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École Française de Belgrade

Serbia, Belgrade

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees RSD 5,469 - 8,786
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 520
Type Co-educational
Opened 1951
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Serbian, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

École Française de Belgrade, a private non-profit AEFE-conventioned school, serves ages 2 to 18 from preschool to high school at Kablarska 31, Belgrade. It follows the French education system; teaching language is French, with two linguistic tracks: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). English begins in Grande Section; Serbian language study is included in Cycle 2 (two hours per week), and English remains mandatory with both tracks. From 5e, a fourth language (Italian, German, or Spanish) is introduced. In secondary, students may pursue the general baccalaureate, the European Section, or the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with an American option, supporting higher education worldwide. The AEFE convention guarantees recognition and the continuity of education across AEFE schools worldwide. Facilities include an on-site cantine, preschool courtyard, and Garderie; CDI library; after-school care and diverse activities, including theatre, arts, and sports. The school emphasizes interculturality and offers guidance toward higher education and careers.

Kablarska 31 6-35, Belgrade, Serbia

The Essentials

École Française de Belgrade has 520 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia. École Française de Belgrade operates on two sites in the Senjak district: Maternelle at Sanje Živanovića 10 and the main site for Élémentaire, Collège and Lycée at Kablarska 31-35.

Stages
Maternelle; Élémentaire; Secondaire.

Type
Private non-profit AEFE-conventioned school.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).

School day structure
Days run Monday through Friday. Maternelle operates 8:10–15:25 with a midday break 11:35–12:55; Élémentaire operates 8:00–15:30 with midday breaks varying by class; Secondaire runs 8:00–17:35 with a midday break 12:10–13:25 and Saturday mornings reserved for retakes or exams.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school runs a canteen with a weekly menu. The menu for 23–27 March 2026 includes: main dishes such as breaded fish with cheese, chicken drumsticks, lasagna, beef bolognese, goulash, and chicken Milanese; sides of buttered rice, potatoes or mashed potatoes, and broccoli; risotto with pesto; salads including iceberg lettuce, cucumber, Caprese, coleslaw, and beetroot; and desserts such as apple cake, fruit yogurt, Plazma cake, seasonal fruit, and cheesecake.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the AEFE network of partner schools. It has its own statutes and a Parent Association (APE) with its own statutes.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Française de Belgrade ranges from RSD 5,469 to RSD 8,786 for 2026/27.

Frais d'inscription (application / réinscription)

- Frais de première inscription (FPI) : EUR 1,150 par enfant, exigibles au moment de l'inscription. Pour les élèves en Très Petite Section (TPS) et Petite Section (PS) ce montant est déduit de la facture du premier trimestre.
- Frais de réinscription : EUR 280 pour le 1er enfant ; EUR 140 pour le 2e, 3e, etc. Ces frais sont facturés avec la facture du premier trimestre de l'année scolaire.

Frais de scolarité — tarifs annuels et par trimestre (année scolaire 2026/2027)

Les montants ci‑dessous sont indiqués en euros et présentés par parcours (Classique / PARLE ou BFI) avec le total annuel suivi des trois échéances trimestrielles (1er trimestre / 2e trimestre / 3e trimestre).

- Maternelle (TPS, PS, MS, GS)
- Parcours Classique : EUR 6,619 annuel — EUR 2,647 (1er) / EUR 1,986 (2e) / EUR 1,986 (3e).
- Parcours PARLE : EUR 7,129 annuel — EUR 2,851 (1er) / EUR 2,139 (2e) / EUR 2,139 (3e).

- Élémentaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2)
- Parcours Classique : EUR 6,808 annuel — EUR 2,722 (1er) / EUR 2,043 (2e) / EUR 2,043 (3e).
- Parcours PARLE : EUR 7,201 annuel — EUR 2,880 (1er) / EUR 2,161 (2e) / EUR 2,161 (3e).

- Collège (6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème)
- Parcours Classique : EUR 7,911 annuel — EUR 3,165 (1er) / EUR 2,373 (2e) / EUR 2,373 (3e).
- Parcours PARLE : EUR 8,506 annuel — EUR 3,403 (1er) / EUR 2,551 (2e) / EUR 2,551 (3e).

- Lycée (2nde, 1ère, Terminale)
- Parcours BFI (parcours menant au Baccalauréat français international) : EUR 8,298 annuel — EUR 3,319 (1er) / EUR 2,489 (2e) / EUR 2,489 (3e). Les classes de lycée proposent plusieurs parcours (Classique, PARLE/DNL/Section européenne, BFI) ; le calendrier de facturation et les échéances trimestrielles ci‑dessous s'appliquent.

Autres coûts et prestations facturés

- Fournitures et manuels (location annuelle des livres et fournitures, papeterie, cahiers, lectures) : EUR 150 par élève et par année scolaire.
- Activités périscolaires (primaire) et aide aux devoirs (élémentaire) : EUR 160 par trimestre pour une activité d'un jour par semaine.
- Garderie / prolongation d'accueil (maternelle et primaire) : EUR 110 par trimestre pour un jour par semaine ; accueils occasionnels : EUR 10 par heure entamée.
- Restauration (cantine) — tarifs par trimestre : choix 4 jours/semaine ou 5 jours/semaine
- 4 jours / semaine : EUR 392 (1er trimestre) / EUR 266 (2e) / EUR 322 (3e).
- 5 jours / semaine : EUR 490 (1er) / EUR 333 (2e) / EUR 403 (3e).
- Repas occasionnels pour non‑inscrits : EUR 10 par repas.
- Tarifs paniers‑repas (prise à l'école) — par trimestre :
- 4 jours / semaine : EUR 90 (1er) / EUR 60 (2e) / EUR 70 (3e).
- 5 jours / semaine : EUR 112 (1er) / EUR 76 (2e) / EUR 92 (3e).
- Frais d'inscriptions aux examens (annuels) : 3ème — EUR 70 ; 1ère — EUR 320 ; Terminale — EUR 510.
- Manuels non restitués ou rendus inutilisables : facturation au coût d'achat.
- Abattement pour familles nombreuses : 2ème enfant 6% ; 3ème enfant 12% ; 4ème enfant et plus 18%.

Modalités de facturation, échéances et conditions de paiement

- Structure de facturation : frais de scolarité annuels recouvrés en trois trimestres selon la répartition 4/10ème (1er trimestre), 3/10ème (2e) et 3/10ème (3e). Les familles peuvent opter pour le paiement annuel en une seule fois.
- Remise pour paiement anticipé : remise de 5% accordée en cas de paiement intégral de la scolarité annuelle avant le 29 août 2026.
- Délai de paiement : toute facture est due 15 jours calendaires après sa transmission par voie électronique (sauf mention contraire sur la facture). Le non‑paiement dans les délais peut entraîner l'impossibilité d'admission au trimestre suivant et, en cas de non‑paiement du 3e trimestre, la radiation des effectifs. Le versement des FPI conditionne l'inscription.
- Cas particulier Terminale : pour les élèves entrant en Terminale, le paiement des frais de scolarité se fait dans son intégralité au 1er trimestre.
- Arrivée ou départ en cours d'année : facturation au prorata du mois d'arrivée ; en cas de départ en cours d'année, un prorata est appliqué correspondant à 50% du montant dû pour la période.

Remboursements et règles de non‑remboursement

- FPI et frais associés (FAI) : non remboursables, quelle que soit la raison, même en cas de non‑présentation à la rentrée.
- Absences et interruptions de service : aucun remboursement pour absence (remise d'ordre) n'est possible, sauf remise exceptionnelle pouvant être accordée par décision du Conseil de Gestion en cas de maladie ou accident de l'élève sur une durée consécutive supérieure à 30 jours (justifiée par certificat médical).
- Trop‑perçu suite à une décision d'aide à la scolarisation : le trop‑versé est remboursé ou converti en avoir sur le solde dû pour l'année scolaire en cours.

Internat / pension

- Aucun montant de pension ou internat n'est prévu dans la grille tarifaire : l'établissement ne facture pas de frais de pension/boardings distincts dans la documentation tarifaire.

Moyens de paiement et conditions pratiques

- Moyens acceptés : virement bancaire et paiement par carte bancaire. Les frais bancaires liés aux transferts sont à la charge du payeur. Le règlement en espèces à la caisse est limité à EUR 250 (ou équivalent en RSD).
- Pratiques administratives liées aux impayés : procédures de relance et de recouvrement, intérêts légaux en cas de retard et possibilité, après plusieurs relances, d'exiger un prépaiement annuel pour les familles en situation d'impayés récurrents.
Academics

École Française de Belgrade teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Follows the French education system from preschool to high school. The AEFE Convention guarantees continuation of education worldwide. French is the teaching language from Petite Section to Terminale. The school offers two linguistic programs: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). In Cycle 2, Serbian is taught for 2 hours per week and English is mandatory; in Cycle 3, English continues and a fourth language is introduced in 5e (Italian, German, or Spanish). The multilingual framework supports higher education worldwide through the General Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) American Section.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are 520 students and 53 teachers. This yields a student-teacher ratio of about 9.8 to 1.

Higher Education Progression
Higher education is accessible worldwide through the General Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) - American Section. This pathway enables study in France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Multicultural environment where children can flourish, grow, and learn in a pleasant setting. An individual approach focused on the well-being of each child. A rich and ambitious linguistic program—four languages for everyone. The school is certified by the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports and is part of the AEFE network of 540 partner schools in 138 countries. It is a non-profit, private educational organization managed by the Parents' Association. The preschool site opened in 2021 is fully adapted to the needs of the youngest students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
EFB is an inclusive school, and children with disabilities can be admitted. The preschool location opened in 2021 is fully adapted to the needs of the youngest students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Two linguistic programs are offered: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). English is introduced in Grande Section (final year of preschool) with Parle as an option. The teaching language is French, with English available through the Parle program.

Mental Wellbeing
An individual approach focused on the well-being of each child. A multicultural environment helps children flourish in a pleasant setting. EFB is an inclusive school that admits children with disabilities, supporting their well-being. The school operates on two sites, contributing to a stable, safe community.

Safeguarding
The school is certified by the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports. It is a member of the AEFE network of partner schools. It operates as a non-profit organization managed by the Parents' Association. Internal regulations and statutes govern school operations.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1951 as a non-profit association of the students' parents. The statute is registered in Paris, France. The school signed a convention with AEFE on March 4, 1986, and has since been recognized by the French Ministry of Education. In November 2016, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia recognized it as a “foreign educational institution.” In June 2021, the French School in Belgrade became a Serbian entity independent of the Embassy; until then, it was a private school registered by the Embassy of France.

Community
The French School in Belgrade is an international school certified by the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports, and a member of the AEFE network. It is a non-profit, private educational organization registered under Serbian law and financially managed by the Parents' Association, including all students' parents. It provides a multicultural environment where children can flourish in a pleasant setting, an individual approach focused on the well-being of each child, and a rich linguistic program – four languages for everyone. It operates on two sites: the preschool at 10 Sanje Živanovića Street (new location opened in 2021) and the primary, middle and high school at 31-35 Kablarska Street.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The French School of Belgrade is a parent-managed institution. Its development is based on the voluntary commitment of parents from the Parents' Association. By enrolling their children in the school, all parents become legal members of the Association. The parents' association aims to unite parents around the educational community to create a friendly and dynamic environment, suitable for the development of our children at school. The APE presentation clarifies the school management structure, the roles of different school bodies and those of parents, and contains practical information about life in Belgrade as well as the calendar of APE activities; contributions can be made by emailing the APE at ncr@rso.ef.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has an on-site cantine with a weekly menu. A courtyard specially designed for preschool play is available. Garderie after-school care is offered for all ages, up to 17:30 (16:30 on Fridays). After-school activities cover music, ballet, Pilates, and cooking for the youngest; for elementary, there is homework help, arts, culture and language workshops (capoeira, board games, chess) and sports such as basketball and Pilates; for secondary, there are lunchtime workshops, a sports program at the Kosutnjak Sports Institute, and theatre activities. The language of instruction is French, with two linguistic tracks: Classique (French-enriched) and Parle (English-enhanced); English learning begins in Grande Section. The school maintains a CDI library for reading, research, and group work.

Sports Facilities
Sports are organized through the Association Sportive, with multisport activities for secondary students on Wednesdays from 15:30 to 17:30 at the Kosutnjak Sports Institute. Elementary after-school activities include basketball and Pilates. The school offers opportunities to participate in inter-school sporting events through its sports program at Kosutnjak.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches in French and offers two language pathways: Classique (French-enriched) and Parle (English-enhanced), with English instruction beginning in Grande Section. Serbian language study is included in Cycle 2, with two hours per week allocated to language learning, while English is mandatory with the two pathways. Science education emphasizes hands-on learning in biology, physical sciences, technology and informatics. A CDI (library) provides reading, research and group-work spaces, guided by an internal charter. A termly school report is shared with families via the Livreval platform.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school offerings for preschool include music workshops, ballet, Pilates, and cooking for the little ones. Elementary activities include homework help, arts and crafts (visual arts, music, theatre, modeling, pottery), cultural and linguistic workshops (capoeira, board games, chess), and sports (basketball, Pilates). Secondary activities feature lunchtime workshops every day from 12:15 to 13:00, the AS multisport program on Wednesdays from 15:30 to 17:30 at Kosutnjak, and theatre workshops in both middle and high school with final year performances. Registration for activities is handled via the Eduka portal.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The École française de Belgrade offers two linguistic pathways: Classique (enriched French curriculum) and Parle (adapted, with strengthened English). The school is a member of the AEFE network, and AEFE attests that the teaching conforms to the principles, programs, and organization of the French education system, allowing students to continue their education in France or at another AEFE school abroad. The school emphasizes interculturality and provides guidance toward higher education and the world of work. In secondary, students can pursue the general baccalaureate, the European section, or the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with an American track; the general baccalaureate offers seven specialties: humanities, languages, literature and foreign cultures (LLCER), history-geography, geopolitics and political science (HGGSP), economics and social sciences (SES), mathematics, physics-chemistry (SPC), and life sciences (SVT).

Arts & Creative
In the elementary curriculum, arts and music are taught as core components. After school, a range of activities is offered including arts workshops (visual arts, music, theatre, modeling, pottery) and cultural/linguistic clubs (capoeira, board games, chess). The secondary program features theatre workshops in both middle and high school, with year-end performances. Additional after-school options include ballet, pilates, and various arts- and culture-related activities throughout the school levels.

Cultural & Language
Interculturality is central to the school's approach, and the EFB is linked to the AEFE network of international schools. Families choose between two linguistic tracks: Classique and Parle. The language of instruction is French, English is taught from Grande Section and typically reaches CECRL C1–C2 by graduation, Serbian language instruction is also provided, and a fourth language (Italian, German, or Spanish) is offered from class 5e. In secondary, there is a European Section (with English as a disciplinary language in part) and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with an American option, designed to facilitate access to universities worldwide.

Social & Hobbies
A broad menu of after-school activities is available, including sports, arts, and language-based programs. After class, activities for primary and elementary students cover sports, arts, and cultural/linguistic initiatives, with schedules published on the Eduka portal. The school's sport program features the Association Sportive (multisport) on Wednesdays at the Kosutnjak sports institute and ongoing opportunities to compete with local and international schools. Theatre clubs operate in both middle and high school, with end-of-year performances, and there are additional lunchtime and after-school clubs such as capoeira, board games, and chess to foster social and cultural engagement.

Community & Service
The school is governed by a Parent Association (APE) whose members are parents volunteering to support school life; enrollment in the school makes parents members of the APE. The APE aims to unite parents around the educational community and to foster a friendly, vibrant environment with ongoing projects and activities. The school offers a Bourse d'Excellence (Merit Scholarship) for the 2026/2027 school year, covering tuition for two pupils from 3e to Terminale, with eligibility restricted to non-French nationals; applications are due by March 15, 2026. Families can apply for scholarships via the SCOLAIDE portal, and the school notes a potential AEFE Major Scholarship for some candidates depending on eligibility.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides orientation support to help students pursue higher education and the professional world. The European Section and the BFIF (American) track offer enhanced English-language study and project-based learning when applicable, including a two-year in-depth project for BFIF students. The European Section includes a portion of history-geography taught in English (DNL) and extra English instruction, enhancing global readiness. The Baccalauréat général offers seven specialties, supporting diverse academic and professional pathways and university admissions worldwide.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school day begins early and runs well into the afternoon, with different timetables by level and a midday break; primary students attend roughly from 7:45 to 15:30, while secondary runs from about 7:35 to 17:35 (Friday earlier). A school lunch service is available, and a daycare service is offered before or after school hours; in primary, drop-off/pick-up is available until 17:30, with earlier close on Fridays. After-school activities include a range of physical and wellness-oriented options such as sports (basketball), pilates, and other fitness activities, as well as arts and theatre programs, supporting a well-rounded daily life for students.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the teaching language. English is studied from the last year of preschool and reinforced through Parle, with high proficiency by graduation (CERCL C1–C2). In fifth grade, students choose a fourth language from Italian, German, or Spanish. Serbian language and culture are integrated into the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
Two linguistic programs: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). French is the teaching language in classes. English is introduced in the last year of preschool, and students typically achieve CERCL levels C1–C2 by graduation. Serbian language and culture are part of the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Kindergarten admission: For admission to kindergarten, a child must be toilet trained, including during nap time. 2. New student admissions for 2026/2027: To enroll your child at the EFB for the next school year, you may pre-register, from kindergarten through terminale, for the 2026/2027 year starting February 9, 2026. The school uses an online pre-registration process via the Eduka portal. The application will be processed only if the file is complete, and all mandatory fields are filled. The registration becomes definitive after payment of an 1,150€ registration fee per child and validation of the file by the school leadership; the fee is non-refundable if the child does not present. 3. Level test: Children coming from a non-French system (French public school or AEFE-approved establishment) will take a level test before entering elementary or secondary. 4. Re-enrollments 2026/2027: The re-enrollment campaign for 2026/2027 for currently enrolled students opens on March 9, 2026 and is completed online via Eduka; re-enrollment is definitive only if the dossier is complete and tuition is up to date. 5. Scholarships/financial aid: Families of students with French nationality may apply for a school scholarship directly on the SCOLAIDE portal; this procedure supports tuition. The EFB also offers an Excellence Scholarship for 2026/2027 to two merit students; it covers the tuition for the 3e through Terminale years (four years) and only tuition. Eligible candidates are not French nationality; the two recipients will sit the French Baccalaureate, which opens access to higher education worldwide and may meet AEFE's Excellence Major Scholarship criteria for partial funding of higher education in France. The application dossier requires: school reports for 6e and 7e years; DELF results showing a minimum level of B1 (or enrollment to take the exam at the Institut Français); a completed nomination form in French detailing the candidate's interest in French and motivation to study at the EFB, plus the orientation project. The complete dossier must be submitted to the EFB before March 15, 2026 by email to the Secrétariat élèves. The candidate form and the diffusion authorization are available on the page. For the online application, see the Eduka portal; contact details for the Secrétariat élèves are listed on the site.

Scholarships
Excellence Scholarship: For the 2026/2027 academic year, the School's Governing Council has decided to offer two merit scholarships. The scholarship opens admission to EFB and entirely covers tuition from 3e through Terminale (four years), and covers only tuition. The two selected students will be presented to the French Baccalaureate, which opens doors to higher education worldwide, and they may also meet the criteria for AEFE's Excellence Major Scholarship, which could partially fund higher education in France. Eligibility requires non-French nationality and current enrollment in a Serbian middle school (osnovna škola) in 8th grade with at least B1 in French and strong academic performance. The application dossier must include: report cards for 6e and 7e years, DELF results demonstrating B1 (or enrollment to take the exam at the Institut Français), and the candidate form (in French) explaining the interest in French and motivation to study at the EFB, along with the orientation project. The complete dossier must be submitted to the EFB before March 15, 2026 by email to the Secrétariat élèves; forms such as the Candidate Form and the Diffusion Authorization are available on the page. Tatjana Visnjić is the Secrétariat élèves contact for more information.
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