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Lycee Francais de Koweit

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees KWD 1,976 - 3,618
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1171
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

LFK is a private, multicultural French school in Kuwait, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE-partner. The curriculum follows the French national program with a bilingual dimension culminating in the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). From maternelle to Terminale, language learning is integrated, with PARLE and EMILE supporting early language development; PARLE continues in collège, and lycée students may pursue the BFI and, from 2025, the English-language European Section. The school also offers language certifications—IELTS, DELE, DELF, and CIMA—to formalize proficiency. A trilingual pathway, the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA), leads to the BFI American track, with some English-language instruction in 2nde. The Section Européenne anglaise is planned to begin in fall 2025. Official pathways include Parcours Avenir, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours éducatif de santé, and Parcours citoyen. The campus serves maternelle through terminale and supports extensive after-school activities and eco-responsibility initiatives. The school welcomes families worldwide today.

Hamad Al-Mubarak St, Salmiya, Kuwait

The Essentials

Lycee Francais de Koweit has 1,171 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in French.

Location
The Lycée Français de Koweït is located in Salmiya, Kuwait, on Hamad Al-Mubarak Street. The postal address is PO BOX 9450, 22095 KUWAIT. It is a French international school affiliated with AEFE.

Stages
From Toute Petite Section (TPS) to Terminale.

Type
French international school; homologated by the French Ministry of Education; partner of AEFE.

Country affiliation
France; the school is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and is AEFE-partner.

Bus service
Bus service is provided as part of school transport.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A uniform in the colors of the school is worn. Students wear a polo or a T-shirt in school colors reflecting the school's identity. Uniforms are available from Unifit Uniforms and can be ordered online.

Food Options
Daily balanced meals are offered by the cantine. Menus are designed to balance pleasure, health and taste. Catering teams ensure product quality and hygiene.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée Français de Koweït is an AEFE partner and is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycee Francais de Koweit ranges from KWD 1,976 to KWD 3,618 for 2026/27.

Overview — academic year 2026/2027

- The school's published fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year is shown below in Kuwaiti dinars (KWD).

Application / registration fee

- Registration fee (per student): KWD 100. This registration fee is charged at the time of inscription.

Tuition and term instalments (per level)

- Maternelle (preschool):
- Instalment 1 (1 September): KWD 608.
- Instalment 2 (1 January): KWD 608.
- Instalment 3 (1 April): KWD 608.
- Subtotal (tuition only, annual): KWD 1,924.
- School textbooks / manuals: KWD 52.
- Total (tuition + manuals): KWD 1,976.

- Primaire (primary):
- Instalment 1 (1 September): KWD 958.
- Instalment 2 (1 January): KWD 958.
- Instalment 3 (1 April): KWD 957.
- Subtotal (tuition only, annual): KWD 2,973.
- School textbooks / manuals: KWD 80.
- Total (tuition + manuals): KWD 3,053.

- Secondary — 1st cycle (collège / lower secondary):
- Instalment 1 (1 September): KWD 1,046.
- Instalment 2 (1 January): KWD 1,046.
- Instalment 3 (1 April): KWD 1,046.
- Subtotal (tuition only, annual): KWD 3,238.
- School textbooks / manuals: KWD 87.
- Total (tuition + manuals): KWD 3,325.

- Secondary — 2nd cycle (lycée / upper secondary):
- Instalment 1 (1 September): KWD 1,141.
- Instalment 2 (1 January): KWD 1,141.
- Instalment 3 (1 April): KWD 1,141.
- Subtotal (tuition only, annual): KWD 3,523.
- School textbooks / manuals: KWD 95.
- Total (tuition + manuals): KWD 3,618.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment schedule: tuition is billed in three instalments due on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April. Parents must make payments on the dates indicated on the published fee table.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding is not provided as part of the published school structure; the school's published rules and daily timetable describe the institution as a day school with set daily hours. There is no boarding/internat fee line in the published fee schedule.

Other costs and fees

- Textbooks / manuals: charged separately as shown above for each level (amounts listed per level).

- Uniform: a common school polo or T‑shirt in the school colours is required; uniforms are supplied by the school's official supplier, Unifit Uniforms (ordering through the supplier). Specific uniform prices are set by the supplier.

- Canteen (school meals): a daily canteen service is provided and weekly menus are published; canteen charges are administered separately (menu information is published). Specific meal prices are not shown on the fee table.

- Transport (school bus): school bus places are optional and reserved for pupils who have paid transport fees; minimum bus enrolment is one full term. Transport is an additional, optional cost and is billed separately from tuition.

- Extracurricular / activities: extracurricular activities are organised and enrolled through the school's procedures; activity registrations carry their own fees which are managed independently of the tuition instalments.

Refund information

- The published 2026/2027 fee document and the school's internal regulations set instalment dates and amounts but do not include a detailed public statement of a refund policy within the fee table or the internal regulations. Refund conditions (for withdrawals, cancellations, or non-attendance) are not specified in the published fee table and should be confirmed with the school's administration.

Fee payment options and practical instructions

- Payments are processed through the school's parent/payment portal (Mon Portail LFK — pay.lfkoweit.net). The portal is the school's published payment access point. Specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) are not itemised on the public fee table; payment instrument options are managed through the payment portal and the school's administrative office. For administrative contact see the school contact information.
Academics

Lycee Francais de Koweit teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual curriculum culminating in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). A Section Européenne anglaise will begin in fall 2025. Language certifications are offered in IELTS (English), DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and CIMA (Arabic). Language instruction starts in kindergarten and continues through Terminale. From primary, PARLE and EMILE are used to support language learning; in collège, PARLE continues; in lycée, students can pursue the BFI and, from 2025, the English-language European Section. The curriculum includes official education pathways: Parcours Avenir (career guidance), Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours éducatif de santé, and Parcours citoyen.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français de Koweït is a private educational establishment founded in 1989 by Mme Mona Al Khaled, the first Kuwaiti woman to obtain a French university degree (maîtrise de lettres from the University of Caen). The administrative management of the establishment is carried out by the Al Fusool company. The school's status evolved with the AEFE partnership signed on March 29, 2010, which took effect on September 1, 2010, replacing a prior agreement signed in April 2002. The partnership guarantees adherence to the principles of French education, including curricula, examinations, and teacher recruitment. Governance rests on a balanced relationship among the various actors and owners-managers; in line with homologation criteria, the head of the school is a proviseur appointed by the French National Education system. The Lycée Français de Koweït is a multicultural French school that gathers a large number of nationalities. It is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is a partner of AEFE. Its objectives include multilingual, multicultural, and multidisciplinary education, culminating in the Baccalauréat as the end-of-secondary-diploma and first degree, which opens doors to universities worldwide, with a pedagogy focused on high-level studies within a cooperative community.

Community
Throughout the year the school is shaped by numerous events and activities that enrich students' journeys, including artistic exhibitions, theatre, dance, music, and performances, often in partnership with the Institut Français in Kuwait. The school hosts sports tournaments, engages in AEFE programs such as Ambassadeurs/Ambassadrices en herbe, Francophonie Week (Dis-moi dix mots; the Dictation for Francophonie), Mathematics and Science Olympiads, and Model United Nations, and participates in AEFE network activities like the Palmes. It promotes competitions that celebrate eloquence and academic excellence, and runs cultural-literacy events such as Chut, je lis... and Language Week. The school also leads solidarity and citizenship actions, observing Children's Rights Day, and pursues AEFE3D labeling with sustainability initiatives spanning from early years to lycée. End-of-year celebrations and graduation ceremonies for the Terminale class are part of the community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent representatives at the Lycée Français de Koweït play an essential role in school life. On the Conseil d'Établissement, parent representatives participate in decisions about the internal regulations, the school project, and educational and cultural actions. The elected representatives on the Conseil d'Établissement are Nadège Koleilat, Marie Aldekhail, Frida Wehbé, Marie-Pierre Beliveau, and Pamela El Azzi. On the Conseil d'École, parent representatives organize and monitor the pedagogical and educational activities of the primary level. Elected members on the Conseil d'École are AMMACH Pamela, EL KAZZI Nada, EL BATROUNI Chantal, BELIVEAU Marie-Pierre, MAMO Stéphanie, RADWAN Shahenda, and KELLY Chaineze.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français de Koweït is a multilingual French school serving students from maternelle through terminale. The Maternelle comprises 11 pre-elementary classes; PS, MS and GS each have their own playgrounds, and two indoor spaces are dedicated to motor development. The school is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and is AEFE‑partnered, ensuring alignment with the French national curriculum. The canteen provides balanced, varied meals prepared with attention to nutrition and hygiene. Preschool hours run from 7:30 to 12:30, and elementary hours run from 7:30 to 14:00.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Lycée Français de Koweït offers a broad range of extracurricular activities for all levels from preschool to terminale, with registration managed by the administration and activity slots opening in early autumn. For the maternelle, activities include culinary, memory games, language development, arts, karate, choir, dance, movement courses, science exploration, and football. For the elementary level, offerings include language activities, futsal, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, calligraphy, theatre, and chess. For the collège and lycée, options include language albums, Arabic and Spanish study, English extension, volleyball, yoga, DELE exams preparation, and theatre. Enrollments are subject to places available and require online submission.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
LFK offers official educational pathways that run from the early years through the end of secondary school. The Parcours Avenir helps students from 6e to Terminale plan their futures and explore the economic and professional world. The Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle aims to give equal access to the arts by developing a personal cultural literacy. The school also provides language certifications in IELTS, DELE, DELF, and CIMA to validate language skills and support academic and professional opportunities. Language teaching begins in the earliest grades and continues through Terminale, with BFI and the English-language Section Européenne slated to begin in 2025-2026.

Arts & Creative
LFK offers a wide range of arts and cultural activities as part of after-school programming. Students can participate in choir, theatre (Arab theatre and other productions), and dance (folkloric and modern styles). Visual arts are supported through painting and related arts activities, while language-centered arts include Chanson française and Arabic calligraphy; theatre performances are staged in Arabic. These activities run across maternelle to lycée, providing broad avenues for artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
LFK hosts the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA), a trilingual pathway leading to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) American track. In 2nde SIA, history and geography are taught partly in English (2 hours), with additional instruction in English language and American literature alongside the standard English LV. Admission to SIA targets 3ème students moving to 2nde SIA, with a focus on strong English skills and autonomy. The SIA track provides access to high-level outcomes and international higher education opportunities, including Cambridge language certifications. The school also offers the Section Européenne anglaise, an English-language European Section planned to begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

Social & Hobbies
LFK offers diverse after-school activities for all students from early years to Terminale. Activities include language development options such as DELF, IELTS, and DELE, along with cultural and artistic offerings and games like Chess. Physical activities feature Futsal, Basketball (girls and boys), Badminton, Football, Boxing, and Karate, while Yoga and Zumba support wellness. Additional options include Choir, Arabic theatre, and other performing arts, creating a broad set of social and hobby opportunities.

Community & Service
The school is committed to eco-responsibility and aims for the EFE3D label. Eco-délégués guide actions such as beach cleanups, recycling, and environmental awareness through exhibitions and related initiatives. Students also share outcomes and progress through the school's media channels to inspire the broader community.

Leadership & Professional
LFK supports student leadership and career development through official pathways like Parcours Avenir, guiding students from 6e to Terminale in orientation and exposure to the business and professional world. Students also develop leadership and communication skills through clubs such as Le Club Presse, a journalism and communications club that covers school events and publishes interviews and reports on social media.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LFK provides a broad range of sports and wellness activities, including Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, Football, Boxing, Karate, Calligraphy Arabe, Yoga, and Zumba. The after-school program also supports physical and mental well-being through dance, theatre, and other movement-based activities. These offerings promote active lifestyles across all grades.
Languages

Language Provision
The Lycée Français de Koweït is a multicultural French school that brings together students from many nationalities. The institution is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is a partner of AEFE. A school of success for your child from kindergarten to the baccalaureate.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Enrollment period runs from February through June for the next school year.

Step 2: Complete the online enrollment form. The form comprises four sections: student information, parent information, enrollment terms, and attachments.

Step 3: The dossier is reviewed for current or planned residence in Kuwait, prior schooling in the French system, and whether a sibling is already enrolled at LFK.

Step 4: Children from non-recognized establishments must pass an admission test to determine language aptitude.

Step 5: Admission is validated when the dossier is complete, enrollment fees are paid, and the financial regulations are accepted. Admissions are processed by order of arrival and according to available places; mid-year admission is possible for students from homologated establishments if places remain.

Waitlist
Admissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and according to available places.
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