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Lycée Français International Porto

Portugal, Porto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €5,389 - 6,763
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1277
Type Co-educational
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Portuguese, English, German, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

LFIP Porto delivers the French national curriculum to students aged 3 to 18 in an international setting. As a member of the AEFE network, its programs follow the French Ministry of Education and are recognized by the Portuguese government. The school prepares learners for the Baccalaureate, with qualifications recognized for higher education in France, Portugal, and worldwide. By graduation, students master four languages—French, Portuguese, English, and German or Spanish—while an English European Section deepens English in Life Sciences, Economics, and Social Sciences. There is a strong emphasis on Portuguese language and history, alongside a progressive approach that combines active learning, collaboration, critical thinking, and real‑world applications. LFIP offers a distinctive global network and individualized student support. Facilities include on‑site dining, a major library and documentation center (CDI), health services, and school transport. The CDI and Marmothèque provide rich resources; arts, science, and sports clubs enrich daily life for families everywhere.

R. Gil Eanes 27, 4150-348 Porto, Portugal

The Essentials

Lycée Français International Porto has 1,277 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French.

Location
LFIP is located in Porto, Portugal, in the Parc de Serralves area. It has been welcoming students since 1963. The school serves students from preschool through the final year of lycée.

Stages
Preschool through high school (Maternelle to Terminale).

Type
French international school.

Country affiliation
The LFIP is part of the AEFE network and its programs follow the French Ministry of Education and are recognized by the Portuguese government.

School day structure
Opening hours: 8:00–19:00; Maternelle and Primary classes: 8:45–16:35; Collège and Lycée classes: 8:25–17:00.

Bus service
LFIP school transport is provided in partnership with TRANSVIAGENS. Nearby Porto municipal bus lines include 203 (Marquês to Castelo do Queijo), 207 (Mercado da Foz to Campanhã), and 504 (Norte Shopping to Boavista).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The LFIP cafeteria serves balanced and healthy meals prepared by Eurest Portugal with nutritionist oversight. Menus are analyzed and approved in the Cantina Committee, which includes representatives from LFIP management, the Eurest Portugal team, the LFIP nurse, and representatives of teachers, parents and students. Approved menus and meeting minutes are published on the LFIP site and on PRONOTE. Meals include bread, soup, a main course, a salad buffet, and a dessert (yogurt or fruit). A seasonally available fruit is provided. The salad buffet offers three simple vegetables and a mixed salad.

Governance and Ownership
LFIP is governed by the Board of Administration, a three‑part assembly consisting of the school directors, the Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in Portugal, seven employee representatives, five parent representatives, and two student representatives. The Board has deliberative authority over internal regulations, the educational project, the school calendar, and the life of the school. The LFIP operates within the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Porto ranges from EUR 5,389 to EUR 6,763 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- New application (frais de dossier) charged at EUR 50 when submitting a new registration file.
- First enrolment (1st inscription) fee: EUR 1,030.
- Re‑registration (réinscription) fees for the 2026–2027 campaign: EUR 550 if paid before 28/02/2026; EUR 650 for payments from 01/03/2026 to 30/04/2026.

Tuition fees (school year payment options and amounts)

Tuition amounts are shown by level with the four available billing options: full year (payment before 30/06), quarterly (x3), monthly over 10 months (x10) or monthly over 11 months (x11).

- Maternelle: EUR 5,683 per year; EUR 1,933 per trimestre (x3); EUR 611 per month (x10); EUR 556 per month (x11).
- Primaire: EUR 5,389 per year; EUR 1,833 per trimestre (x3); EUR 575 per month (x10); EUR 523 per month (x11).
- Collège: EUR 6,027 per year; EUR 2,050 per trimestre (x3); EUR 645 per month (x10); EUR 586 per month (x11).
- Lycée: EUR 6,615 per year; EUR 2,250 per trimestre (x3); EUR 707 per month (x10); EUR 643 per month (x11).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Monthly payments must be made in advance no later than the 10th of the relevant month (preferred method: Multibanco).
- Quarterly payment due dates (trimesters): 1st quarter due 30 September (or last business day of that month), 2nd quarter due 31 January (or last business day of that month), 3rd quarter due 30 April (or last business day of that month).
- Option to pay annually (single payment) is available if settled before 30 June of the year in question.
- Option to pay monthly is available over 10 or 11 monthly instalments (September–June or September–July); the payment schedule chosen at registration remains fixed for that school year.
- If payment deadlines are not respected or an automatic collection is rejected, an unpaid trimester amount may be converted into a monthly payment spread over 10 months.
- Late payments are subject to a surcharge of 5%. Failure to regularize payments can prevent re‑registration and may lead to debt collection procedures.

Family discounts

- Discount on tuition for families with more than one child at the school: 10% for the 2nd child, 20% for the 3rd child, 40% for the 4th child and subsequent children.

Optional services and recurring charges

- Garderie (after‑school care) 17:00–19:00: fixed fee EUR 30 per month billed over 10 months. For occasional use, arrangements are handled via the school secretariat.
- School meals (cantine) — monthly forfait prices: for 5 days/week: Maternelle EUR 88; Primaire/Secondaire EUR 92. Other forfait options: 4 days — EUR 72 (Maternelle) / EUR 74 (Primaire/Secondaire); 3 days — EUR 55 / EUR 61; 2 days — EUR 38 / EUR 42; 1 day — EUR 19.50 / EUR 21.00. Occasional meal price range shown as EUR 6.40 to EUR 7.50 depending on level. Optional services (restaurant, transport, and extra‑school activities) are billed monthly.

- Transport scolaire: published monthly zone fares for school transport (example from published flyer): one trip/day (monthly) Zone B (<10 km) EUR 80; two trips/day Zone B EUR 138; Zone C (10–15 km) EUR 165 (1 trip)/EUR 205 (2 trips); Zone E (>15 km) EUR 275 (1 or 2 trip pricing varies by circuit). Single‑ride price example: EUR 8 per journey. Specific routes and zones are published for each circuit. Transport is operated in partnership with an external carrier and is billed as a recurring monthly service.

Uniforms and school shop (other compulsory / optional purchases)

- The school operates a boutique selling uniform items and accessories. Example retail prices: sweatpants EUR 20; sweatshirt EUR 20; T‑shirts EUR 7.50 (white) / EUR 8.50 (black); cap EUR 7.50; aluminium water bottle EUR 11; stainless steel water bottle EUR 17; waterproof windcheater EUR 16; football kit EUR 35; backpack EUR 20; full football kit + 2 sets + bag EUR 75. Uniform items are available at reception.

- Registration and re‑registration cover school materials and the student insurance (these items are included in the registration fee).

Boarding

- The Lycée Français International de Porto does not offer boarding facilities; boarding fees are not applicable.

Refund and cancellation rules

- Fees paid for first enrolment and annual registration are non‑refundable in the event of cancellation.
- In case of withdrawal (désistement), amounts already paid will not be refunded; any period (month or trimester) already started remains due in full.
- No reduction of fees is granted for absence from classes or non‑use of services, except in limited cases: for school restaurant and transport a reduction may be considered for absences longer than fifteen consecutive days for medical reasons and only upon written request with a medical certificate.
- Trimestres already started are due in full; exceptional remissions may be granted only in cases of force majeure upon written request.

Payment methods and practical payment information

- Preferred payment method: Multibanco (Portuguese entity/reference payment system) for monthly payments.
- SEPA Direct Debit / automatic debit is available; a SEPA direct debit mandate form is provided for families choosing recurring debit.
- Optional annual, quarterly or monthly instalment plans are available as described above; services billed monthly (canteen, transport, activities) are paid on a monthly basis.
- Failure to respect payment deadlines may result in conversion of the schedule, surcharges, and administrative actions as described in the financial regulations.
Academics

Lycée Français International Porto teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The program is a high-level curriculum recognized by the French and Portuguese education ministries. It provides general education up to the final diploma, the Baccalaureate, which is recognized for higher education in France, Portugal, and worldwide. By graduation, students master four languages: French, Portuguese, English, and German or Spanish, with an English European Section that deepens English in Life Sciences and in Economics and Social Sciences. There is a strong emphasis on Portuguese language and Portuguese history. LFIP emphasizes progressive knowledge acquisition, active learning, group work, critical thinking, and real-world applications, with a unique global network and truly individualized student support.

Exam Results
Baccalaureate pass rate in 2021 was 100%. DNB pass rate in 2021 was 98.9%.

Higher Education Progression
Our students have access to all universities in Portugal. In Portugal, admissions use the Provas de Ingresso (entrance exams) or equivalence with Bac scores for admission to all universities. For higher education in France, Parcours Sup coordinates first‑cycle admissions and provides information on formations and applications. In France, a Bac authorizes enrollment in universities anywhere in the country.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Health and Citizenship Education is led by the Health and Citizenship Education Committee (CESC), made up of Board Members, Teachers, Students and Representatives of the Parents Association, with a mission to observe, think about and propose educational projects. It carries out actions beyond the teaching scope to help students from pre-school to the 12th grade obtain fundamental values and become citizens who are aware of and active in the world around them. The teaching team prioritizes partnerships with local institutions (PSP, APPACDM, etc.) and professional contributions (doctors, family planning, companies). The Health and Citizenship Path may include an oral examination in 9th grade as part of the DNB if the students choose to take it. Health covers basic rules on hygiene, nutrition, quality of life and prevention; Citizenship covers moral and ethical education and teaching for better use of media and information, toward critical thinking, argumentation and debate; Solidarity involves actions to help community members or charities (donations, Solidarity Race, Christmas Market, concerts, distribution of meals), which empower students and contribute to their self-esteem and motivation; Eco-School brings together the Eco-School Committee with a focus on sustainable development (E3D) to make LFIP an eco-responsible institution.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The LFIP ensures the application of the protocol on Students with Special Education Needs. It promotes individual supervision of all students through differentiated instruction, provides support to newly arrived students who are non-French speakers from the first year onwards under the FLE (Français langue étrangère) program, and formalises the supervision of Students with Special Education Needs with written protocols for Primary School and for Junior and Senior School. A Parcours Avenir (Future Path) is built from pre-school to 12th year to support guidance. Form Committees oversee student progress with a shared board used by teachers to coordinate supervision, and there are dedicated written protocols for supervising SEN at both Primary and Junior/Senior levels.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
LFIP pursues bilingualism and multilingualism. Proficiency in French is strengthened as a language of communication with aims such as ensuring a minimum of 50% of teaching time in French in Primary School, increasing opportunities to learn in French (e.g., Young Ambassadors, Languages Lab, French-language activities, trips to France), and strengthening French as a Foreign Language for newly arrived non-French-speaking students. Portuguese is taught with cooperative teaching in Primary School and ongoing teacher training. A multilingual path includes German, English, Spanish and Portuguese, with language stays, language certification opportunities, and the aim to implement a BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) as a priority, including bilingual or trilingual options and a clear path from year 1 to year 12; English is part of the Baccalaureate European Section – English.

Mental Wellbeing
LFIP supports student wellbeing through its Health and Citizenship Education, emphasising Health (hygiene, nutrition, quality of life, prevention), Citizenship (moral and ethical education, media literacy, critical thinking, debate), Solidarity (community service and charitable actions that boost self-esteem and motivation), and Eco-School initiatives aligned with sustainable development. These components collectively contribute to a positive school climate and student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
LFIP has a Comite for Health and Citizenship Education (CESC) which considers, observes and proposes educational projects in citizenship, prevention of violence, support for parents with difficulties and fight against exclusion, health and sexuality education, and prevention of addictive behaviours. It is presided by the Director or their representative. The Hygiene, Safety and Staff Working Conditions Commission, presided by the head of the school, brings together administration, elected staff and the nurse to promote prevention of occupational risks, to propose actions to prevent harassment at work, and to propose hygiene, safety and training measures. The Disciplinary Board and other governance bodies oversee safety, welfare and policy implementation.
Parent Experience

History
LFIP began as the École Française de Porto, created through the generosity of two patrons who shared a passion for French culture: Marius Latour, a Canadian engineer who funded construction, and Comte de Vizela, an industrialist who owned the Casa de Serralves and donated the land. Statutes were approved on 20 March 1959 and the first General Assembly met on 27 April 1959. The school opened provisionally in October 1962 and was officially inaugurated on 30 October 1963 by the Ambassador of France to Lisbon. It signed its first AEFE agreement in 1991, expanded to include the collège in 1995, and inaugurated the collège building on 1 October 1999. In 2014 the École Française de Porto became the Lycée Français International de Porto, and by 2015-2016 the student body surpassed 1,000; further expansions followed in 2017 and 2019.

Community
LFIP has an active school community with events and activities that involve current families, alumni, and professionals. The FM18 career forum, held as part of Parcours d'Avenir, brought around forty professionals to meet students in 3ème and 2º for career-oriented discussions. The school maintains parent involvement through APALFIP, which coordinates actions and channels questions and suggestions to school leadership. APALFIP organizes several annual activities inside the school, including lunchtime workshops, a back-to-school picnic, a Christmas market, a book of the year, a festival day, the Parents Café, end-of-year chocolate distributions, and Carnival snacks.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APALFIP (Association des Parents d'Élèves) is an essential actor in the LFIP community. Enrollment at LFIP makes you a full member of APALFIP. It responds to parents' questions, relays suggestions to the management, and presents its activity plans to the Establishment Council and the School Council. It establishes protocols with partner organizations and organizes a number of in-school activities such as lunchtime workshops, the back-to-school picnic, the Christmas market, the book of the year, Jour de Fête, the Parents Café, end-of-year chocolate distributions, and Carnival snacks. APALFIP is elected at a General Assembly, meets at least once a year, and coordinates parent involvement across the Assembly, the School Council, the Health and Citizenship Education Committee, the Secondary Council, the Hygiene and Safety Council, the Establishment Council, the Fiscal Council, the Disciplinary Council, and class parent representatives. All parents are welcome to participate.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
LFIP Porto has a campus with an on-site dining facility, a major library and documentation center, and health services for students. The Marmothèque and the CDI provide reading, research and multimedia resources for students from primary through lycée and are accessible during free time, recess, and lunch. A school transport service operates in partnership with TRANSVIAGENS, with nearby Porto municipal bus lines and a dedicated transport contact. A campus map and a video presentation showcase the facilities. The cafeteria serves balanced meals prepared on-site by Eurest, with menus reviewed by a restoration commission and published for families.

Academic Facilities
The CDI - Centre de Documentation et d'Information is the school's documentation and information center and library, managed by a librarian. It serves students from CM2 through Terminale and all staff and is available during free time, recess, and lunch to work, read, search for information, produce documents, and borrow items. The CDI's collection includes novels, tales, albums, comics, magazines, books and documentary films, mostly in French and Portuguese, with some in English. The CDI's online database is accessible via E-sidoc, and regular pedagogical sessions are organized under the librarian. The CDI features a computer lab with seven computers, one printer and a projector, and hosts author visits and other cultural events. The Marmothèque serves as the primary school library, with weekly activities for cycles 1–3 and borrowing rights starting in MS.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular activities at LFIP support academic and personal development by helping students develop skills in specific areas, unlock their imagination, and discover new talents. The science axis includes science labs, robotics, programming and AI, and Python and Inventors. These activities occur during the school day, with a leisure center organized during school holidays.

Arts & Creative
Artistic and cultural education includes Afro dance, theatre, music, visual arts, crafts, culinary workshops, yoga, mandala, hip hop, break dancing, ballet, choir, and chess. The activities foster creative expression and performance opportunities. Extracurricular activities occur during school hours.

Social & Hobbies
Sports education includes football, handball, basketball, tag rugby, volleyball, skating, judo, karate, capoeira, and swimming. The activities promote teamwork, fitness, and discipline. Extracurricular activities occur during school hours, and a leisure center operates during holidays.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports activities promote physical activity and wellbeing during the school day. The LFIP program includes football, handball, basketball, tag rugby, volleyball, skating, judo, karate, capoeira, and swimming. A leisure center is organized during holidays.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include French, Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish. The lycée employs 4 French teachers, 4 Portuguese teachers, 3 English teachers, 2 German teachers, and 2 Spanish teachers. Certifications in English, Spanish, German, and Portuguese are available, aligned to CECR levels A1 to C2. CECR is used to guide language learning and assessment.

Bilingual Teaching
A Baccalauréat Section Européenne Anglais is offered. The European section has three objectives: to improve students' English language skills; to acquire new competencies by teaching non-language subjects (Life Sciences and Economics & Social Sciences) in English; and to open to international dialogue and mobility. From Seconde, students receive 1 hour of English and 1 hour of SVT or SES taught in English, for a total of seven hours of English-language instruction per week. The diploma carries the European English section designation in addition to the student's ES or S series, combining the French baccalauréat with courses taught in English. Admission requires a solid English foundation and an interest in the sciences; students must be motivated and prepared for a heavier workload.

Immersion Programs
Language certifications are CECR-aligned in English, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. The official bodies are Cambridge English for English, Instituto Cervantes for Spanish, Goethe-Institut for German, and CAPLE for Portuguese. A free language-preparation session is offered on Wednesdays from 13:45 to 15:45, and the annual exam success rate for enrolled students is about 91%.
Admissions

Admissions
Stage 1: Online administrative registration. For the 2026–2027 school year, registrations are submitted via the EDUKA online platform. A 'parents' account is created and personal details with the required documents are uploaded; progress can be saved and resumed. If registering a second child, family data is pre-filled to simplify the process. To finalize, send the registration file; a NIF is required for all children and their parents, and if you do not have a NIF, enter 'IN PROGRESS' or '000000000'. The NIF must be provided to the financial department by 30 September 2025.

Scholarships
AEFE Grants: The school provides AEFE grants for families enrolling children of French nationality; grants are distributed according to social criteria (earnings and assets) and can be full or partial (covering items such as monthly payments, lunches, and transport).
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