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Lycee Francais International Jacques Prevert d'Accra

Ghana, Accra

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 620
Type Co-educational
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

LFIA is a French international school in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, with bilingual instruction in French and English. It follows the French framework for Primary and Secondary, offering the Baccalaureate and Brevet/DNB, and it prepares students for language certifications in French, English (IGCSE) and Spanish (DELE). From kindergarten to CM2, about 30% of weekly teaching is in English, including 3 hours of language proficiency and 4.5 hours of CLIL across subjects. The British Council enables CM2 students to take the APTIS English test, and English extracurricular activities are available. LFIA emphasizes progression to top French and international schools and universities. The campus at 6 Bathur Street East Legon features a library (BCD) with about 12,000 works, a restaurant in partnership with Paloma Hotel, and spaces for gym, football, golf and basketball. LFIA offers over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership, including Ballet, MindBots AI and Board Game Café. In 2024, Baccalaureate was 100% and DNB 97%.

6 Bathur St, Accra, Ghana

The Essentials

Lycee Francais International Jacques Prevert d'Accra has 620 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
LFIA is located at 6 Bathur Street East Legon, Accra, Ghana. The postal address is PO BOX 1813 Cantonments, Accra. The school sits in the East Legon area near Cantonments.

Stages
Maternelle (nursery) through elementary (PS–CM2) and secondary (collège and lycée) are offered. The nursery enrolls children from age 3; the elementary covers ages 6–11; the secondary includes junior high (collège) and senior high (lycée).

Type
The school is a French international school with bilingual instruction in French and English.

Additional learning support
Personalized support, homework assistance, and language support are provided.

Country affiliation
Ghana. The school is located in Accra, Ghana.

School day structure
Primary class times are 8:00am–11:30am and 1:00pm–2:30pm; Wednesday hours are 8:00am–12:00pm; Break time is 11:30am–1:00pm; Extracurricular activities run 2:30pm–4:30pm. Secondary class times are 8:00am–5:40pm on most days and 8:00am–12:15pm on Wednesdays; Lunch is 12:15pm–1:25pm; Breaks are 9:55am–10:20am and 3:25pm–3:40pm.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school catering service is organized in the catering area by Paloma Hotel.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an establishment managed by parents, bound by an agreement with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Fees
Registration & application fees

- FIRST registration fee (new pupil): EUR 3,500 per child — non‑refundable.
- Re‑registration fee (following prior de‑registration): EUR 2,100 per child — non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (annual and per term) — 2025/2026 academic year

Notes on presentation below: the school publishes two fee columns (Corporate and Family). Annual tuition amounts are shown; the school requires payment in two instalments (see Billing schedule). Per‑term amounts are half the annual figure.

- Kindergarten (KG1–KG3)
- Corporate: Annual — FR: EUR 6,190; GH: EUR 6,740; Others: EUR 7,240. Per term — FR: EUR 3,095; GH: EUR 3,370; Others: EUR 3,620.
- Family: Annual — FR: EUR 5,820; GH: EUR 6,340; Others: EUR 6,800. Per term — FR: EUR 2,910; GH: EUR 3,170; Others: EUR 3,400.

- Primary (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2)
- Corporate: CP Annual — FR: EUR 6,070; GH: EUR 6,620; Others: EUR 7,120. Per term — FR: EUR 3,035; GH: EUR 3,310; Others: EUR 3,560. CE1 Annual — FR: EUR 6,080; GH: EUR 6,630; Others: EUR 7,130. CE2 Annual — FR: EUR 6,130; GH: EUR 6,680; Others: EUR 7,180. CM1 Annual — FR: EUR 6,110; GH: EUR 6,660; Others: EUR 7,160. CM2 Annual — FR: EUR 6,120; GH: EUR 6,670; Others: EUR 7,170. Per‑term amounts for each class are half the listed annual fee.
- Family: CP Annual — FR: EUR 5,700; GH: EUR 6,220; Others: EUR 6,680. Per term — FR: EUR 2,850; GH: EUR 3,110; Others: EUR 3,340. CE1 Annual — FR: EUR 5,700; GH: EUR 6,220; Others: EUR 6,680. CE2 Annual — FR: EUR 5,760; GH: EUR 6,280; Others: EUR 6,740. CM1 Annual — FR: EUR 5,730; GH: EUR 6,250; Others: EUR 6,710. CM2 Annual — FR: EUR 5,740; GH: EUR 6,260; Others: EUR 6,720. Per‑term amounts for each class are half the listed annual fee.

- Collège (6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème)
- Corporate annual: 6ème — FR: EUR 7,250; GH: EUR 8,250; Others: EUR 8,820. 5ème — FR: EUR 7,330; GH: EUR 8,330; Others: EUR 8,910. 4ème — FR: EUR 7,310; GH: EUR 8,310; Others: EUR 8,890. 3ème — FR: EUR 7,340; GH: EUR 8,340; Others: EUR 8,910. Per term = annual ÷ 2.
- Family annual: 6ème — FR: EUR 6,800; GH: EUR 7,750; Others: EUR 8,280. 5ème — FR: EUR 6,880; GH: EUR 7,830; Others: EUR 8,360. 4ème — FR: EUR 6,860; GH: EUR 7,810; Others: EUR 8,340. 3ème — FR: EUR 6,890; GH: EUR 7,840; Others: EUR 8,370. Per term = annual ÷ 2.

- Lycée (2nde, 1ère, Terminale)
- Corporate annual: 2nde — FR: EUR 9,570; GH: EUR 11,000; Others: EUR 11,970. 1ère — FR: EUR 9,780; GH: EUR 11,200; Others: EUR 12,180. Terminale — FR: EUR 9,760; GH: EUR 11,190; Others: EUR 12,160. Per term = annual ÷ 2.
- Family annual: 2nde — FR: EUR 8,970; GH: EUR 10,320; Others: EUR 11,220. 1ère — FR: EUR 9,180; GH: EUR 10,530; Others: EUR 11,430. Terminale — FR: EUR 9,160; GH: EUR 10,510; Others: EUR 11,410. Per term = annual ÷ 2.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoices are issued twice per year (September and January). Payment is due within one month of invoice issue. 50% of annual tuition is due at the start of the school year (September) covering 1 Sep–31 Jan; 50% is due in January covering 1 Feb–end of courses. Any semester started is due in full.
- An advance of EUR 500 on first‑semester fees is required (due in May); this advance is non‑refundable after 30 June and non‑transferable; failure to pay the advance can result in cancellation of the student's registration. A 5% penalty applies for late payment.
- A 2% reduction on the billed amount is applied if the family pays the entire annual tuition at the first payment and before the invoice due date.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable: the school does not operate a boarding (internat) service; no boarding fees are published.

Other compulsory or typical additional costs

- Mandatory school insurance (civil liability): EUR 39 per pupil (annual).
- Examination and certification fees (payable during the school year): Tests of entry EUR 50; Diplôme National du Brevet EUR 50; Baccalauréat général (1ère) EUR 137; Baccalauréat général (Terminale) EUR 183. Optional certification fees: IGCSE (Cambridge) approx. EUR 226; DELF junior approx. EUR 55–75.
- Textbooks and manuals: school rents manuals for primary/secondary; rental and pocket‑book purchase fees vary by class (examples): CP–CM2 rental/pocket book totals in the range of EUR 24–206 depending on level; specific amounts by year are published by the school. Stationery/supplies package (examples): Maternelle EUR 172; CP EUR 102; CE1 EUR 123; CE2 EUR 168; CM1 EUR 118; CM2 EUR 107; Primary overall EUR 97; Collège EUR 65; Lycée EUR 60. Charges for class projects, trips and optional activities are charged separately and are payable by families.
- School trips and pedagogical projects: optional trips and project costs are billed to families; participation fees must be paid by the announced deadline and unpaid accounts may exclude the pupil from participation.

Refunds and departures

- Registration fees (first registration and re‑registration) are non‑refundable in the event of cancellation. The EUR 500 advance on first‑semester fees is non‑refundable after 30 June and is not transferable. Any semester already started is due in full; departures during a semester do not give entitlement to a refund of amounts already paid for that semester. Reimbursement in the case of an awarded French scholarship (AEFE) is handled according to the scholarship percentage awarded.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment rules

- Accepted methods: bank transfer or bank deposit to the school's Ghana bank accounts; bank transfer to the French IBAN (Banque CIC Banque Transatlantique) is also provided; cheques are accepted only from Ghanaian or French banks made payable to “Lycée Français d'Accra”. Cash payments are not accepted. Proof of payment should be sent to the school's accounting contacts; a receipt is provided. Payments may be made in Euro or Ghana Cedi. Payments in Ghana Cedi are converted at the rate communicated by the accounting service at time of payment; US dollars are not accepted. Bank charges levied by sending banks are the payer's responsibility. A bounced cheque triggers a 5% penalty and the school may require alternative payment methods.

Late payment and non‑payment consequences

- After two written reminders, unpaid families may have the pupil excluded from classes; continued non‑payment can lead to non‑acceptance for the following school year. The school may propose an instalment plan in cases of genuine difficulty but it must be requested promptly and approved by the finance officer. Penalties apply for late payments.
Academics

Lycee Francais International Jacques Prevert d'Accra teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
LFIA follows the French education framework for Primary and Secondary education and offers examinations in French education (Baccalaureate and Brevet/DNB). The school prepares students for language certifications in French, English (IGCSE) and Spanish (DELE). From kindergarten through primary, about 30% of weekly teaching is delivered in English, including 3 hours of English language proficiency (literature, spelling, grammar, conjugation, written and oral expression) and 4.5 hours of CLIL (content and language integrated learning) across various subjects. The British Council collaborates to enable CM2 students to take the APTIS test, and extracurricular activities in English are available. The school emphasizes pursuing studies in top French and international schools and universities.

Exam Results
LFIA publishes 2025 results for BAC, DNB and APTIS, with multiple performance indicators such as pass rates, honors and grade distributions. BAC results show a 50% success rate with honors and high marks (Very Good and Good) across graduates; DNB shows 100% success with honors and high marks, and APTIS results are reported as well. CEFR-level attainment is noted, with 100% of students reaching A1 at CM2, A2 by the end of the third year, and reaching B1 and B2 levels.

Higher Education Progression
LFIA aims for students to pursue studies in top French and international schools and universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing and mental health are addressed within LFIA's Living Together and Belonging to a Community framework. The school promotes the values of respect and solidarity and encourages actions to strengthen LFIA's identity among all members of the school community. Wellbeing and mental health are supported by helping children learn to express their emotions. Staff receive training in psychosocial skills, relaxation techniques, and stress management. The plan also promotes a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, rest-friendly timetables, and education on sleep and nutrition. A school psychologist and infirmary conduct check-ups, and there are stress and wellbeing surveys to monitor student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LFIA implements a Dispositif d'Inclusion Linguistique (DIL) to support allophone pupils. The DIL provides a bridging scheme and presents language pathways from nursery through secondary school. It aims to diversify language provision and improve communication with parents, including a welcome booklet for families and enhanced reception for newcomers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From kindergarten to CM2, English represents 30% of weekly teaching. Three hours per week are dedicated to English language proficiency: literature, spelling, grammar, conjugation, and written and oral expression. Four hours and thirty minutes per week are devoted to CLIL (Teaching of a Subject Integrated into a Foreign Language): arts, sport, sciences, geography and some mathematics. The British Council is partnered to enable CM2 students to take the APTIS test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary and skills such as speaking, writing, reading and listening according to CEFR levels. The school also offers extracurricular activities in English, including sports, arts or cultural activities.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing and mental health are addressed through LFIA's focus on living together and belonging to a community, including helping children learn to express their emotions. The plan supports staff training in psychosocial skills, relaxation and stress management, and promotes healthy lifestyles with sport, appropriate timetables and lifestyle education. A school psychologist and infirmary check-ups are provided, with stress/wellbeing surveys and participation in wellbeing training to monitor and improve student mental health.

Safeguarding
LFIA promotes respect and solidarity and aims to strengthen LFIA's identity among all members of the school community, with a clear school code of conduct and harmonised rules of life. The school emphasizes student governance, responsibility and community service as part of safeguarding. A security coordinate role exists to manage safety incidents and enforce safety protocols, ensuring crisis response procedures are in place.
Parent Experience

History
LFIA was created in 1963 by the Association des Parents d'Elèves to educate children of French nationals at the French Embassy. It moved in 1975 to premises rented from Roman Ridge and grew from around 100 students to more than 270. In September 2000 the school moved to the East Legon premises it currently owns and took the name Ecole Française Jacques Prévert. In September 2014 it became Lycée Français Jacques Prévert d'Accra, and by September 2018 it had more than 600 students. In September 2020 the school welcomed 650 students from over 30 nationalities; since January 2021 it has been renamed Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d'Accra.

Community
LFIA hosts community events such as ZAC Games (17–21 March 2025); the 21 March 2025 morning session described as electrifying. The school observed the International Day of French Language Teachers on November 21, 2024. A donation drive culminated in donations presented to Coffee Beans NGO on December 20, 2023, supporting the collection of second-hand toys and hygiene products. The Family Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, June 3, 2023 marked the beginning of the school's 60th year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
All parents of pupils in the primary, middle and high school constitute the Lycée Français Jacques Prévert d'Accra PTA. The PTA is a legal requirement under Ghanaian law. All assets of the institution are owned by the PTA and it operates through a Management Board with the head teacher and persons in charge of the institution's finances and materials. General meetings occur at least twice a year, in November and June; the November meeting adopts the budget and investment policy guidelines and appoints new board members, while the June meeting closes the calendar year. The Management Board consists of 10 elected parent members, a staff representative, the Principal, a Cooperation Adviser and a Counsel, who elect a chairman, a vice-president, a treasurer, a deputy treasurer and a secretary. The PTA's work supports expansion and the use of modern equipment and it enforces careful management including regulation of school fee increases.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at 6 Bathur Street East Legon, Accra. The campus features a central library (BCD) for the primary school with about 12,000 works in French and English, plus a reading corner and a workspace for projects. A teacher-librarian leads reading activities and students from CM1 use library management software to borrow books; the BCD hosts exhibitions and collaborations with teachers and the life of the school. The school restaurant is operated in partnership with Paloma Hotel and serves meals to students. The campus includes spaces for gym, football, golf, and basketball, as well as quiet indoor and outdoor areas and a garden; there is no large gym or swimming pool.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a gym area, a football area, a golf area, and a basketball area. There is no large gym or swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
The BCD is the central library in the primary school. It has a book fund of almost 12,000 works in French and English, including documentaries, novels, comics, and poetry, with a reading corner and a table for individual or group work. A teacher-librarian leads reading-related activities and uses computer equipment to support writing; from CM1 onward, students learn to use the library management software to borrow books. The BCD hosts projects and exhibitions and subscribes to journals and magazines to keep students informed.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership are offered. New activities this term include LESD Ballet with an RAD-based syllabus taught by Lauretta Evans-Anfom, MindBots AI, Board Game Café, Little Chefs Cooking Club, Piggy Bank Pals, Table Tennis, Rollerblading, and Acro Dance. The program emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
LFIA offers a bilingual French education with English integrated into the weekly program; 30% of weekly teaching is in English from kindergarten to CM2, and CLIL covers arts, sciences, geography and some mathematics. English language proficiency is supported with external testing (APTIS) through the British Council, and there are extracurricular activities in English across sports, arts and culture. The school prepares students for English IGCSE and Spanish DELE language certifications. In 2024, LFIA reported a 100% Baccalaureate success rate and a 97% DNB success rate.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include Ballet (LESD Ballet with a RAD-based syllabus), MindBots AI, Board Game Café, Little Chefs Cooking Club, Piggy Bank Pals, Table Tennis, Rollerblading, and Acro Dance. LFIA offers over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership.

Cultural & Language
French education abroad is based on plurilingual and pluricultural education. From kindergarten to CM2, 30% of weekly teaching is in English, with CLIL covering arts, sciences, geography and some mathematics. The British Council collaborates to enable CM2 students to take the APTIS English test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary and communication skills; LFIA also offers extracurricular activities in English. LFIA hosts cultural events such as Ghana Day and the Francophonie Parade, reflecting its multicultural orientation.

Social & Hobbies
LFIA provides a wide range of social and hobby activities through its extensive after-school program, including school carnivals and organized events such as ZAC Games and Ghana Day. The LFIA Stories section highlights ongoing community and school-life activities that bring students together around projects and celebrations. The after-school program includes social and collaborative activities that foster teamwork and cultural exchange.

Community & Service
LFIA conducts community service activities, such as donation drives to Coffee Beans, an NGO supporting children at risk of inequality in Ghana. These initiatives involve students and parents working together to support local communities and charitable causes.

Leadership & Professional
LFIA has a governance structure that includes a Board of Directors (with a President and Treasurer), a School Council, a Primary School Council and a Secondary School Council, with representation from both parents and staff. This structure supports leadership and procedural oversight across school life and development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LFIA offers more than 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership, including Ballet, robotics and board games to promote fitness, teamwork and well-being. The School Restaurant provides daily meals as part of student welfare, and the BCD library supports reading for relaxation and learning, contributing to a balanced school-life experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include French and English, with the English PARLE pathway and a British International Section available from CP to terminale. The school prepares students for English (IGCSE) and Spanish (DELE) language certifications. French-language programs follow the French education system.

Bilingual Teaching
The nursery school enrolls children from age 3 and uses French and English in its instruction. The elementary school teaches in French and English, with English integrated across cycles 2 and 3 through the PARLE pathway. The British International Section is open from CP to terminale.

Immersion Programs
From kindergarten to CM2, English accounts for 30% of weekly teaching, including 3 hours of English language proficiency and 4h30 of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). The British Council collaborates to enable the APTIS English test for CM2 students, and extracurricular activities in English are available.
Admissions

Admissions
Pre-registration for the 2025–2026 academic year is open. Step 1: To register a new student, complete a pre-registration form. For families with children already enrolled at LFIA, use the pre-registration form tutorial for existing families; for new families, create an account and start the pre-registration process. Step 2: For primary school applications, arrange an appointment with the headmistress and assemble the administrative file; for secondary school applications, assemble the administrative file. Step 3: Applications are reviewed and replies are sent 2 to 6 weeks after receipt of administrative documents, subject to space availability and administrative confirmation. From CP onward, a placement test is organized for students who have not previously attended a French school or who do not belong to the AEFE network; non-French-speaking pupils have placement tests in their mother tongue. The first registration fee must be paid before entry. All non-Ghanaian children aged 6 and over must present a non-citizen identity card at registration.

Scholarships
2025–2026 Announcement from the French Embassy in Ghana: The second campaign for submitting scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 school year is open until September 25, 2025. Files must be submitted complete to the consular section of the French Embassy. Updated documents for any application are available below or at the Scholarships 2025-2026 page; the consular section remains available for further information. Contact details: The French Embassy in Accra consular section is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 0302 21 45 50 or email consulat.accra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr.
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