring or occasional fees
- Études surveillées (élémentaire) — tarifs indiqués dans la grille des prestations (forfaits et ventilations trimestrielles). - Piscine / Voyages scolaires (participation) : EUR 153 par année scolaire et par élève ; facturation dans le trimestre correspondant. - Droits d'examen (facturés selon le calendrier) : 3e (DNB) = EUR 31 ; 1re (épreuves anticipées de français) = EUR 108 ; Terminale (Baccalauréat) = EUR 214. Ces droits sont facturés aux trimestres prévus. - Frais exceptionnels (remplacement de badge, livres non rendus, dégradations volontaires, préparations à des certifications, etc.) : facturation au prix de remplacement ou selon la grille applicable ; ces montants sont ajoutés à la facturation trimestrielle.
Sibling discounts and reductions
- Abattements sur les frais de scolarité : 5% pour le 2e enfant scolarisé ; 25% pour le 3e enfant ; 50% pour le 4e enfant et au‑delà (l'abattement ne s'applique pas à l'élève fréquentant la classe la plus élevée). - Abattements sur la demi‑pension (forfait) : réduction spécifique pour les demi‑pensionnaires d'une même famille (barème et conditions précisés dans le règlement financier).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Répartition de la facturation annuelle : facturation en trois périodes : 1er trimestre (sept.–déc.) = 40% du montant annuel ; 2e (janv.–mars) = 30% ; 3e (avr.–juin) = 30%. Les échéances indiquées pour les trimestres se répartissent au dernier jour ouvrable d'octobre, au dernier jour ouvrable de janvier, et au dernier jour ouvrable d'avril (les dates pratiques et calendriers de prélèvement sont précisés sur les factures). - Règle de facturation en cas d'arrivée ou de départ : tout mois commencé est dû ; le calcul des factures en cas d'arrivée ou de départ en cours de trimestre suit cette règle. L'inscription ou la réinscription suppose l'acceptation du règlement financier et le paiement des sommes exigibles.
Payment methods and procedures
- Moyens de paiement acceptés : virement bancaire et prélèvement bancaire automatique par virement SEPA (domiciliation). Le prélèvement SEPA permet une mensualisation sur demande, organisée en trois prélèvements par trimestre (prélèvements effectués les 28 des mois prévus). Les factures et relevés sont publiés sur l'espace parents (portail Skolengo) ; les communications de facturation et relances sont émises depuis les adresses de service définies par l'établissement. Aucune mention d'acceptation de carte bancaire n'apparaît dans les moyens de paiement proposés.
Boarding / internat
- Internat / hébergement : aucun tarif d'internat ou frais d'hébergement n'est listé dans la tarification ; le lycée fonctionne avec les prestations journalières (scolarité, demi‑pension, garderie, études surveillées) et ne facture pas de forfait internat récurrent.
Refund and cancellation rules
- Droits de 1ère inscription : non remboursables. Aucune rétrocession de ce montant n'est prévue. - Acompte de réinscription : restitué si le départ est notifié par écrit avant le 30 juin ; après cette date, l'acompte est acquis à l'établissement. - Arrivées/départs en cours de trimestre : facturation selon la règle « tout mois commencé est dû » ; les remboursements ou ajustements éventuels sont effectués selon cette règle et les modalités prévues au chapitre des remises et réductions.
Pratiques de facturation et relances
- Les factures, relances et avoirs sont déposés sur l'espace parents Skolengo ; les relances suivent un calendrier établi (rappel, 2e relance, mise en demeure puis procédure contentieuse le cas échéant). La réinscription n'est validée que si la totalité des sommes dues au titre de l'année en cours est acquittée au plus tard le 30 juin.
(Notes: les montants ci‑dessus correspondent aux tarifs publiés et ventilations trimestrielles des prestations et options. Les formes de restauration, les options (sections internationales, CHAMThé, dispositifs linguistiques), les activités payantes (voyages, piscine, préparations à certifications) et les modalités de facturation sont précisées dans la grille tarifaire et le règlement financier.)
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
On each site, a school restaurant is accessible to all students, and meals are varied and balanced. Meal preparation complies with all French legal obligations for school restaurants regarding nutrition, quality of ingredients and cooking, and the procurement policy prioritizes fresh products and, when possible, products from organic farming. The adherence to legal obligations and the charter is under the ongoing supervision of a dietitian and a school nurse, and a Restauration commission regularly reviews the service with school leadership, the provider, and parents. For lycée students, the cafeteria is available in addition to the school restaurant, offering sandwiches, salads, hot meals, and desserts; payment is via the school card, rechargeable online, and the card also functions as an electronic wallet. Menu options for the maternelle and the main campus are available via the linked menus.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The Lycée Français Jean-Monnet is an AEFE direct-managed school (EGD) within the AEFE network of French schools worldwide.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school teaches the official French curriculum. Pupils can personalise their education by choosing from a large number of pathways. It is an examination centre for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat. There are more than 2,650 pupils from over 50 nationalities, six modern languages taught, and two campuses. The Baccalauréat offers four options: conventional, European, British international, and German international, and the school also prepares pupils for diplomas in German, English, Spanish and Dutch.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
The Lycée Français Jean-Monnet is an official examination centre for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat. DNB and Baccalauréat results are published by mentions. IGCSE results for 2024 show 59 pupils sat Language and Literature and 13 sat Mathematics.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates go on to higher education at the very best universities in France, Belgium and elsewhere. The Baccalauréat is the diploma awarded on graduating from the lycée and for entry to higher education in France or abroad. Destinations include Ghent University, ULB, UCL, Namur and Saint-Louis in Belgium; Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, Bath and Manchester in the United Kingdom; Delft, Maastricht and Rotterdam in the Netherlands; EPFL in Switzerland; and McGill and Concordia in Canada.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school provides inclusive pathways for pupils with educational needs from kindergarten through lycée, aiming to include them and their families in the best possible conditions. The inclusive resource team includes two lead teachers, a family nurse, and a coordinator, who support pupils, parents, and teachers in implementing inclusion protocols. The team presents instructional videos on inclusive excellence in French and in English. The role of families is central, with regular consultations to support student development.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school supports pupils with educational needs from nursery to lycée. The inclusive resource team helps develop individualized inclusion plans and coordinates with families and staff to implement appropriate protocols. The team comprises two lead teachers, a family nurse, and a coordinator. The school provides exam accommodations and guidance, with materials and procedures explained through videos.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
Yes We Can for English is a program for students in 4e and 3e whose English is not yet at the level required; through innovative teaching methods, they regain confidence and join in Seconde in an English group that matches the expected level.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
School coaching is available for children who have lost confidence, are demotivated, or are experiencing academic difficulties. It identifies the student's strengths and study methods, aims to restore self‑confidence, helps the student acquire adapted study techniques, and defines a motivating plan of study. Coaching can be offered individually or in groups.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Exam accommodations are available for students with certain pathologies or learning disorders, including access to facilities, extra time, and assistance. At the start of the year, contact the health service to build a file; the file is sent to the medical service of the rectorate in Lille to determine admissibility and to notify families of the authorised adaptations. Contact: marienoelle.boyat@lyceefrancais.be.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
LFJM is established in Brussels and serves students from early years to Terminale. The school follows the official French program and prepares the DNB and Baccalaureat. It is a pioneer in language learning, offering a living language from age 2.5 and several international sections. The CDI has 20,000 titles, provides internet access and spaces for group work, and hosts librarian-led projects and exhibitions. On-site dining is provided via a school restaurant or cafeteria with meals prepared to nutrition standards and overseen by a dietitian and nurse; garderie and after-school care are provided, along with a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school offers a sports programme through the Association Sportive (AS), with a range of disciplines available at lunchtime or after class for students from 6th grade to Terminale. AS activities begin from September 15.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) has 20,000 titles in French and foreign languages, with internet access and spaces for group work. Librarian-led projects include the Book Week, Jean-Monnet Literary Prize and Manga Club, and a conference room hosts speakers and exhibitions. Cogni'Classe applies neuroscience and cognitive science to improve learning, with regular sessions for 6e and 2nde focusing on attention, memory and emotion regulation. The school provides orientation services with workshops and individual meetings throughout the year.
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered: the Cine-club on Fridays during lunch, and theatre with the Corybantes; MUN club; Ambassadors en herbe program; and the lesson on contemporary issues in IEP-Sciences Politiques; the Red Cross and Amnesty groups engage in service actions; language courses offered by embassies (Arabic, Turkish, Modern Greek); Manga club and literary prizes; competitions such as Belgian math and science Olympiads; choir and orchestra with rehearsals from 6e to Terminale.
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Founded in Brussels in 1907, the Lycée Français Jean-Monnet is part of the network of French lycées, the world's leading network of schools. Pupils follow the official French curriculum and prepare for the national examinations, namely the DNB and Baccalauréat, recognised worldwide. A pioneer in language teaching, the Lycée proposes modern language instruction for all pupils from the age of two and a half and several international sections. A broad choice of special subjects, languages and options allows all pupils to follow a personalised pathway in line with their individual plans and ambitions.
History
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Community
Community
The LFJM maintains an active school community with projects and events across the primary and secondary levels. Thematic projects cover topics such as sustainable development, artistic education, languages, humanities, sciences and sport. Reports, interviews and podcasts from classes and major high school events are published via Web TV and Web Radio. Actualités feature school-life news and events and opportunities for families to engage.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Two parent associations are present at the Lycée français Jean-Monnet: La FCPE and l'UPE, representing families and serving as interlocutors with the school management. Elections for family representatives are held in October each year, and parent representatives attend class councils to report back on atmosphere, discipline, homework, assessments and orientations. The school also lists an Alumni network (ALFBxl) with more than 3,000 members in 60 countries and ALFM Anciens des Lycées Français du Monde, plus the Lycée français Jean-Monnet Support Foundation which raises financial support from donors.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The Lycée Français Jean-Monnet follows the official French curriculum and prepares pupils for the DNB and Baccalauréat. Pupils can personalise their education by choosing from a large number of pathways and a broad range of special subjects and options. Language learning is a cornerstone, with six modern languages taught and early language instruction from age two and a half, including several international sections. Graduates go on to higher education at leading universities in France, Belgium and elsewhere.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Artistic education is included as a thematic teaching strand in the curriculum. The school emphasises “Enseignement artistique” within its themes across primary and secondary levels. The Information and Documentation Centre runs projects in arts and literature, including a Manga Club and a literature week, with guest speakers and events. The primary level includes theatre experiences as part of learning.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Language learning is a cornerstone of the LFJM, with modern language instruction from age two and a half. The school offers several international sections. The LFJM is part of the AEFE network, enabling exchanges and international projects. Six modern languages are taught.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Pupils participate in cultural, sports, artistic and philanthropic activities. Life at LFJM emphasises well-being and a positive school climate. Student life includes clubs and projects such as Manga Club and other literary initiatives through the Information and Documentation Centre.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
The school provides inclusive education with measures for pupils with special needs. Phllanthropic activities form part of the school's cultural and social programme. There are consultative bodies that involve families and students in decisions and reflections.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The University Guidance and Higher Education service supports pupils in building their personal and professional projects. The orientation service organises workshops and conferences and offers individual interviews for pupils and families. The school prepares pupils for official French examinations and higher education opportunities in France, Belgium and beyond.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Life and well-being at LFJM is a defined focus of the educational project. Well-being is supported through a positive school climate and dedicated initiatives. Sports and physical activity are part of the curriculum themes across levels.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
French is the language of instruction, with pupils following the official French curriculum and preparing for the DNB and Baccalauréat. Language instruction begins from age two-and-a-half, and LFJM offers three pathways: Classic, European, and International. English is taught to all students; from 6th grade, LVA is English, and LVB options include German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, or Dutch depending on the pathway. The school supports bilingual/bicultural education through its British and German International Sections and its European Section, with IGCSE offered in Seconde and BF International in Première/Terminale, including English-language content and DNL in English.
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The LFJM provides three language pathways: the Classic Section, the German International Section, and the British International Section. The International Section is a distinct group, and pupils enrolled there share history-geography and language & literature classes. Access to the International Section is by admission test.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English is mandatory for all pupils. From 6th grade, English can be taken as LVA, and if English is chosen for LVA, LVB can be German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, or Dutch depending on the pathway. At lycée level, sections include the European Section, the International Section, and the Classic Section, with English-language elements such as DNL in English and history-geography taught in English in the European/International tracks. The IGCSE is prepared in 2nde (and 3ème), and BF International is pursued in 1ère/Terminale with English-language components and DNL in English.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Learn about the program: The Lycée follows the official French curriculum and prepares pupils for the DNB and Baccalauréat, recognised worldwide. It is multilingual, with modern language instruction from age two and a half and several international sections. Pupils personalise their pathway through a broad choice of subjects, languages and options. 2. Registration and enrollment: Registration requests can be submitted online from January. The enrollment process is accessed through the Enrollment portal, and virtual visits are available for prospective families. 3. Open Day: An Open Day is scheduled (Saturday, 31 January 2026) to discover teaching methods, tools and projects and to meet teachers, students and associations active in the school. 4. 5. Non-French curriculum: LFJM welcomes children of all nationalities and provides main equivalences for each class; many foreign universities consider the last year of French high school equivalent to the first year of post-secondary education. 6. Class placement: The school publishes a birth-year to class mapping to help determine which class to enroll in. 7. Higher education: The French Baccalauréat enables pupils to go on to higher education anywhere in the world, and pupils can personalise pathways with language-focused subjects and options.
