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Lycée Français Anna de Noailles

Romania, Bucharest

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees RON 7,790 - 13,760
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1920
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Bucharest, Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is a French international school affiliated with AEFE and authorized by Romania's Ministry of Education. It delivers a French national curriculum from Très Petite Section to Terminale, leading to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The primary language of instruction is French, with Romanian required and English and other European languages taught as living languages from early grades. The school also hosts the Section Internationale Américaine, providing bilingual instruction in literature and history. The campus opened in 2013 and features dedicated art and music rooms, science laboratories, a large stadium, a sport hall, a dojo, a dance studio, and two libraries serving different age groups. About 1,100 students enroll, drawn mainly from Romania and France, with a mix of nationalities. Baccalaureate results include 85% mentions, reflecting strong student achievement and continuity with AEFE's international standards. A welcoming cosmopolitan community.

Șoseaua București-Ploiești 160A, 015016 București, Romania

The Essentials

Lycée Français Anna de Noailles has instruction in French, English.

Location
160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, Bucharest 015016, Romania. A school bus network serves Bucharest and Voluntari with multiple routes to bring students to and from campus; the bus office is located in the Atrium.

Stages
Preschool through high school: from Très Petite Section to Terminale, with Grădiniță (kindergarten), Școala elementară (primary), Gimnaziu (middle school), and Liceu (high school).

Type
French international school in Bucharest, member of the AEFE network; authorized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education.

Additional learning support
Pôle inclusion scolaire supports students with special educational needs, including screening, evaluation, intervention planning, and advisory roles. French as a language of schooling support (FLSco) for non-French speakers; an additional teaching assistant; after-school AVS support; medico-psychological support with a school doctor, nurses, and a psychologist, coordinated by the inclusion team.

Country affiliation
Romania

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
Preschool day runs 8:20–15:20 (with Wednesdays ending at 11:50). Secondary days start at 8:30 and end around 15:30, 16:30, or 17:30 depending on the timetable; some Saturdays mornings may be scheduled for assessments or project work.

Bus service
Daily transport by minibuses serving Bucharest and Voluntari, with one morning service and three afternoon services; registration via the parents' portal; optional service with fees; safety rules apply (seat belts, behavior).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The cafeteria is operated on site by Stradale, cooking more than 1100 meals daily with a team of 22 staff. Menus are designed by a French nutritionist and comply with European nutritional guidelines, and from preschool through lycée a daily lunch is offered with monthly themed lunches. Cafeteria registration is mandatory for children from maternelle to year 10, and the cafeteria is open from 11:15 to 14:30, with daily prices of 26 RON for preschool, 30 RON for primary, and 32 RON for secondary.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Fondation du Lycée Français Anna de Noailles Bucarest, a Romanian-registered foundation, under a convention with the Embassy of France, AEFE and the Foundation. The Foundation's Conseil de Gestion includes a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and other members, including a business-community representative and elected parent representatives.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Anna de Noailles ranges from RON 7,790 to RON 13,760 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Frais de dossier (dossier processing / application fee): EUR 100 (payable from Grande Section).
- Droits de première inscription (one-off first-registration fees, payable only the first year): EUR 2,650 for the first child; EUR 1,400 for the second child; EUR 1,100 for the third child and subsequent children. These fees are due within seven days of confirmation of admission.

Annual tuition — Particuliers (families / small employers)

- Maternelle & Élémentaire (TPS–GS and CP–CM2)
- Annual tuition: EUR 7,790.
- If billed in two tranches: Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 3,116; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 4,674.
- Collège (6ème–3ème)
- Annual tuition: EUR 10,140.
- Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,056; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 6,084.
- Lycée (2nde–Terminale)
- Annual tuition: EUR 10,455.
- Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,182; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 6,273.
- Tariffs for pupils of other nationalities (Tiers) — Particuliers:
- Maternelle/Élémentaire (annual): EUR 9,180 (Tranche1 EUR 3,672 / Tranche2 EUR 5,508).
- Collège (annual): EUR 11,410 (Tranche1 EUR 4,564 / Tranche2 EUR 6,846).
- Lycée (annual): EUR 11,630 (Tranche1 EUR 4,652 / Tranche2 EUR 6,978).

Annual tuition — Sociétés (company / corporate rates)

- Maternelle & Élémentaire (TPS–GS and CP–CM2)
- Annual tuition: EUR 9,600.
- Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 3,840; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 5,760.
- Collège (6ème–3ème)
- Annual tuition: EUR 12,155.
- Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 4,862; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 7,293.
- Lycée (2nde–Terminale)
- Annual tuition: EUR 12,590.
- Tranche 1 (40%) = EUR 5,036; Tranche 2 (60%) = EUR 7,554.
- Tariffs for pupils of other nationalities (Tiers) — Sociétés:
- Maternelle/Élémentaire (annual): EUR 10,770 (Tranche1 EUR 4,308 / Tranche2 EUR 6,462).
- Collège (annual): EUR 13,440 (Tranche1 EUR 5,376 / Tranche2 EUR 8,064).
- Lycée (annual): EUR 13,760 (Tranche1 EUR 5,504 / Tranche2 EUR 8,256).

Section Internationale and options (annual / per-year charges)

- Section Internationale (by year): 6ème – 3ème: EUR 950 per year each; 2nde / 1ère / Terminale: EUR 1,050 per year each. These fees are billed separately and are non-refundable in case of withdrawal or removal during the school year.
- Options (Collège & Lycée) — annual fees per option:
- Théâtre: EUR 270.
- Sport & Nature: EUR 510.
- Aéronautique: EUR 465.
- “But is it art ?”: EUR 500.
- Options fees are additional to tuition and are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal, exclusion or change of option during the school year.

Examination fees (annual / per-exam charges)

- Candidates enrolled as Lycée Français:
- Premières (épreuves): EUR 230.
- Terminales (épreuves / baccalauréat): EUR 400.
- Candidates external to the Lycée:
- DNB (Brevet) external candidates: EUR 300.
- Premières external: EUR 250.
- Terminales external: EUR 430.

Other costs and services (not included in tuition)

- Cantine (school meals): mandatory for TPS through 3ème; optional for lycée (2nde–Terminale). Cantine account loading and payment are handled directly with the catering provider (Stradale); canteen fees are charged separately.
- Transport (school bus), after-school activities, garderie (daycare), extra-curricular activities, certification fees (language exams), non-textbook books and school supplies, insurance (civil liability) — all charged extra and not included in tuition. Many of these extras are not refundable in case of withdrawal or exclusion during the school year.
- Badge and school textbooks are included in the tuition; replacement in case of loss or deterioration is at the family's expense.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing cycle and key dates for the 2026–2027 year:
- Tuition invoices (two-tranche option): Tranche 1 invoice issued on 09/07/2026 — payment due by 10/08/2026. Tranche 2 invoice issued on 11/01/2027 — payment due by 11/02/2027.
- Section Internationale invoices: issued 09/07/2026 — payment due by 10/08/2026.
- Options (Collège & Lycée) invoices: issued 09/10/2026 — payment due by 31/10/2026.
- Annual exam fees invoice: issued 12/03/2027 — payment due by 31/03/2027.
- Payment schedules available to families at time of registration:
- Single annual payment (full amount).
- Two payments: 40% / 60% (bi-annual tranches with the dates above).
- Ten monthly instalments (August 2026 through May 2027), with each monthly payment due on the 12th of the month; families must request the monthly schedule in writing to the Billing Service by 30/06/2026. Companies (sociétés) are not eligible for the 10-month instalment plan.
- Payment methods and conditions:
- Payments must be made by bank transfer to the Foundation's bank accounts (in RON or EUR) indicated on the invoice; all bank charges are borne by the payer. Invoices are considered paid when the Foundation's account is credited. No other specific payment methods (e.g., credit-card payment) are listed in the financial regulations.
- Late payment and sanctions:
- Penalty interest may be applied at 4% per month for late payments. Two successive payment notifications are issued per AEFE rules; prolonged non-payment can lead to exclusion, automatic removal (radiation) and refusal of re-enrolment for the following school year. The Foundation reserves the right to require advance payment of tuition for the following year in case of late payments.

Refunds, prorating and cancellation terms

- Frais de dossier (EUR 100) are non-refundable, whatever the outcome of the admission commission. Droits de première inscription are non-refundable.
- Section Internationale fees, options fees, after‑school activities and certain other ancillary fees are explicitly non-refundable in case of withdrawal, exclusion or change during the school year.
- Tuition for pupils who arrive or leave during the school year is calculated pro rata: any week begun is due (the school applies a prorata rule with “any started week charged”).

Boarding (internat)

- No boarding fees are listed in the 2026–2027 fee schedules or in the financial regulations; the published fees and services cover day-school provision, canteen, transport and after-school services rather than an internat. Therefore the school does not publish boarding/internat charges for 2026–2027.

Summary of immediately payable items at admission

- At confirmation of admission (within seven days): payment of the applicable droit de première inscription (DPI) and the non‑refundable frais de dossier (EUR 100). Tuition instalment choice must be made at registration; if monthly instalments are chosen, the written request must be sent by 30/06/2026.

( figures, dates and deadlines are the published 2026–2027 rates and billing dates )
Academics

Lycée Français Anna de Noailles teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles provides a French education from Très Petite Section to Terminale, following the national programs of the French Ministry of National Education, and leads to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The school is ARACIP-recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network. The curriculum is organized by level: Maternelle, Ecole Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée, with French as the primary language of instruction and Romanian mandatory; English and other European languages are taught as living languages from early grades. The Lycée also hosts the Section Internationale Américaine, offering bilingual instruction with native American teachers in literature and history; the Baccalauréat international includes English-language components and exams. Transversal Parcours enrich the curriculum (Parcours Avenir, Parcours Citoyen, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours Santé) to support orientation and personal development. The school enrolls about 1,100 students overall (roughly 550 in Primary and 550 in Secondary), with a mix of nationalities (about 57% Romanian, 36% French, 7% other). The Baccalaureate results are strong, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention.

Exam Results
Students prepare the French Brevet and Baccalaureat; the Bac is recognized by universities worldwide. The school reports a high Bac success rate, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention. The French Baccalaureate remains the standard qualification for entry to higher education in France and internationally.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in France and internationally; the Baccalaureate is recognized by universities worldwide. For the Section Internationale Américaine, graduates can continue higher education in bilingual French-English programs or in English-only programs, enabling bilingual or English-language study pathways at higher education institutions.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support for students with special educational needs; two teachers provide targeted support for learning French; students who do not have French as their mother tongue receive specific support with French as the language of instruction.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From the first year of nursery, children are familiarised with languages: French and Romanian. From CP (year 2) they start learning English 1 hour per week, rising to 2.5 hours per week in CM2 (year 6). In secondary school, students have 5 to 7 hours of English and Romanian per week. In 5ème (year 8), pupils must choose a second modern language between Spanish and German that they will study at 2.5 hours per week. If they wish to study Latin or a language they have already started (Italian, Chinese, or Russian), optional CNED courses are offered.

Safeguarding
The school promotes health education throughout schooling, with prevention and protection measures aligned to public health issues; teachers receive specific training on topics such as DYS and welcoming students with special educational needs; there is a prevention and security plan and safety exercises; internal regulations cover safety and data protection.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is the largest international secondary school in Romania. It was first founded by the Union of French Citizens in Romania (UFE) in 1920 and attached to the French Institute of Bucharest in 1939, before being shut down in 1949. It reopened in 1960 to welcome children of French embassy employees, and in 1990, after the regime collapsed, began admitting students from other nationalities. In 1998 the French School became the Lycée Français Anna de Noailles, and in 2013 it moved to its current location in the north of Bucharest. It is run by an officially recognised Romanian non-profit organisation bound by an agreement to the Agency of French Education Abroad (AEFE).

Community
The school marks its 100th anniversary with a two-week event featuring sports activities with students and parents, an opening ceremony, and an art opening, followed by a closing ceremony. There is an annual school fair, and activities include participation in the Youth Olympic Games of Chicago, a football tournament with other Bucharest-area schools, and a Football World Cup in Dubai.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The new campus opened in September 2013. Classrooms are fully equipped with video projectors or interactive boards, and there are rooms dedicated to art and music, as well as science classrooms and laboratories. The school has its own stadium, a large sports hall, a basketball court, a dojo, and a dance studio. There are two libraries, one for primary students and one for high school students, which host conferences, debates, and cultural, literary, and informative events.

Sports Facilities
The school has its own stadium, a large sports hall, a basketball court, a dojo, and a dance studio.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are fully equipped with video projectors or interactive boards; there are dedicated rooms for art and music, as well as science classrooms and laboratories.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers about thirty after-class activities, with over 330 students from the grande section to terminale taking part in at least one activity. Activities include homework help, team sports, martial arts, arts, sciences, and swimming, and take place in French, English, or Romanian. The after-class program aligns with shuttle timings and includes Garderie services with multiple time slots. For middle and high school, the Association Sportive enables year-round team sports supervised by a qualified teacher, with activities such as Basket on Tuesday, Volleyball or Handball on Wednesday, and Football on Friday. The Médiathèque et bibliothèque supports reading and research, with the BCD serving PS–CM2 and a collège–lycée library open to all, featuring thousands of works and a variety of reading clubs and activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a French-language education that promotes plurilingualism and interculturality. From the very young group (Très Petite Section) to the final year of high school (Terminale), students follow a curriculum approved by the French Ministry of National Education. Students are prepared for the Diplôme National du Brevet (taken at the end of the last year of middle school – class 3ème) and for the French Baccalaureate. The school is recognized by ARACIP (Romania's Ministry of Education and Research).

Arts & Creative
The campus opened in September 2013 with classrooms equipped with projectors and interactive boards and with specialized rooms for the visual arts, music, and sciences. It features a stadium, outdoor basketball courts, a Dojo, a large gym, and a dance hall. Two libraries serve primary and secondary students and host conferences, debates, and literary, cultural, or pedagogical events.

Cultural & Language
From kindergarten, instruction is in French, with two hours per week of Romanian language. English begins in Class I with two weekly lessons, increasing to 2.5 hours per week by Class V. In middle school, English and Romanian total 5–7 hours per week, and from Class VII a second foreign language becomes compulsory (German or Spanish, about 2.5 hours per week). Optional courses include Latin, with opportunities for CNED study of Italian, Chinese, or Russian; language instruction follows the CEFR framework, and certificates are available to attest language proficiency. The school is a testing center for the British Council and for the Institut Français. Project-based pedagogy (EPI) includes cross-disciplinary projects; Ambassadeurs en Herbe, Debats-toi, BIMUN, Cinesofia, and Winston Churchill competitions are part of the program.

Social & Hobbies
Ambassadeurs en Herbe is a multilingual oratorical competition for primary, middle, and high school with the final round conducted in English at UNESCO in Paris. Debats-toi features scientific debates in English and French; BIMUN simulates United Nations negotiations; Cinesofia showcases student films; Winston Churchill debating competitions are held with the British School of Bucharest.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes close collaboration with parents, organizing general informational sessions and class meetings and working with various parent associations. The two libraries support conferences, debates, and literary, cultural, or pedagogical events.

Leadership & Professional
ADN-AEFE is an exchange program among French high schools worldwide; AEFE-network students may study at another school for the second term, offering a unique international experience. In Grade IX, students begin to plan their professional path and prepare for the Brevet exam and the transition to lycée, including a one-week work-shadow or internship. From Grade X onward, the curriculum combines core subjects with a broad set of options; XI–XII include three specialty subjects (4 hours per week) from a listed menu, with options such as theater or language courses and Latin. After the bac reform, XI and XII retain a common core with specialty choices and English-taught options (SES or SVT).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes a stadium, a Dojo, a gym, and a dance hall for physical activities. The cantine serves over 1,100 meals daily, prepared by an external provider under the supervision of a French nutritionist and rotated on a seven-week cycle; meals are available to preschool through 3ème, with automatic charging. Lunch is served from 11:15 to 14:30 in rotating shifts, and a snack/chiosk option is available for older students; transport is provided by a private fleet with routes that serve hundreds of students daily.
Languages

Language Provision
From the first year of nursery, students are familiarised with French and Romanian. From Year 2 (CP), English is taught for 1 hour per week, rising to 2.5 hours per week by Year 6 (CM2). In secondary school, students have 5 to 7 hours per week of English and Romanian. In Year 8 (5ème), students choose a second modern language between Spanish and German, studied for 2.5 hours per week. Optional courses in Latin or a language already started (Italian, Chinese, or Russian) are available through the CNED platform. The education aligns with the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The school is an authorized exam center for the British Council and the French Institute. Recognised language certificates are available in English, Romanian, French, Spanish or German.

Bilingual Teaching
Yes. The school uses a French/Romanian system with French as the primary language of instruction and Romanian integrated throughout; from nursery, students are familiarised with French and Romanian.
Reputation

Awards
Finalist in Palmes du réseau d'enseignement français à l'étranger 2026 — Palmes de l'ouverture sur le pays d'accueil for the CE1 educational trip to Buzău.
Finalist in Palmes du réseau d'enseignement français à l'étranger 2026 — Palmes de l'engagement associatif for the Green Challenge ecological and solidarity initiative (nearly 3 tonnes of electronic waste collected) in partnership with Ateliere Fără Frontiere.

Accreditations
ARACIP recognition (Romania's Ministry of Education and Research).
AEFE conventioned (member of the AEFE network of French schools abroad).
Admissions

Admissions
The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is a French international school in Bucharest, Romania, part of the AEFE network. The address is 160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, 015016. The school operates within the AEFE network and follows the French National Education programs. It is a private, tuition-based school recognized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education. The school prepares students for the French baccalaureate, which is recognized for university admission worldwide. Open days (Portes Ouvertes) have scheduled sessions, and pre-registrations for the 2026/2027 school year began January 10, 2026. If families seek financial aid, AEFE scholarship options are available. For new admissions, a separate process with potential tests and interviews may apply.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available to eligible French students abroad, covering all or part of tuition under income-based conditions. Additional financial assistance for exceptional needs is also described.

Waitlist
The school provides admissions criteria and a structured process for evaluating pre-registrations based on several factors (nationality, parent work status with French administration or companies, French language proficiency, prior academic record, tests if needed, and motivation). The SI (Section Internationale Américaine) has its own selection process with limited seats per level.
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