Lycée Français Saint Louis Stockholm

The Lycée Français Saint Louis de Stockholm is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The address is Essingestråket 24, 112 66 Stockholm. It is a French international school affiliated with the AEFE network.

Swedish Förskola (non-homologated) for younger children; elementary CP–CM2; collège (6e–3e); lycée (2nde–Terminale).

French international school (AEFE-contracted) offering a homologated French curriculum from CP to Terminale; Swedish Förskola for younger children is non-homologated; no boarding facilities.

Inclusive education is a core principle; specialized teachers and assistants support students with difficulties. Plans include Plan d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI), Projet Personalisé de Scolarisation (PPS), Plan d'Accompagnement Personalisé (PAP), and Programme Personalisé de Réussite Educative (PPRE). Melodys, a music-based pedagogy, supports learning difficulties.

France (AEFE network).

The LFSL educational offer follows the French National Education programs with an opening to the host country through a Swedish International Section. Three alternatives are offered at the Lycée: Baccalauréat, general option; French International Baccalauréat (BFI); and Baccalauréat and Gymnasieexamen (Swedish diploma equal to the Baccalauréat). The BFI is taught in a trilingual format: French–Swedish–English. The Swedish education is added to the French education, and Swedish high school diploma (Gymnasieexamen) is available for students with Swedish as mother tongue. After 3ème, the typical progression is to continue to 2nde within the Lycée; the Baccalaureate is offered in 1ère and Terminale with continuous assessment and final exams, including a major oral at the end of Terminale; students may also take BF I. Getting a baccalauréat opens the door to higher education in France, Sweden or other countries.

In 2025, 100% of candidates obtained the Baccalauréat; 98% obtained the Diplôme National de Brevet. These results are among the best of international French schools.

The French International Baccalauréat (BFI) is recognized and provides direct access to programs taught in Swedish at Swedish universities. Getting a Baccalaureat opens the door to higher education in France, Sweden or other countries. LFSL provides orientation resources to help students with higher education choices in the French, Swedish or International higher education system. Guidance for university studies in Sweden is available, including guides and application steps.

LFSL emphasizes student well-being within a Swedish context. The Health Path – Parcour Santé is central to the school project and focuses on interpersonal relationships, health and support for students with special needs to help them succeed. A team of specialists in mental and physical health works daily with teachers and educational staff to promote well-being. Health education is a key factor in student well-being, academic achievement and equity. The school recognises social and emotional development as an integral part of its educational approach.

LFSL meets the teaching needs of students with special needs in primary and secondary education. Inclusive education is a cornerstone of LFSL and AEFE. Special teachers and assistants support students in the classroom. Support is planned in consultation with families, teachers, the principal and the health team to adapt teaching to each student's needs. Plans include: Individual Care Plan (PAI) for chronic health conditions; Personal Schooling Project (PPS) for physical, sensory, cognitive or psychological needs; Personal Support Plan (PAP) with pedagogical adaptations; and Personal Training Program (PPRE) to address learning gaps with targeted support. Mélodys, a musical pedagogy for learning difficulties, is used as part of the support program.

LFSL offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) in a trilingual format: French, Swedish and English. The diploma is recognized in France, Sweden and internationally. In Sweden, earning the BFI grants direct access to programs taught in Swedish at Swedish universities.

Health education is a key factor in student well-being, academic achievement and equity. The Health Path – Parcour Santé is central to the LFSL school project. A team of specialists in mental and physical health works daily with teachers and educational staff to support student well-being. The team includes a School Nurse, a Specialized Pedagogue, a School Psychologist and a Kurator (psychosocial expert). These professionals collaborate to create conditions for students to feel secure, supported and able to achieve their goals.

LFSL safeguards student welfare through the Health Path and psychosocial support team. The School Nurse detects and prevents health problems and promotes health at individual and collective levels. The Specialized Pedagogue screens and diagnoses disabilities and provides guidance to families and teachers. The School Psychologist supports teachers in understanding and managing student difficulties. The Kurator acts as the psychosocial expert to help students feel good at school and to place them in favorable conditions for success. The team collaborates with families, teachers and the health staff to ensure safe and supportive learning environments.

ENROLMENT 2026-2027 is OPEN. Applications are submitted via the Eduka platform. The Lyce9e Frane7ais Saint Louis de Stockholm is part of the AEFE international network and follows the French Ministry of Education's national curriculum, enabling the DNB, the Baccalaure9at, and the Swedish OIB at Terminale. Swedish teaching is also provided at LFSL. Primary-school admissions prioritize: French families living in Sweden for a limited time who come from the French school system; children from third-country families who live in Sweden for a limited time and belong to the French school system; siblings; and in CP, children who have attended Förskolan Lyce9e Frane7ais Saint Louis; other cases considered. High-school enrollment prioritizes: children from French families in Sweden; children from third-country families who have entered the French school system; and Swedish families who have completed their schooling in the French system and have chosen to study for the French Baccalaure9at. All children who do not come from the French school system must undergo a level assessment. ADMISSION FEE: a registration fee of SEK 1,890 (2026-2027) plus an economic regulation; enrollment takes effect upon payment and approval of the financial regulation. The school is open to all nationalities, with good knowledge of French essential from CP (6 years). Documents required include evidence of citizenship, family booklet, diploma from the previous school, current-year grades (and the third term of the previous year), and guardian documents in case of divorce/legal separation. Before School Start: a certificate that the student has left the previous school (exeat) and the full school dossier, including prior school approval to move up to the next class, plus health documentation, are required. Preschool LFSL: To apply for a place, use the Stockholm City preschool queue portal; a Swedish personal identity number is required. The allocation of preschool places is based on capacity with priority criteria: 1. sibling priority; 2) registration date in the queue.

AEFE scholarships are granted to French children aged 6 or older on income criteria and may cover all or part of the school fees in limited cases. In cases where education in French is not possible, CNED-based scholarships may be requested under the same conditions. All information about scholarships, application forms and required documents is available on the French Embassy's website.

Preschool waitlist is accessed through the City of Stockholm registration portal; you must be registered in Sweden and have a Swedish electronic legitimation.