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European French School of Podgorica

Montenegro, Podgorica

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €4,000 - 6,100
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

EFEP is a private international school in Podgorica serving learners aged 2 to 18. Founded in 2018, it holds dual recognition: a Montenegrin license and approval from the French Ministry of Education, and it is AEFE-affiliated for nursery and primary education since 2023. The school delivers a three-language curriculum in French, English and Montenegrin from kindergarten onward, with language teachers supporting multilingual instruction. A bridging course for non-French speakers (FLSco) is available, and Delf junior and Cambridge certifications are offered. The curriculum includes two weekly English and Montenegrin hours in primary, Montenegrin history in CM1, and increased English in collège, with a fifth language (Italian) introduced in grade 5. The campus comprises eight classes with cohorts capped at 20 students and a 26-hour weekly program aligned to the French Ministry of Education, preparing students for the Brevet and Baccalaureate. EFEP pursues Eco-School status and joined CleanUp Montenegro in 2024, reflecting sustainability.

22 Iva Andrića, 81 000 Podgorica, Montenegro

The Essentials

European French School of Podgorica has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.

Location
EFEP is located in Podgorica, Montenegro, housed in two buildings in the Zagorič residential area near Gorica Park. The main building is at 22 Iva Andrića, Podgorica, welcoming students from CP to Terminale; Primary classes are on the ground floor, and middle/high school plus administration are on the first floor; the second floor houses the canteen and language room. The kindergarten operates in a separate villa about 100 metres away at 29 Dragana Durovića Street, with a ground-floor classroom and a nap room on the first floor.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, College, High School

Type
Private international school; multilingual; independent; AEFE partner; licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and approved by the French Ministry of Education.

Pupil Nationality Mix
All nationalities represented; around 80% of students do not have French as their mother tongue.

Additional learning support
Personalized support for students; adaptation for non-French-speaking students from 6 to 11 years old; inclusion and anti-harassment commitments.

Country affiliation
France and Montenegro

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are served in the canteen during the midday break, which also includes a recreation period. Meals can be reserved for a semester or brought by the child and heated on site if needed. The cantine registration covers a morning snack on arrival, a mid-morning snack, and the lunch—consisting of a hot dish, vegetables, and a dessert; the price depends on the supplier.

Governance and Ownership
EFEP is a private, independent multilingual international school founded in 2018 at the initiative of the French Embassy in Montenegro. It is the only school in Montenegro with double state recognition. It is licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education, homologated by the French Ministry of Education, and is AEFE-partner.
Fees

Annual tuition at European French School of Podgorica ranges from EUR 4,000 to EUR 6,100 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Registration fee: EUR 700.00, payable only at first registration and non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (published as annual amounts by year group)
- Nursery (Petite Section and Moyenne Section): EUR 4,000 per year.
- Nursery (Grande Section / pre‑school): EUR 4,500 per year.
- Elementary (CP, CE, CM): EUR 5,550 per year.
- Lower secondary (Collège 6ème–5ème): EUR 6,100 per year.
- Upper collège (Collège 4ème–3ème): EUR 6,000 per year.
- Lycée (high school): EUR 6,000 per year.
(These amounts are published as annual tuition figures.)

Per‑term / per‑semester detail and billing schedule
- Annual tuition is published as a single yearly amount; a per‑term breakdown for tuition is not published in the published tariff document.
- Canteen fees: calculated on a monthly basis but invoiced semestrially; invoicing for the canteen is performed twice a year (October and February). Parents pay the full monthly canteen amount regardless of the number of meals consumed.
- Extended‑care and extracurricular activities: organised and invoiced by semester; costs depend on the number of days/sessions selected and are invoiced twice a year (October and February) when organised.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Pedagogical materials & school excursions: EUR 200.00 per pupil, invoiced at the start of each school year.
- CNED (distance‑education) enrolment (for some collège and lycée levels): the school participates at 50% of CNED costs; the total CNED cost noted for 2023–2024 was EUR 1,055 and any additional CNED charges (if applicable) are invoiced in September.
- Contribution for maintenance (one‑off, annual): parents choose one fixed amount to pay once at the start of the school year. Available options: EUR 50, EUR 100, EUR 250, EUR 500, EUR 750, or EUR 1,000; this contribution is intended to support equipment and school development.
- Late‑pickup supervision charge: if a pupil is picked up late, a supervision fee applies — EUR 5 when there is a childcare/garderie session available, EUR 15 when there is no childcare session.

Discounts and family reductions
- Sibling discounts on tuition: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child, 20% for the fourth child and subsequent children, provided all children are enrolled at the school.
- Early/full‑year payment discount: a 5% reduction on tuition is applied when the full year's tuition is paid in advance before 16 September.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered by the school; the school operates as a day school across its premises and does not publish any boarding or boarding‑related charges.

Refund information
- The registration fee of EUR 700.00 is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. No other specific refund rules for tuition or ancillary fees are published in the tariff document or the school internal regulations; published materials indicate fees and invoicing (see billing schedule items above) but do not provide a detailed refund policy for other payments.

Fee payment options and payment terms
- The tariff and regulation documents specify when items are invoiced (registration at first enrollment; materials, maintenance contribution and tuition billed at the start of the year; canteen and some services invoiced semestrially in October and February) and note consequences for non‑payment in the school regulations. The published materials do not list the specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, SEPA direct debit) or bank details in the tariff and regulation documents. Parents should expect that standard methods accepted in Montenegro (euros; bank transfer and card payments are commonly used locally) would apply, but the school's published materials do not itemise accepted payment channels.

Short note on the year covered and availability of per‑term figures
- The only detailed published fee schedule available in the school's public documentation is for the 2024/2025 school year; the school's tariffs are shown there as annual amounts. A per‑term or per‑instalment tuition schedule is not published in the tariff file; items that the school explicitly bills by semester (canteen, extended care/activities) are identified above.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

European French School of Podgorica teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school provides a three-language curriculum taught in French, English, and Montenegrin. It is a French international school approved by the French ministry. From kindergarten onward, language teachers join classes to support multilingual instruction, and a bridging course for non-French speakers (FLSco) is available; Delf junior and Cambridge certifications are offered during schooling. In primary (CP onward), students have two hours of English and two hours of Montenegrin per week; Montenegrin is taught by level groupings and Montenegrin history is introduced in CM1; in each class, two hours per week are co-taught with two teachers present to lead multilingual sessions. In collège, English instruction can amount to four hours per week, and DNL teaching in English and Montenegrin covers non-language subjects; a fifth language is introduced in grade 5, currently Italian.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
EFEP is an inclusive school serving students from kindergarten to high school. The school welcomes and supports all students, adapting teaching to their individual needs. It provides targeted support for new non-French speaking students, for students with academic or emotional difficulties, behavioral challenges, and high-potential learners, and for illnesses, allergies, or disabilities. Adaptations and support plans are implemented in class in cooperation with families. An EBEP representative coordinates the support, working with students, families, teachers, and external stakeholders to ensure an tailored schooling path. Support can include classroom observations, small-group or individual work, development of an education project, meetings with families, and partnerships with external stakeholders.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
EFEP is an inclusive school and offers adaptations and targeted support for diverse needs. Support is provided for new non-French speaking students arriving at the school. Students with academic or emotional difficulties, behavioral challenges, or high-potential learners receive tailored support. Adjustments are made in response to illnesses, allergies, or disability situations, in cooperation with families. Individualized plans may take the form of PPRE, PAI, or PAP and are regularly reassessed by an educational team. An EBEP representative coordinates schooling projects with students, families, teachers, and external stakeholders.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EFEP teaches in three languages: French, English and Montenegrin. From kindergarten, language teachers conduct activities in English and Montenegrin. For non-French-speaking students who arrive, a bridging course (FLSCo) supports learning French. In primary school, students have two hours of English and two hours of Montenegrin per week, with Montenegrin taught by level groups. From CM1, an hour of history and local culture is taught in Montenegrin, and English hours increase up to four per week in middle school. The program includes teaching non-linguistic disciplines in English and Montenegrin (DNL). In fifth grade, Italian is offered as an additional language, and language certifications are available: Delf junior in French and Cambridge in English.

Mental Wellbeing
EFEP supports mental wellbeing through inclusive practices and targeted support for emotional needs. It addresses emotional difficulties with adapted plans and ongoing support, and staff receive training in psycho-social skills and emotion management. AEFE-supported training includes anti-harassment ambassadors and peer mediation. The school coordinates with families and external stakeholders to support students' wellbeing and monitors progress through the educational team.

Safeguarding
EFEP prioritizes safeguarding and the fight against harassment. The school remains vigilant and treats harassment as a critical focus requiring action. Reported cases follow three steps: listening, evaluation, and an appropriate response, with follow-up meetings with families as needed. Staff receive AEFE-supported training on anti-harassment, psycho-social skills, and peer mediation. Ongoing monitoring and external partnerships help prevent recurrence.
Parent Experience

History
The European French School of Podgorica (EFEP) was founded in 2018 at the initiative of the Embassy of the French Republic in Montenegro. It is part of the network of French schools for children of all nationalities aged from 2.5 to 18 years. EFEP is the only school in Montenegro with dual state recognition, licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and approved by the French Ministry of Education, and it is an AEFE partner. The school was established by an NGO created in 2018, the Friends of the French European School of Podgorica, and operates as a private, independent international school. Since 2023, the French Ministry of Education approval has integrated EFEP into the AEFE network for nursery and primary education.

Community
We welcome all nationalities from 3 to 18 years old with adapted courses to integrate non-French speaking students from 6 to 11 years old. About 80% of students do not have French as their mother tongue, creating a diverse international environment. The main language of schooling is French, with English and Montenegrin playing important roles from kindergarten onwards, and students develop the ability to think, communicate and work in these three languages. Specific projects are implemented to develop international openness, and cultural activities include visits such as the Kiki Smith exhibition attended by middle school students.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
EFEP is run by an NGO created in 2018 at the initiative of the French Embassy, Friends of the French European School of Podgorica, and operates as a non-profit organization. The NGO is managed by staff members and has honorary members the French Ambassador and Prince Nikola Petrovic. The school is an independent organization under local law with a Montenegrin license since 2018 and approval by the French Ministry of Education since September 2023, integrating into the AEFE network. Governance includes two staff representatives and two parent representatives on the Educational Center Management Committee, plus an embassy representative, an NGO representative and two directors (non-voting). The School Council meets three times a year and includes teachers, parent representatives, the management team and an embassy member to oversee organization, calendar, internal regulations and projects. The NGO's General Assembly meets at least twice a year to steer the establishment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Eight classes from kindergarten to high school, with class sizes limited to 20 students per group. Spaces are adapted to each age, creating a welcoming atmosphere where students find their place and feel supported. A multilingual, qualified professional team works daily to ensure student success. The main language of schooling is French, with English and Montenegrin playing important roles from kindergarten onward. The school welcomes students of multiple nationalities, reflecting its international character.

Academic Facilities
The programs are aligned with the French Ministry of Education. The school holds a Montenegrin Ministry of Education license since 2018 and, since 2023, approval from the French Ministry of Education, integrating into the AEFE network. The school provides 26 hours of class per week, offering a multidisciplinary course covering language proficiency, foreign languages, mathematics, science, history and geography, arts, music and sport. These programs enable students to pass the national Brevet and the French Baccalaureate diplomas.

Extra Curricular Facilities
EFEP runs an Eco-School program and seeks the EFE3D label (to be applied in 2025). The program integrates sustainable development into teaching, resource management and school life. Students participate in environmental projects and local and international initiatives, including waste reduction, recycling, the circular economy and energy optimization. The school joined CleanUp Montenegro in September 2024 to support environmental action. It emphasizes openness to the world through international projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a multilingual curriculum in French, English and Montenegrin from kindergarten through high school. Language hours increase with grade level, with up to four hours of English per week in middle school. Non-French-speaking students have a bridging course to learn French. Delf junior in French and Cambridge in English are available as certifications.

Arts & Creative
The school provides cultural experiences as part of its program, including visits to art exhibitions. Middle school students recently visited a Kiki Smith exhibition.

Cultural & Language
The school offers a multilingual curriculum in French, English and Montenegrin from kindergarten through high school. It is the only school in Montenegro with dual state recognition, licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and approved by the French Ministry of Education, and it is AEFE partner. Delf junior and Cambridge in English certifications are offered.

Community & Service
The school actively pursues environmental projects as part of its Eco-School program. Projects include waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation and related sustainability actions. Students participate in these initiatives. In September 2024, EFEP joined the CleanUp Montenegro collective to support local environmental actions.
Languages

Language Provision
The main language of schooling is French; English and Montenegrin have an important place from kindergarten onward. The school welcomes all nationalities from 3 to 18 years old, with adapted courses to integrate non-French-speaking students from ages 6 to 11. Around 80% of students do not have French as their mother tongue. Students develop the ability to think, communicate and work in these three languages across different fields.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses French as the main language of instruction. English and Montenegrin are integrated from kindergarten onward and play an important role across the curriculum. Students develop proficiency in French, English and Montenegrin through the curriculum across different subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact EFEP. Interested families contact by email or phone; initial questions are answered and a link for pre-registration is sent. A date to present the school is arranged. 2. Rendez-vous. A meeting covers the French education system, the school's organization, and the tuition tariffs, and includes a tour of the facilities. If the family wishes to continue, a date for a pedagogical morning is set. 3. Matinée pédagogique. A pedagogical morning is offered if needed or possible to provide a closer look at teaching methods and class routines. Families meet with teachers and observe sample lessons to inform their enrollment decision. 4. Finalisation du processus d'inscription. Administrative and financial registration completes the enrollment process once the necessary steps are fulfilled.

Scholarships
For students of French nationality, parents may submit a scholarship application that can cover part of the tuition fees. Applications are to be submitted to the Embassy of France in Tirana in accordance with the calendar, at the address below: Embassy of France in Tirana, Consular Section, 14 rue Skenderbej, Tirana, Albania. consulat.tirana-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. Consult the brochure dedicated to scholarships.
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