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French Bilingual International School of Malta

Malta, Pembroke

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €3,835 - 12,800
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

LFBI Malta, the French Bilingual International School of Malta, operates at 35 Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke. It delivers the official French curriculum in a bilingual French-English pathway for ages 3 to 14, with Maltese language and culture integrated from kindergarten. The school follows AFLEC standards and aims to prepare students as globally aware citizens. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore Method, while science emphasizes hands-on investigation. In collège (2025-2026), courses are delivered via CNED in-school with weekly English within the Cambridge International framework preparing for IGCSE; a certified teacher guides daily learning. From 2026-2027, CNED will be replaced by the school's bilingual French program. The day runs from 8:00 to 14:30, with after-school activities in French and English until 16:30. The curriculum centers on bilingual competence across French, English, and Maltese, fostering global citizenship and cultural understanding. Facilities support age-appropriate learning spaces and daily languages exposure in a bilingual environment.

35 Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke, Malta

The Essentials

French Bilingual International School of Malta has instruction in French, English.

Location
Pembroke, Malta; 35 Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke

Stages
Nursery through CM2; 6ème to 3ème in lower secondary, with CNED distance-learning for 6ème–3ème. The school teaches in French and English.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated with AFLEC and delivering the French curriculum in Malta)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
LFBI Malta is governed by the Association Franco-Libanaise pour l'Éducation et la Culture (AFLEC-GEE) and is part of AFLEC's international network of French schools abroad. The school opened in 2025 as AFLEC's eighth campus. AFLEC-affiliated schools are homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and adhere to AEFE/MEAE guidelines. The three languages of instruction are French, English, and Maltese.
Fees

Annual tuition at French Bilingual International School of Malta ranges from EUR 3,835 to EUR 12,800 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees
- Application / processing fee: EUR 300 per application (non‑transferable, non‑refundable).
- One‑time first‑enrollment fee (droit de première inscription): EUR 3,000 per pupil, payable once at first admission; non‑transferable and non‑refundable. The first 40 pupils registered for the school's opening are exempt from this fee.
- Tuition deposit at registration: 10% of the annual tuition (counts toward the year's fees). This deposit is not refundable in the event of cancellation by the family except where the family does not come to / leaves Malta and provides official proof of enrolment elsewhere.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown)
Notes on instalment structure used below: the school requires payment in four instalments that together equal 100% of the annual tuition — 10% at registration, then three payments of 30% before the start of each term. Per‑term amounts below follow that schedule. All amounts are shown in EUR.

- Petite section (pre‑primary — age 3):
- Annual tuition: EUR 9,500.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 950; Term payments (30% each): EUR 2,850; EUR 2,850; EUR 2,850.

- Moyenne section / Grande section (pre‑primary ages 4–5):
- Annual tuition — amount not published in the school financial regulations for 2025–2026. (See note on missing year‑group values below.)

- CP (primary — age 6):
- Annual tuition: EUR 11,300.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 1,130; Term payments (30% each): EUR 3,390; EUR 3,390; EUR 3,390.

- CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2 (primary years 7–10 years old):
- Annual tuition — amounts not published in the school financial regulations for 2025–2026. (See note on missing year‑group values below.)

- Collège (junior secondary — CNED provision listed for start):
- 6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème (CNED arrangement for 2025–2026): Annual tuition: EUR 3,835 per year.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 383.50; Term payments (30% each): EUR 1,150.50; EUR 1,150.50; EUR 1,150.50. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child in the same family.

- Planned bilingual programme (6ème and 5ème) for 2026–2027 (where a specific amount is published):
- Annual tuition for the bilingual 6ème and 5ème when delivered by the school's own bilingual programme: EUR 12,800. Instalment structure follows the same 10%/30%/30%/30% schedule (deposit EUR 1,280; each term payment EUR 3,840).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment schedule: 10% of the annual tuition at registration; 30% before the start of the 1st term; 30% before the start of the 2nd term; 30% before the start of the 3rd term. Total equals 100% of the annual tuition.
- Any temporary absence does not entitle the family to a refund for missed days.
- If a family departs during the scholastic year and a written request is accepted, a refund may be considered on a monthly pro‑rata basis, with the rule that any month begun is due in full.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the school's financial regulations for this establishment; no boarding fees are published. Therefore no boarding charges apply under the published fee schedule.

Other costs and fees (not included in tuition)
- The tuition fees do not include: school catering (meals), transport, extra‑curricular activities, uniforms, official examination fees, school trips and similar optional services. These items are charged separately when applicable.

Discounts and special programmes
- Founding Families programme: a 30% reduction on tuition is offered to qualifying founding families (terms and conditions available from admissions).
- Referral programme: when an enrolled pupil sponsors another and both register, each of the two may receive a 20% reduction on tuition.
- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction in tuition is granted for the second child in the same family.

Refund details (summary)
- Application fee (EUR 300) is non‑refundable.
- One‑time first‑enrollment fee (EUR 3,000) is non‑refundable.
- The 10% tuition deposit is non‑refundable except where the family does not relocate to or leaves Malta and supplies official proof of enrolment in another country; otherwise the deposit is retained.
- Partial refunds for early departure may be considered on a monthly pro‑rata basis if a written request is approved; any month started is due in full. Temporary absences do not generate refunds.

Fee payment options and billing details
- Published billing instructions indicate administrative and tuition payments are to be made to the school's bank account. The named recipient for payments is: Elite School Management Malta Ltd, Northlink Business Center Level 2, NXR6345, Naxxar, Malta. Bank details published for administrative payments include: IBAN LT56 3250 0579 2753 2657, BIC REVOLT21 (Revolut Bank UAB). All published fee figures are denominated in EUR.

Brief note on available published figures
- The school's published financial regulations provide clear, full amounts for Petite section (EUR 9,500), CP (EUR 11,300) and the collège CNED provision (EUR 3,835). The document does not publish distinct annual amounts for some primary year groups (Moyenne section, Grande section, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) in the 2025–2026 fee table; the 6ème and 5ème bilingual programme fee for 2026–2027 is published as EUR 12,800. Where an annual amount is not published, the instalment structure described above still applies when the school issues that year group's tuition.
Academics

French Bilingual International School of Malta teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
LFBI Malta follows the official French curriculum with a bilingual French-English pathway. The school blends French and English educational philosophies to prepare students to become globally aware citizens. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore Method and science teaching is based on hands-on investigation. The language of instruction in the primary pathway is French and English, with Maltese language and culture introduced early. The school begins with a bilingual program starting in kindergarten, with a plan to expand to include higher levels and, eventually, the French International Baccalaureate (BFI, American section) for secondary students.

Higher Education Progression
Plans include adding secondary levels and offering the French International Baccalaureate (BFI, American section) for secondary students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places social and emotional learning at the heart of its program, ensuring a welcoming and respectful community where every voice is heard and valued. Students develop collaboration, empathy, and digital literacy as part of their holistic education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Nil

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Nil

Mental Wellbeing
Nil

Safeguarding
Nil
Parent Experience

History
The Franco-Lebanese Association for Education and Culture (AFLEC) was founded in 2000. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Francophonie in education and culture. LFBI-Malte is AFLEC's eighth high school and joins a dynamic network in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Tunisia; all are accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and share the motto 'Three Cultures, Three Languages'. The three languages taught at LFBI-Malte are French, English, and Maltese. LFBI-Malte opened its doors in September 2025.

Community
LFBI-Malte delivers a bilingual French–English curriculum with Maltese language and culture integrated into learning. The languages of instruction are French and English, with Maltese language and culture valued as part of living in Malta. The school day runs from 8:00 to 14:30, with students learning with a francophone teacher and an anglophone teacher each day. Daily after-school activities are offered in French and English until 16:30. The calendar follows the French rhythm but is adapted to Maltese holidays.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Spaces and equipment are designed for children according to their age and pedagogical objectives. The learning environment supports a bilingual program with French and English as the main languages of instruction. The program also values Maltese language and culture as part of the curriculum. The day includes bilingual instruction from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, and daily after-school activities in French and English until 4:30 pm.

Academic Facilities
The French national education program is implemented with a bilingual French-English approach. The primary program is taught equally in French and English, with Maltese language and culture integrated into learning. For collège in 2025-2026, courses are delivered via CNED in-school, with four hours per week of English within the Cambridge International framework preparing for IGCSE; a certified teacher is present daily to guide learning. The CNED modality will be progressively replaced by the school's bilingual French program from 2026-2027.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Every day the school offers after-school activities in French and English, continuing until 16:30.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The LFBI-Malte offers a French-English bilingual program and delivers the French national program in a bilingual environment. The mission is to promote bilingualism by combining the best of the French model with other educational systems, to give each student the conditions for concrete action in collaboration with others and with the community. Becoming bilingual means expressing in French and English, both orally and in writing, with precision and nuance, through early learning and authentic cultural immersion. The pedagogical approach centers on the student, encouraging intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, and students gain skills and knowledge connected to local and global contexts, becoming world citizens who navigate between cultures with respect and responsibility.

Arts & Creative
Every day the school offers after-school activities in French and English until 16:30. In the early years, world exploration is conducted mainly in English, as are artistic and physical activities, enriching bilingual learning. The environment promotes creativity through integrated language and cultural experiences, allowing students to express themselves creatively in both languages.

Cultural & Language
A linguistic and cultural pathway where French and English are the main languages of instruction. Language learning starts in kindergarten with progressive immersion, and Maltese language and culture are valued and integrated into learning. The approach helps students understand the values, beliefs and customs of other cultures and navigate between them, becoming world citizens.

Social & Hobbies
Every day the school provides after-school activities in French and English, extending to 16:30, enabling participation in social and recreational clubs in a bilingual setting. Social-emotional learning and well-being are integral to the program, with a welcoming, respectful community where learners feel safe and supported. The school upholds values such as academic excellence, diversity and inclusion, personal growth and global citizenship, which shape daily student life.

Community & Service
The LFBI-Malte is part of the AFLEC network, adhering to AFLEC's principles: conformity to French homologation criteria, alignment with MEAE directions, and adherence to AEFE objectives, with partnerships across local and international schools. It emphasizes responsibility and global citizenship and encourages students to become engaged, responsible citizens aware of global issues. Collaboration with families and the community underpins the educational approach.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The program integrates social and emotional learning and well-being as core elements; a caring, safe environment is emphasized and reinforced by a culture of respect. The school day runs from 8:00 to 14:30 with daily supervised after-school activities, extending to 16:30, promoting balance and student well-being. The curriculum fosters curiosity, collaboration and digital literacy to prepare students to navigate tomorrow's innovations.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the main languages of instruction. The program provides early exposure to both languages from maternelle with native teachers and immersion in both languages daily. The Maltese language and culture are valued and integrated into learning. In collège, CNED provides the core French program with four hours of English per week (Cambridge International for IGCSE), and CNED will be progressively replaced from 2026-2027 by a fully bilingual French-language program.

Bilingual Teaching
The LFBI Malte offers a French-English bilingual program. The mission promotes French-English bilingualism by combining the best of the French model with other educational approaches to give each student the conditions to learn and collaborate. Becoming bilingual means expressing oneself in French and English, both orally and in writing, with early language learning and authentic cultural immersion. The Maltese language and culture are integrated into learning.

Immersion Programs
From the start, French and English are the languages of instruction with balanced daily exposure. In maternelle, each language is taught by a native-speaking teacher, assisted by a language-specific assistant, to promote immersion in each language. Students are exposed to both languages daily, creating a bilingual environment.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply for registration. The school invites interested families to apply for registration. Applications are submitted through an online platform at app.ecole-futee.com. This step initiates the admissions process and provides initial information about the school. 2. Founding Families and Referral Programmes. Two programmes celebrate the opening of the school: Founding Families receive a 30% discount on tuition, and the Come with a Friend referral programme offers a 20% discount for both the referring family and the friend once registered. Terms and conditions are available upon request. 3. Requested documents. The following documents are requested for the application: student ID; parent/guardian ID; birth certificate of student (French or English); passport-size photograph of student; immunisation record; school certificate 2024-2025 (if applicable – stating the name of the student, year and class attended); and a School Transfer Certificate (Exeat) if applicable. 4. Levels opened in 2025-2026 and Tuition Fees. Levels opened in 2025-2026 range from Pre-KG to Grade 9, with bilingual FR + EN instruction. Tuition fees are listed per level and age as of December 31, 2025; a joining fee of 3000€ is payable upon first registration, with the first 40 students exempted. In 2025-2026, Grades 6-9 follow the French CNED program with an additional 4 hours of English; starting 2026-2027 Grades 6-7 will benefit from a fully bilingual program with a dedicated teaching team, with 12,800€ tuition for Grades 6-7. 5. Financial Rules. Applications are considered received after payment of the administrative fees (300€ per application) to the school's bank account. A joining fee of 3000€ is due upon first registration, with exemptions for the first 40 students as a gesture for the school's opening. The financial rules document provides further details and is available on the page.
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