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Lycée Français International d'Amman - High School

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees JOD 3,979 - 6,368
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 620
Type co-ed, day
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
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Lycée Français International d'Amman
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages High School
Introduction

Located in Amman, Lycée Français International d'Amman (LFIA) operates campuses: a primary campus at 13 Al-Iftikhar Street, Deir Ghbar, and a secondary campus on Al-Yadoodeh, Airport Road. The school provides uninterrupted education from nursery (TPS) to Terminale, with an age range of 2–18. It delivers the French national curriculum approved by the French Ministry of National Education, with teachers seconded from France or trained under AEFE-accredited programs. The campus emphasizes multilingual learning: French, Arabic, English, Spanish and German are taught by specialist teachers, and students may sit recognised exams such as Cambridge, IELTS, DELE and CIMA. The Jordanian Ministry of Education recognizes the school, and French baccalaureate is recognised as equivalent to the Jordanian Tawjihi. The school is AEFE-affiliated, enabling continuity of study in Jordan, France and AEFE countries. A digital workspace and training support teachers, students and parents. The school offers over thirty extracurricular activities, including sports and arts.

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This campus is part of Lycée Français International d'Amman

Al-Yaddeh, Airport road, Amman, Jordan

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The Essentials

Lycée Français International d'Amman - High School has 620 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French.

Location
LFIA operates on two campuses in Amman. The primary campus is at 13 Al-Iftikhar Street, Deir Ghbar, and the secondary campus is on Al-Yadoodeh, Airport Road. The Deir Ghbar site hosts Nursery and Elementary, while the Airport Road site houses Secondary. The two campuses serve different age groups within the same school system.

Stages
LFIA serves pupils from 2 to 18 years old (TPS to Terminale). It is organised into Nursery (early years), Elementary (primary), and Secondary (which comprises Middle School and High School).

Type
LFIA is a French international school operating under the AEFE network. It runs across two campuses in Amman and serves students from nursery through to high school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly disclosed. The school serves around 620–626 students in Amman (TPS to Terminale), reflecting an international community. It is part of the AEFE network, which spans 138 countries.

Additional learning support
LFIA provides inclusive education through a dedicated Ecole Inclusive service available across both sites. It supports students with Special Educational Needs (EBEP), including AESH and staff training, with an induction for new students and targeted French-language support (FFL).

Country affiliation
LFIA is affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and is recognised by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. It is part of the AEFE network of schools worldwide.

Religious affiliation
There is no stated religious affiliation; the school operates with humanist values (tolerance, equality, intellectual curiosity) as part of its approach.

School day structure
Nursery hours align with school hours of 8:00–13:48. Primary (Grade 1–3) runs 8:00–13:48, and Grade 4–5 runs 8:30–14:15. Secondary operates 8:30–15:20 or 16:20, depending on the timetable.

Bus service
The bus and shuttle services are optional and offered subject to availability within defined zones (Zone A and Zone B). Zone A covers routes to Deir Ghbar and to the High School; Zone B covers additional areas. Annual and one-way fares apply (e.g., Bus Zone A to Deir Ghbar: 771 JOD/year or 616 JOD one-way; Zone B to Deir Ghbar: 878 JOD/year or 702 JOD one-way; to High School: Zone A 771/616; Zone B 979/738; Shuttle Primary–High School 491/year or 247 one-way).
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Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International d'Amman - High School ranges from JOD 3,979 to JOD 6,368 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Initial registration (first-time enrolment): JOD 1,280.
- Re-enrolment invoice (to secure a place for the following year): JOD 200 (issued in the third quarter of the previous school year; deducted from the first-period invoice).

Tuition fees (annual) and term breakdown (40% / 30% / 30%)

Primary (maternelle/élémentaire)
- Standard rate: JOD 4,657 per year. Per-term breakdown: Term 1 (40%) JOD 1,862.80; Term 2 (30%) JOD 1,397.10; Term 3 (30%) JOD 1,397.10.
- Children of Jordanian nationality: JOD 4,319 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 1,727.60; Term 2 JOD 1,295.70; Term 3 JOD 1,295.70.
- Children of French nationality: JOD 3,979 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 1,591.60; Term 2 JOD 1,193.70; Term 3 JOD 1,193.70.

Middle School (collège)
- Standard rate: JOD 5,856 per year. Per-term breakdown: Term 1 JOD 2,342.40; Term 2 JOD 1,756.80; Term 3 JOD 1,756.80.
- Children of Jordanian nationality: JOD 5,415 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 2,166.00; Term 2 JOD 1,624.50; Term 3 JOD 1,624.50.
- Children of French nationality: JOD 4,951 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 1,980.40; Term 2 JOD 1,485.30; Term 3 JOD 1,485.30.

High School (lycée)
- Standard rate: JOD 7,532 per year. Per-term breakdown: Term 1 JOD 3,012.80; Term 2 JOD 2,259.60; Term 3 JOD 2,259.60.
- Children of Jordanian nationality: JOD 6,969 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 2,787.60; Term 2 JOD 2,090.70; Term 3 JOD 2,090.70.
- Children of French nationality: JOD 6,368 per year. Per-term: Term 1 JOD 2,547.20; Term 2 JOD 1,910.40; Term 3 JOD 1,910.40.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard instalment option (default if no choice made): three instalments per academic year on a 40% / 30% / 30% basis. The financial periods are: First period (40%) — September 1 to December 31; Second period (30%) — January 1 to March 31; Third period (30%) — April 1 to June 30.
- Option to pay the full year in a single annual payment.
- Option to pay monthly according to a predefined monthly schedule (Sept–Dec: 4 instalments; Jan–Mar: 3 instalments; Apr–Jun: 3 instalments). If monthly schedule is not respected, billing reverts to the 40/30/30 schedule.
- Late-payment process: reminders and warnings are issued; after successive warnings a 10% surcharge may be applied and persistent non-payment can lead to deregistration and legal collection.

Transportation / Bus fees (optional; charged per year or one-way as listed)

- Bus Zone A (home to Deir Ghbar): Annual return JOD 771; Annual one-way JOD 616.
- Bus Zone B (home to Deir Ghbar): Annual return JOD 878; Annual one-way JOD 702.
- Bus Zone A (home to High School): Annual return JOD 771; one-way JOD 616.
- Bus Zone B (home to High School): Annual return JOD 979; one-way JOD 738.
- Shuttle Primary → High School: Annual return JOD 491; one-way JOD 247.
- Minimum enrolment for the school bus is a full semester; transportation fees for each semester are due at the start of that semester. Transport fees are paid according to the same schedule chosen for tuition fees and are charged pro rata if the service is delivered only part of the time.

Other compulsory or commonly expected costs

- School insurance: compulsory, JOD 9 per year per child (covers accidents during school time, extracurricular activities and home–school travel).
- Textbooks and workbooks: Primary school books and workbooks must be paid by parents; secondary students bear the costs associated with purchase of school books and official exam registrations. Specific exam registration costs listed: DNB (grade 9) JOD 40; EAB (grade 11) JOD 100; Baccalauréat (grade 12) JOD 200.
- Extracurricular activities (AES) and school trips: charged in addition to tuition; trip fees are due on invoice and cancellation or replacement rules apply (50% cancellation fee if a replacement is found; 100% if no replacement, except for duly justified cases reviewed by the Parents' Association and the Administrative & Financial Director).
- Possible additional small costs: consumable school supplies not provided by the school (pens, rulers, notebooks, etc.), material fees for the media/library center and any costs related to CNED registration or external language tests. These are the responsibility of parents.

Discounts and scholarships

- Locally recruited school staff: substantial reductions (example: staff benefit from a 75% discount for the first two siblings on initial registration and tuition fees, with 50% for subsequent siblings) and specific conditions apply. Employees of certain French institutions may receive a 33% discount on tuition fees.
- Sibling discounts: 10% on the third child (registration and tuition only); 20% from the fourth child (registration and tuition only). These sibling discounts are subject to the terms in the financial regulations.
- French families may apply for AEFE school grants per AEFE rules; a merit-based scholarship for non-French students (grades 6–12) is also administered by the Parents' Association. Scholarship recipients remain responsible for any portion of fees not covered by the grant.

Refund and cancellation information

- The initial registration fee is non-refundable except in exceptional cases reviewed by the Parents' Association.
- For students who leave during a semester: any period started is due in full. Parents must notify the principal in writing and initiate deregistration on the Eduka platform at least 15 days before the deadline.
- Long-term absence (more than one month for medical reasons) may be eligible for a partial refund after review by the Parents' Association.
- In the event of force majeure and temporary school closure ordered by local authorities, tuition remains fully payable if distance education is provided; optional activity and transport fees are refundable pro rata depending on services actually provided.
- School trip cancellations: if a withdrawing student's family finds a replacement, the withdrawing family is charged 50% of cancellation fees; if no replacement is found, 100% is charged except for duly justified withdrawals reviewed by the Parents' Association and the Administrative & Financial Director.

Payment methods and related rules

- Accepted payment methods: credit card, bank transfer, or check to the school account. Credit-card processing fees are charged to families. Registration fees may be paid in EUR by bank transfer; the exchange rate applied is the embassy rate at time of payment.
- Payment choices (annual, 40/30/30, or monthly) are selected on the Eduka registration platform and apply to tuition, insurance, transport and AES invoices according to the chosen schedule. Priority of collection is given to outstanding tuition fees; enrolment in AES may be blocked if tuition is outstanding.

Notes on documentation and proof of payment

- A school certificate or transfer of school documents will be issued only when all amounts due have been cleared; proof of payment will reflect the amounts paid on the date of issuance. Final deregistration documents (exeat) are delivered only after the treasurer confirms that all fees have been paid.

(Information above is taken from the school's published tuition summary and the school's Financial Regulations and related pages.)
Academics

Lycée Français International d'Amman - High School teaches French Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the French national curriculum through AEFE, educating students from nursery to terminale, i.e., ages 2 to 18. It is AEFE-approved and recognized by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. The instruction is in French, with Arabic and English taught as additional languages, English starting in KG2, and a digital workspace supporting learning. Arabic, English, Spanish and German are taught by specialist teachers, and students can sit internationally recognized exams such as Cambridge (primary and lower secondary), IELTS (upper secondary), and DELE (Spanish) or CIMA (Arabic). Non-French-speaking students receive targeted support (FFL) with induction and intensive French courses; the French baccalaureate is internationally recognized and enables admission to Jordanian universities and study abroad.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: To register your children at LFiA, log in to the Eduka registration portal. A tutorial is available to help you log in. Registration is completed through the Eduka portal for submitting applications and receiving updates. Step 2: Review the tuition fees for the appropriate school level: Primary, Middle School, or High School. A registration fee of 1,280 JOD is due when the child first registers. Tuition and transportation fees can be paid on an optional annual or monthly basis; otherwise, payments are made per trimester with 40% from September to December, 30% from January to March, and 30% from April to June. Step 3: Bus and shuttle services are optional and offered within defined zones (Zone A and Zone B). The published rates cover transportation from home to the schools. Other expenses include compulsory school insurance (9 JOD per year per child) and, for secondary, costs associated with books and exam registrations; consult the Financial Regulations for details. The two campuses are Primary (Deir Ghbar) and High School (Airport Road).

Scholarships
The school offers fee assistance for French families in the form of school scholarships and Excellence-Major scholarships for the brightest foreign students wishing to pursue higher education in France.
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