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Ecole française Jean de La Fontaine

Thailand, Phuket

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees THB 260,000 - 340,000
Ages 6 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 36
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Part of
Ecole Française Internationale
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

École Française Jean de La Fontaine is a French-English bilingual school located in Rawai, Phuket. It was founded in 2021 by Julien Bliècq and follows the official French national curriculum. The school serves students from CP (around age 6) through to early secondary levels (5ème), with instruction delivered 60% in French and 40% in English. Each class is limited to a maximum of 12 students, and the daily schedule runs from 08:20 to 15:00 with lessons divided into 50-minute periods. The school shares a green, open campus with a Canadian programme and includes meals, snacks, and uniforms in the tuition fees. There is no boarding or school bus service. The academic programme includes core subjects as well as music, art, and physical education. Tuition ranges from THB 260,000 to THB 340,000 annually depending on the payment schedule. Admissions are ongoing and certain year groups are at full capacity.

This campus is part of Ecole Française Internationale

21 Soi Salika, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand

The Essentials

Ecole française Jean de La Fontaine has 36 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, French.

Location
École Française Jean de La Fontaine is located on Soi Salika in Rawai, in the southern part of Phuket, Thailand. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood near local amenities and within driving distance of Rawai Beach. The campus is accessible via Wiset Road, one of the main roads in southern Phuket. Public transport options are limited in the area, and most families commute by private vehicle.

Stages
École Française Jean de La Fontaine is divided into Primary and Lower Secondary sections. The Primary section covers CP to CM2, while the Lower Secondary section currently includes Collège starting from 6ème.

Type
École Française Jean de La Fontaine is a co-educational day school serving students from CP (Grade 1) through Collège (Lower Secondary). Boarding facilities are not offered.

Additional learning support
École Française Jean de La Fontaine does not publicly provide information about learning support services.

Country affiliation
École Française Jean de La Fontaine follows the official French national curriculum and is affiliated with the French Ministry of National Education.

Religious affiliation
École Française Jean de La Fontaine is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes students of all backgrounds.

School day structure
At École Française Jean de La Fontaine, classes run from 8:20 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The day is structured into 50-minute sessions with a morning break, a lunch period, and an afternoon snack break. All meals and snacks are provided as part of the school day.

Bus service
École Française Jean de La Fontaine does not offer a school bus or transport service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required and are included in the tuition; uniforms are provided as part of the fees.

Food Options
Food is prepared on site by the on-site kitchen and served hot. Lunch is included in tuition, and there are morning and afternoon snacks daily. The kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions, and meals are served in the canteen or at shaded tables on the terrace and in the garden.

Governance and Ownership
The French Jean de La Fontaine section is integrated into Lighthouse International School campus in Phuket; Julien Bliècq is the founder.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole française Jean de La Fontaine ranges from THB 260,000 to THB 340,000 for 2026/27.

Application and One-Time Fees


* Registration Fee: THB 40,000 per year (non-refundable)
* Covers administrative costs, pedagogical materials (textbooks, supplies), insurance (accident coverage up to THB 10,000 per incident), school uniforms, lunch, and two daily snacks.

Annual Tuition Fees


* All Year Groups (CP–Collège):
* Termly Payment Option:
* September–December: THB 88,000
* January–March: THB 66,000
* April–June: THB 66,000
* Total Annual Tuition (Termly): THB 220,000
* Monthly Payment Option:
* THB 25,000 × 12 months = THB 300,000
* Same inclusions as termly payment

Short-Term Enrolment Fees


* Weekly Enrolment:
* Admin Fee: THB 2,000
* Tuition: THB 8,000 per week
* Monthly Enrolment:
* Admin Fee: THB 5,000
* Tuition: THB 30,000 per month

*Note: Short-term fees are for temporary access to the bilingual programme and are separate from annual enrolments.*

Other Costs


* Uniforms: Included in the registration fee
* Lunch and Snacks: Included in registration and tuition
* School Supplies: Included in registration
* After-school Programme: Offered, but pricing not disclosed
* Transportation: No school bus service offered
* Extracurricular Activities: Included in daily programme

Payment Terms and Methods


* Tuition can be paid monthly or by term
* Monthly fees are due before the 1st of each month
* Term payments are due before the start of each term
* Payment Method: Bank transfer (arranged via WhatsApp or school contact)
* No listed penalties for late payment
* No sibling discount or full-year payment discount is advertised

Refund Policy


* Registration fee is non-refundable
* No other refund policy is stated
Academics

Ecole française Jean de La Fontaine teaches French Curriculum for students aged 6 to 14.

Curriculum
École Française Jean de La Fontaine follows the official French national curriculum from CP (Primary Grade 1) through to Collège (Lower Secondary).

The academic programme is bilingual, with approximately 60% of instruction delivered in French and 40% in English. Core subjects include French language, mathematics, science, history–geography, and moral and civic education. English is taught as both a language subject and a medium of instruction for certain topics such as science and humanities.

Students in the primary cycle (CP to CM2) develop foundational skills across academic and creative areas, including music, art, and physical education. From 6ème (first year of Collège), the curriculum follows the French lower secondary framework, introducing more structured interdisciplinary learning while continuing bilingual immersion.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes a “bienveillante” (caring) and confidence-building environment, encouraging children to take initiative and work in teams within a multicultural setting. Their “développement personnel” programme includes activities like meditation, yoga, and cultural workshops to help students develop creativity, teamwork, and emotional resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose any information about SEN provision, specific support staff, or adapted programmes for students with special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no specific mention of an EAL support programme, dedicated staff, or specialised classes for non-native English speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
The school highlights its calm, green environment as part of a nurturing educational setting. Through its "personal development" programme, students engage in yoga and meditation, which are intended to support stress management, self-confidence, and creativity.

Safeguarding
There is no publicly available information on the school's website regarding child protection policies, safeguarding staff, or formal procedures to ensure student safety.
Parent Experience

History
École Française Jean de La Fontaine was founded in 2021 by Julien Bliècq, who also serves as the school’s principal. The school was established to offer a bilingual French-English curriculum in Phuket and follows the French Ministry of National Education’s programme. It operates as part of Lighthouse International School and is housed on a shared campus in Rawai. The school began with a small group and has since expanded its primary and lower secondary offerings.

Community
The school community includes both short- and long-term students, with enrolment open to families residing in Phuket and to those temporarily staying on the island. Events such as Valentine’s Day, Songkran, and beach cleanups are part of school life, and are shared publicly by the school to highlight community involvement. Bilingualism is central to its cultural ethos, with activities often run in both French and English.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no public mention of a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on the school’s website.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a bilingual French-English institution located on the Lighthouse International School campus in Phuket. Class sizes are limited to 12 students per level. The program integrates the French national education curriculum with daily English immersion through the Lighthouse campus. The campus is calm, green, and human-scaled to support personalized learning.

Sports Facilities
Sports and physical education are part of the program and are conducted in collaboration with the Lighthouse campus, where anglophone peers participate in activities.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum follows the French Education Nationale program. Instruction is bilingual with about 60% of teaching in French and 40% in English. Elementary classes CP through CM2 have up to 12 students. In the collège, French and mathematics are taught in small classes by French teachers, while English and history-geography are taught by anglophone teachers on the Lighthouse campus. The first year of collège includes a 6e class with tariffs the same as elementary.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers activities in arts, culture, and sports as part of its program, and emphasizes initiative, confidence, and cross-cultural exchange through an immersive bilingual environment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Programs of artistic, cultural, and sporting activities are offered to help students develop their passions and express themselves across different media. A benevolent, student-centered pedagogy encourages initiative, free expression, and creative exploration. The school provides a calm, verdant environment with small class sizes that support individualized attention and personal growth.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a bilingual, immersion-based French-English program. English is taught by native-speaking teachers, with daily immersion alongside anglophone peers in sport, art, and music. The elementary program is structured as 60% French and 40% English. The school operates within an international campus on Phuket, integrated with Lighthouse International School.

Leadership & Professional
Personalized guidance supports students in post-school orientation, helping them identify and pursue future goals. The school's approach is global in outlook and is integrated with Lighthouse to provide cross-cultural opportunities and a broader perspective. The founder of the school is Julien Bliècq.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school is located at 21 Soi Salika, Rawai, Phuket, in a calm, verdant setting. Class sizes are limited to 12, enabling a supportive, individualized learning environment. The pedagogical approach emphasizes initiative, confidence, and well-being as part of daily learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are French and English. French follows the Education Nationale curriculum; English is delivered through immersion with native-speaking teachers. The elementary program targets roughly 60% French and 40% English in instruction, with some subjects taught in English as progress allows. In maternelle, daily English immersion and weekly initiation to French prepare students to join CP with foundations in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual French-English education. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students. The bilingual program uses immersion in English alongside French instruction.

Immersion Programs
English is taught by native-speaking teachers. In maternelle, children have daily English immersion and weekly sessions of French. In elementary, English is taught by native speakers, with other subjects delivered in English as progress allows; the program targets about 60% French and 40% English. In collège, English and history-geography are taught with anglophone peers from Lighthouse on the same campus.
Reputation

Awards
The school has not published any awards or external recognitions it has received.

Accreditations
French Ministry of National Education: This accreditation confirms that the school follows the official French national curriculum and complies with the educational standards set by the French government.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Review the registration overview. Parents are encouraged to view the school’s admissions table online, which shows real-time enrolment availability by year level. Certain classes (e.g. CE1–CE2) may be full, and others may have limited spots available.

2. Arrange a trial session. The school offers a free trial class for prospective students. This allows the child to experience the bilingual classroom environment before committing to enrolment.

3. Submit enrolment documents. Families complete the official registration and pay the non-refundable THB 40,000 annual registration fee. The fee includes uniforms, meals, and insurance.

4. Receive confirmation of admission. Once payment and documentation are received, families will receive a confirmation of placement and start date. The school follows the French academic calendar, beginning in early September.

Scholarships
The school does not offer any scholarships. There is no information on merit-based or need-based financial aid options published on the website.

Waitlist
The school operates a waitlist system when classes reach full capacity. Real-time updates on class availability are published on the school’s website.
School Events
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