French Curriculum International Schools in Russia

French-curriculum international schools in Russia are typically small networks or individual schools that follow the French national curriculum and many are linked to the French government’s overseas education system (AEFE), with provision ranging from maternelle through lycée and preparation for the French baccalauréat. Instruction is delivered primarily in French, while most schools also teach English and offer Russian-language classes or local-language integration; some partner schools run bilingual pathways recognised by French authorities. Fees vary by city and by a school’s status and services; for example the Lycée Alexandre-Dumas in Moscow published annual school fees in the region of €8,000 - €9,500 for the 2023 - 24 year and applies different rates or sibling discounts for some families. Admissions follow the local school calendar with the main intake for the academic year in September (schools typically hold admission committees or rounds and may accept mid-year entrants if places exist), so relocating families should check each school’s AEFE status, published admissions calendar and practical entry requirements well before their move.