Groupe Scolaire l'Ardoise

Ivory Coast, Abidjan

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees F CFA 995,000 - 2,450,000

Ages 1 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1985

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum French, International Baccalaureate

Taught languages English, Spanish, German

Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Groupe Scolaire L'Ardoise is a private bilingual school in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, founded in 1985 by Madame Yvonne Kei Boguinard. The school offers education from nursery through secondary level with a French curriculum enhanced by intensive English instruction.

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Stages

The school is structured into Crèche (Nursery), Maternelle (Kindergarten), Primaire (Primary), Collège (Middle School), and Lycée (Secondary/High School).

Type

Groupe Scolaire L'Ardoise is a private co-educational bilingual day school.

Country affiliation

The school follows the French curriculum and has partnerships with the French Ministry of Education and CNED Afrique.

Bus service

Transport services are available for students.

Fees

Application and admission fees

- Registration / application fee (Frais d'inscription): XOF 10,000 payable at registration.
- Entry / placement test (applies to new entrants from CP and for some secondary admissions): XOF 15,000 (payable at administration).

Tuition fees by year group (annual total and instalment schedule as listed)

- Programme bilingue (maternelle / primaire) — Crèche, TPS, PS, MS:
- Annual tuition (total): XOF 995,000.
- Instalment breakdown (amounts presented in the school's payment schedule in the order shown: amount due at inscription/réinscription; then the monthly instalments): XOF 100,000; XOF 200,000; XOF 130,000; XOF 130,000; XOF 120,000; XOF 120,000; XOF 100,000; XOF 95,000.

- Programme bilingue (maternelle → primaire) — Grande Section (GS) to CM2:
- Annual tuition (total): XOF 1,180,000.
- Instalment breakdown (in the same order as listed): XOF 100,000; XOF 200,000; XOF 160,000; XOF 160,000; XOF 160,000; XOF 150,000; XOF 150,000; XOF 100,000.

- Programme classique (maternelle / élémentaire) — Passerelle, PS, MS:
- Annual tuition (total): XOF 695,000.
- Instalment breakdown (as listed): XOF 75,000; XOF 125,000; XOF 100,000; XOF 90,000; XOF 85,000; XOF 80,000; XOF 70,000; XOF 70,000.

- Programme classique (élémentaire) — GS to CM2:
- Annual tuition (total): XOF 725,000.
- Instalment breakdown (as listed): XOF 75,000; XOF 125,000; XOF 100,000; XOF 90,000; XOF 90,000; XOF 85,000; XOF 80,000; XOF 80,000.

- Lycée International / Secondaire (annual totals and instalment sequences listed by class):
- 6ème / 5ème — Annual tuition (total): XOF 1,800,000. Instalment sequence (in the order shown): XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 150,000; XOF 150,000.
- 4ème / 3ème — Annual tuition (total): XOF 1,900,000. Instalment sequence (as listed): XOF 250,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 150,000; XOF 150,000.
- Seconde (CNED inclus) — Annual tuition (total): XOF 2,350,000. Instalment sequence (as listed): XOF 300,000; XOF 350,000; XOF 350,000; XOF 350,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 250,000; XOF 150,000.
- Première / Terminale (CNED inclus where indicated) — Annual tuition (total): XOF 2,450,000 (example shown for Première/Terminale). Instalment sequence (as listed): XOF 300,000; XOF 450,000; XOF 350,000; XOF 350,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 300,000; XOF 200,000; XOF 200,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing method: annual tuition is presented as an annual total and is payable in instalments according to the school's published payment schedule (payments include an initial amount at inscription/réinscription followed by the listed instalments). Payments must be made by the deadlines given in the school schedule.
- Payment deadline: payments must be made no later than the 5th day of the current month.
- Sibling discount: a reduction of 5% on tuition is applied when three children or more are enrolled (conditions apply; certain categories are excluded from the reduction).
- Installments, arrears and year liability: any amount paid is generally non‑refundable and non‑transferable; any school year once started is considered fully due. Ancillary fees and registration fees are non‑refundable. Parents must be up to date with accounts to re‑register a child.

Boarding / pension

- Boarding is not listed among the school's services; no boarding or boarding fees are specified. The school's additional services instead list transport, canteen, garderie and extracurricular activities.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Ancillary (fees payable at registration):
- Maternelle (kit and ancillary items): XOF 120,000.
- Elémentaire (CP to CM1): XOF 110,000.
- CM2 (when specified): XOF 115,000 (covers cards, uniform kit, BCD participation, booklets, exam rights where applicable).
- Garderie (daycare / after‑school care): Day: XOF 8,000; Week: XOF 25,000; Month: XOF 90,000.
- Transport (school bus):
- Registration fee for transport: XOF 10,000.
- Example route monthly fares shown (varies by number of trips): single journey monthly examples XOF 30,000–33,000; two‑trip options XOF 38,000–40,000 (specific route pricing depends on chosen service).
- Cantine (school meals):
- Registration fee for cantine: XOF 10,000.
- Monthly canteen options: XOF 35,000 per month (3 meals/week option shown); XOF 40,000 per month (4 meals/week); XOF 45,000 per month (5 meals/week).
- Extracurricular / paid clubs: football, natation, piano, kung‑fu, taekwondo, tennis, danse, guitare, échecs and other clubs — fees vary; the school lists these as paid activities with fees available at the school office/secretariat.
- Exam fees (secondary / lycée): fees for national and external exams are charged in addition to tuition (examples: Diplôme National du Brevet, Baccalauréat and anticipatory exam fees — specific amounts are itemised and payable by the deadlines shown).

Refund and cancellation policy (fee‑specific)

- General rule: amounts paid (tuition instalments, registration and ancillary fees) are neither refundable nor transferable to another child. Ancillary fees and registration fees are non‑refundable. Any school year once started is fully due. Parents must be in good standing with the accounting office to re‑register.

Fee payment options and banking details (methods accepted)

- Accepted methods: cash at the school accounting office; cheque payable to “L'ARDOISE”; WAVE mobile payments via the school's payment module (transaction fees may apply); bank transfer to the school's accounts. When a transfer or bank deposit is made, parents are asked to transmit payer name, pupil class and nature of fees to the phone number given by the school. Add applicable stamp/transaction charges where requested.
- Bank details (accounts quoted for payments in CFA / XOF): Bank of Africa (BOA) account and IBAN and SWIFT are provided for payments in XOF; a UBA account is also referenced for deposits — parents are asked to confirm and follow the school's instructions when making transfers. The school requests that transaction fees (example: WAVE) and any bank stamp fees be added to the deposited amount.

If you will enter these figures into an external database, use the annual totals and the explicit instalment sequences shown above as the school's published billing schedule for each programme and class.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the French curriculum with an intensive English bilingual programme implemented in 2016 at kindergarten and primary levels. Bilingual students receive 8 hours of English instruction per week. The programmes emphasise fundamental knowledge mastery and citizenship education.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a structured environment that supports students across ages, with a focus on routines, supervision, and social development in a bilingual setting.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

External information about specific SEN provisions is not provided on the site.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school operates a bilingual programme, with intensive English in the current bilingual track for the 2025-2026 year. English is taught as part of the bilingual curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing provisions are not described on the site.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies are not described on the site.

Admissions

The school uses an evaluation test to determine a student's level in French, Mathematics and English. Two evaluation sessions are held at the end of June and at the end of August. Final admission is granted after passing the test. The admission fee is 15,000 F CFA payable to the accounting department. Registration is only effective if the applications are complete. Documents to be filled out include the inquiry form, the medical form, the transportation form (if necessary), the canteen form (if necessary), the financial commitment form, and the internal regulations approval form. The school offers a bilingual program; English is taught intensively (8 hours per week) and students receive daily francophone and anglophone instruction. The bilingual program was introduced in 2016 in the kindergarten and primary levels. Uniforms are available for purchase at the reception; uniforms involve white polo shirts with vests and khaki pants for lower cycles, burgundy vests for some cycles, and a blue blouse with a burgundy vest for higher cycles, with badges required. Tuition by cycle is listed as: 6th and 5th total 1,800,000 F CFA; 4th and 3rd total 1,900,000 F CFA; 2nde (CNED included) total 2,350,000 F CFA; 1ère/Terminale (CNED included) total 2,450,000 F CFA. Payments are typically made at registration or re-registration with installments scheduled through the year.

FAQs

Where is Groupe Scolaire l'Ardoise located and what levels does it serve?

Groupe Scolaire l'Ardoise is a private bilingual school in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, located in Cocody Riviera III. The campus serves Crèche, Maternelle, Primaire and Secondaire (daycare through secondary) and has four study pathways, including an English IB option and both Ivorian and French programs.

What pathways and languages does the school offer, and how is English integrated?

The school offers four pathways: English IB (MYP candidate with DP authorization in progress), an English program (DP candidate), an Ivorian program, and a French program. English is integrated with intensive instruction (eight hours per week) across bilingual streams, with daily Francophone and Anglophone supervision; languages taught include French, English, Spanish and German.

Who is the head of school, and how is the school governed?

The head of school is Laurie Kei Boguinard. The school is privately owned by Groupe Scolaire L'Ardoise SARL, a private limited company registered in Côte d'Ivoire.

When was the school established and what is its historical focus?

Groupe Scolaire l'Ardoise was founded in 1985. It has grown from a small Riviera III campus to a bilingual school offering preschool through secondary education, with a strong emphasis on citizenship, autonomy and personal development.

Is boarding available at l'Ardoise?

Boarding is not listed as a service; the school focuses on day schooling with transport, canteen, garderie (after-school care) and extracurricular offerings.

What is the tuition range and how is it billed?

Tuition varies by program and cycle. For example, bilingual programs for maternelle/primaire start at 995,000 FCFA annually, rising to 1,180,000 FCFA for GS to CM2 in the primary cycle, and up to 2,450,000 FCFA for Première/Terminale in the secondary cycle. Billing is annual with an agreed installment schedule and payments due by the 5th of each month.

What is the admissions process and what documents are required?

Admissions involve an evaluation test in French, Mathematics and English, with two sessions held at the end of June and August. Final admission follows successful testing. A 15,000 FCFA admission fee applies, and complete applications must include forms such as inquiry, medical, transportation, cantine and financial commitments, plus internal regulations approval.

Is there a discount for families with multiple children?

Yes. A 5% discount on tuition is offered when three or more children from the same family are enrolled, subject to certain conditions and exclusions.

What other costs should families expect (fees beyond tuition)?

Beyond tuition, families may encounter ancillary fees at registration (kit, uniform components), transport registration and monthly/route fees, cantine registration and monthly meal charges (3–5 meals per week), garderie rates (daily/weekly/monthly), and fees for external exams in secondary. Details vary by cycle and service.

What payment methods are accepted and how are payments processed?

Payments can be made in cash at the accounting office, by cheque to 'L'ARDOISE', via WAVE mobile payments, or by bank transfer. When transferring, parents should include pupil class and fee purpose, and account for applicable bank/transaction fees. Regular deadlines apply, typically by the 5th day of the month.

What facilities does the school have to support learning and study?

Facilities include a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) library and information hub, a Marmothèque for younger readers, a BCD for primary/kindergarten, and a computer room for independent work. The canteen provides daily meal options for students.

Are there sports or arts facilities and programs on site?

Yes. Extracurricular offerings include football, swimming, taekwondo, kung‑fu, tennis, classical dance, piano, guitar and chess. Paid clubs include Arts Plastiques and Musique, with fees available at the school office.

What other campus facilities or resources support student life?

In addition to classrooms, the school emphasizes a bilingual environment with continuous language support, a well-equipped CDI library, Marmothèque, and a computer room to support research, reading and digital learning.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available beyond the classroom?

The school offers a wide range of activities: football, swimming, piano, kung‑fu, taekwondo, tennis, classical dance, guitar and chess. There are paid clubs such as Arts Plastiques and Musique, with tariffs available at the primary secretariat.

Are there leadership or service opportunities for students?

Specific leadership or service programs aren't described in the available information, but the school emphasizes citizenship and personal development as part of its curriculum and community culture.

How is student wellbeing supported in the bilingual setting?

The school provides a structured, supervised environment with routines and social development in a bilingual context, aiming to support learners across ages and language backgrounds.

What can you tell me about the school uniform?

Uniforms are mandatory. The top is white with the school macaron and the bottom is navy blue, with preschool wearing aprons. A uniform kit includes three outfits, one sports outfit and two aprons, and is included in extra fees.

What about meals and daily food options for students?

The school runs a cantine with meal plans of three, four or five meals per week. Monthly fees are 35,000 FCFA for 3 meals, 40,000 FCFA for 4 meals, and 45,000 FCFA for 5 meals.

How would you describe the school's governance and ownership?

The school is owned by Groupe Scolaire L'Ardoise SARL, a private limited company registered in Côte d'Ivoire, with its official address in Abidjan Cocody Riviera III and a capital of 10,000,000 FCFA.

What is the school's IB status or trajectory?

The English program is an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate, and the school is pursuing authorization for the Diploma Programme (DP). The MYP is delivered in English, and the school is moving toward full IB authorization.

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