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Lycée Français de Manille

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, French Curriculum, French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Lycée Français de Manille (LFM) is a French international school located on the Eurocampus in Parañaque, south of Metro Manila, on a 2-hectare site shared with the German European School Manila. The campus includes 25 classrooms, a 170 m2 library, an auditorium, a computer room, two science laboratories, a 100 m2 cafeteria, and an infirmary, plus sport facilities such as two swimming pools, a football field, a gym, and multiple outdoor play areas and a running track. LFM offers two pathways: a traditional European curriculum and an American International Section (AIS) that provides bilingual English instruction and North American culture from CP to the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) in Première and Terminale. Most teaching is in French, with English language support and strong English immersion in AIS. The school serves around 320 students from about 38 nationalities and is AEFE-affiliated. The campus emphasizes sports, sustainable development, and international higher education opportunities.

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The Essentials

Lycée Français de Manille has 750 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
The Lycée Français de Manille is located at 75 Swaziland Street, Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque City, Philippines 1711. The campus is on the Eurocampus, shared with the German European School Manila, on a 2-hectare site in the south of Metro Manila. Access is via SLEX or Skyway to the Bicutan exit, then follow local streets to the Eurocampus at the end of Swaziland Street. The school is situated near Makati and southern residential areas, within the Parañaque corridor.

Stages
The LFM serves students from Très Petite Section (TPS) through Terminale, following the French national framework with both primary and secondary levels. Since 2025–2026, it also offers an American International Section (SI) from elementary through to the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) in Première and Terminale, with SI open at indicated levels. The school provides bilingual English/French programming, including the SI English-language offerings.

Type
Co-educational, private French international day school. It is AEFE-accredited and operates on a shared campus with European and American international program tracks rather than offering boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school runs an EBEP (SEN) cluster to support students with Special Educational Needs, staffed by two SEN specialists, two coordinating teachers, and a School Life Auxiliary. Tailored support includes French as a Foreign Language (FLE) assistance for non-French speakers and individualized teaching strategies to help students progress.

Country affiliation
France through the AEFE network; the Lycée Français de Manille participates in AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and is secular.

School day structure
The school day starts at 7:30. For elementary (primary) students, classes typically end at 14:00; for secondary (lycée) students, dismissal is by 17:30 at the latest, depending on the timetable.

Bus service
The school operates a bus service with two providers: R Transport and C.E Mata Transport Service. Routes cover multiple areas with published quarterly pricing. Morning pickups are arranged by the transport providers, and afternoon departures are scheduled at 14:00, 15:30, and 17:30, with policies requiring timely arrival and adherence to timetables. Parents contract directly with the bus providers for service.
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Fees
Registration and one‑time fees
- First‑time registration fee (non‑refundable): PHP 90,000.
- Refundable deposit (paid at enrollment, refunded on departure subject to account settlement and return of school property): PHP 60,000. The refundable nature of this deposit and the school's right to deduct unpaid balances from it are stated in the school financial regulations.

Annual tuition fees by year group (full annual amount and per‑term breakdown at 40% / 30% / 30%)
Note: the school issues invoices using a 40% / 30% / 30% billing split (first term = 40%; second and third terms = 30% each). Annual figures below are the published full‑year tuition amounts; per‑term amounts are calculated from those totals using the 40/30/30 rule and rounded to the peso so that terms add back to the annual total.

- Early years / Preschool (Nursery 2 and Kindergarten levels): Annual PHP 344,203
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 137,681. Term 2 (30%): PHP 103,261. Term 3 (30%): PHP 103,261.

- Primary years (Grade 1 to Grade 5): Annual PHP 445,611
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 178,244. Term 2 (30%): PHP 133,683. Term 3 (30%): PHP 133,684.

- Lower secondary (Grade 6 to Grade 8): Annual PHP 649,601
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 259,840. Term 2 (30%): PHP 194,880. Term 3 (30%): PHP 194,881.

- Grade 9: Annual PHP 654,601
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 261,840. Term 2 (30%): PHP 196,380. Term 3 (30%): PHP 196,381.

- Grade 10: Annual PHP 727,222
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 290,889. Term 2 (30%): PHP 218,167. Term 3 (30%): PHP 218,166.

- Grade 11: Annual PHP 733,722
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 293,489. Term 2 (30%): PHP 220,117. Term 3 (30%): PHP 220,116.

- Grade 12: Annual PHP 752,222
- Term 1 (40%): PHP 300,889. Term 2 (30%): PHP 225,667. Term 3 (30%): PHP 225,666.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing and payment rhythm: the tuition billing follows a 40% (first term) / 30% / 30% split. Students enrolled mid‑term are billed pro rata for the remainder of the term.
- Penalties for late payment: a 2% surcharge is applied if payment is not made by the deadline and then 2% per additional month of delay on outstanding amounts. The school may require full annual payment in advance for repeated late payers and may take legal action for significant unpaid balances.
- Family discounts and payment adjustments: a 1% discount on tuition applies for yearly payment (family rate only, not corporate rate). Discounts for multiple children attend the school: 10% for three children and 20% for four or more (applies to family rate only; not cumulative with other discounts). Monthly payment for family rate is possible but carries an additional PHP 1,000 per month (PHP 10,000 per year) in administration fees.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding: not applicable. The Lycée Français de Manille operates as a day school; no boarding fees are listed in the school financial regulations for the 2025–2026 year.

Other costs and optional fees
- Transport (school bus) and canteen (school meals): these are separate services billed and collected directly by the third‑party providers; fees for bus and canteen are not included in the tuition amounts.
- Co‑curricular / extracurricular activities (annual family fee structure published for ECA): one activity PHP 15,000; two activities PHP 28,000; three activities PHP 39,000; more than three PHP 13,000 per additional activity (annual family pricing). These activity tariffs are charged in addition to tuition.
- Optional items and small charges listed in the financial regulations: additional car stickers PHP 100 each (first sticker free), additional yearbook copies (one free per family), class photos, language certification exam fees (CAMBRIDGE / DELF / DELE / DSD) and school trips (trip charges and separate terms). Bus and canteen fees must be paid directly to respective service providers.
- Insurance and any mandatory fees included: certain insurances and specific service fees are included in fee calculations as noted in the school's published fee schedule and financial rules.

Refund information and leaving mid‑year
- Partial refunds on departure: for the 1st and 2nd trimesters, if a student departs before the mid‑point of the trimester, half of the ongoing trimester may be refunded (subject to the school's formulas described in the financial regulations). The third trimester, once started, is due in full and is non‑refundable. Students who enroll mid‑year are charged pro rata for the remainder of the current trimester.
- School trip cancellation: in the event of school‑trip cancellation for natural or health risks (decision in consultation with the French Embassy), families will be reimbursed up to 50% of costs incurred and 50% of additional on‑site costs if return flight changes are required; late payment of fees may lead to exclusion from trips.

Fee payment options and conditions
- Accepted payment channels: payments may be made at the school accounting office or online via the school's designated online payment portal. For online payments, credit card surcharges apply: 0.5% for credit cards issued in France and the EU; 1% for other cards. For check, over‑the‑counter bank deposits or bank transfers, parents must indicate the student's name and provide proof of deposit; wire transfer costs are borne by the payer. The exchange rate used for foreign‑currency payments is the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) rate as of the 1st day of the billing month.

Other practical notes about fees
- Re‑enrollment is conditional: the school will not accept re‑enrollment for the following school year if tuition and all fees for the previous year are not fully paid. Families awarded a full French government scholarship are exempt from paying the refundable deposit and first‑time registration fee; families awaiting a scholarship decision may be temporarily exempt pending the commission decision (with conditions and deadlines).

Sources cited: School financial regulations / fee schedule (Lycée Français de Manille – "Frais de scolarité et règlement financier 2025–2026") and the published 2025–2026 fee schedule figures as collated by international school fee directories.
Academics

Lycée Français de Manille teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum, French Curriculum, French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lycée Français de Manille offers a bilingual French–English curriculum aligned with the French national system, with most teaching in French and French as a Foreign Language (FLE) support for non‑French speakers; students typically become bilingual in French and English, with many speaking a third language. The Elementary program (TPS–CM2) follows Cycles 1–3, with Cycle 3 (the consolidation cycle) covering CM1, CM2 and 6ème and a range of subjects including French, mathematics, modern languages, PE, arts, music, history-geography, science and technology, and civic education. In Collège (6ème–3ème), the aim is general education culminating in the Brevet, organized as Cycle 4 (5ème–3ème) alongside 6ème, with optional courses to develop talents. In Lycée (Seconde–Première–Terminale), the International Section offers the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in Première and Terminale, with additional exams in three subjects and a required C1 level in English; admission to the IS is via an application dossier and tests. For 2025–2026, the International Section spans CP–CE2 (elementary), 6ème–3ème (middle), and 2nde (high school), with BFI available in Première/Terminale, Latin available from 5ème, and language supports including EBEP and FLE.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Express interest and initiate the online process. Registration and subsequent re-enrollment are conducted entirely online via the family-oriented Eduka portal. For new enrollments, you create an Eduka account and use the platform to begin the process.

2. Create your Eduka account and start the online application. The Eduka portal is the central entry point for the admissions process; new applicants select “Create an account” and proceed through the online forms. You will use Eduka to submit required information, upload documents, and track progress as you move toward a decision. Access to Eduka is provided through the link on the admissions page.

3. Prepare and upload the required documents. To complete the file, scan and upload PDFs or images of key documents in Eduka in advance to facilitate processing. Required items for students include a completed bilateral enrollment agreement for 2025–2026, a valid passport with the page showing the visa (when available), vaccination certificates (with the mandated vaccines), a certificate of schooling, and either a study booklet or progress reports for new entrants by level (and an Exeat if coming from another school), plus medical certificates and any plans for special needs if applicable. For the family/financier, provide passports, bank details, family register or marriage/birth certificates, and any custody documents if relevant.

4. Submit the International Section (SI) dossier and complete age-appropriate steps. The admissions dossier for the International Section includes a dedicated form set for Elementary, Collège, and Lycée, with an Educational Evaluation Form to be completed by the current school teacher. For admission to the International Section in Collège and in some cases other levels, the process includes a written test and an interview as part of the evaluation. The SI admission materials also include a favorable or unfavourable admission note from the teacher and school administration, and there is a section where the administration records the outcome (admitted or not).

5. Receive the admission decision and follow up if waitlisted. After the evaluation and tests, the administration issues a decision: admissé (admitted) or non admis (not admitted). If not admitted, there may be a note indicating a waiting list (liste d'attente). The form explicitly provides a space for the reason for non-admission and the potential waiting-list outcome.

6. Complete enrollment or re-enrollment and note financial requirements. If admitted, you proceed with enrollment and, for the following year, you must complete re-enrollment; the school states that re-enrollment is compulsory and not automatic, and remains contingent on all tuition fees being paid for the current year. Tuition and related fees are billed in a 40%/30%/30% rhythm across trimesters, with a refundable deposit, a non-refundable first registration fee, and additional costs such as transport and canteen paid to external providers. Payments can be made at the school's comptable office or online, and discounts are available for large families; late payments incur penalties. The process and fees are governed by the 2025–2026 financial regulations.

Scholarships
The Lycée Français de Manille participates in AEFE scholarships for the 2026–2027 cycle; the campaign is open and the deadline to submit dossiers is February 27, 2026 (strict). The AEFE scholarship information and supporting documents are provided to families (brochure, form, and list of required documents). Eligibility for AEFE scholarships includes criteria such as nationality and consular registration, and the process is managed through AEFE. In addition, scholarships granted by the French government may be available for eligible French nationals or families meeting income/assets criteria, with application forms obtainable at the French Embassy in Manila. The school also notes that the French-language Baccalaureate path (BFI) can provide access to scholarships in the USA and other international opportunities.

Waitlist
The admissions materials for the International Section allow for a 'Waiting list' option if a candidate is not admitted, indicating that a waiting list system exists. This is explicitly shown as a possible outcome in the administrative section of the SI candidacy forms. Details about waitlist management (such as duration or priority) are not published publicly in the available documents.
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