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Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv

Ukraine, Kyiv

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees UAH 5,000 - 7,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 472
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv is a French international day school in Kyiv for ages 3–18, with the maternelle/early primary site at 21, rue Lypynskogo and the collège-lycée site at Tulchynska Street 5. The school is conventionné with AEFE and follows the French Ministry of National Education programs. Classes are taught in French, with Ukrainian language and culture integrated; since its first graduating class, all pupils have obtained the French baccalaureate. Ukrainian students receive a Ukrainian certificate, while Parcoursup provides access to higher education in France. Facilities include a cantine, a gym, climbing facilities, a playground, a CDI with French-language novels and an online library, and a supervised study room. DELF exams are offered with school support. Signature activities include Poésie: la voix du cœur, the Festival Anne de Kyiv, theatre and choir, and multilingual projects. The school emphasizes civic and cultural activities and participates in AEFE initiatives.

21, rue Lypynskogo (Lypynskogo Street 21), Kyiv 01054 (maternelle and early primary); Tulchynska Street 5, Kyiv (middle and upper secondary)

The Essentials

Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv has 472 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in French.

Location

Kyiv, Ukraine. Lipynskoho Street 21 (PS, MS, GS, CP) and Tulczynska Street 5 (middle and senior classes).

Stages

From Petite Section to Terminale générale. Lipynskoho 21 hosts PS, MS, GS and CP; Tulczynska 5 hosts middle and high school (collège and lycée).

Type

French international day school; establishment conventionné with the French Ministry of Education.

Country affiliation

France; follows the French national education programs and is part of the AEFE network.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a board of parent-elected representatives and is AEFE-conventioned, AEFE being the Agency for French Education Abroad under the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs that supervises a network of international French-education establishments.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv ranges from UAH 5,000 to UAH 7,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- First-time application fee (Droits de première inscription, DPI): EUR 1,000 for the first child.
- Sibling DPI: EUR 500 for the second child; EUR 300 for each additional child.
- DPI are charged once for the family's schooling and are non‑refundable.

Annual tuition (écolage) by cycle

- Maternelle (preschool): EUR 5,000 per year.
- École élémentaire (primary): EUR 5,000 per year.
- Collège & Lycée (secondary): EUR 7,000 per year.

Demi‑pension (school meals) — annual rates

- Maternelle: EUR 600 per year for 5 days/week; EUR 500 per year for 4 days/week.
- Élémentaire: EUR 700 per year for 5 days/week; EUR 575 per year for 4 days/week.
- Secondaire: EUR 900 per year for 5 days/week; EUR 750 per year for 4 days/week.
- Meal charges are billed and paid monthly at cost; the school may adjust in the billing cycle.

Périscolaire / activités extra‑scolaires (clubs)

- 1 club: EUR 15 per month.
- 2 clubs: EUR 30 per month.
- 3 clubs: EUR 45 per month.
- 4 clubs: EUR 60 per month.
- Clubs run from 1 October to 30 June and are invoiced October–June.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoices are issued monthly on the 15th of the month preceding the month of service (calendar covers September–June).
- The first payment for September is due in June (first payment due June 2026 for the 2026/2027 school year). Subsequent invoices are payable by the 1st of the month due.
- The school issues up to ten payments corresponding to the months of the academic period. (Monthly invoicing and the ten‑month calendar are shown in the financial regulation.)
- Fees are stated and fixed in euros; an official exchange rate (Ministry of Finance rate) is used for conversions if needed.

Examples of monthly installments (calculation based on the school's monthly billing schedule)

- If tuition is spread evenly across the ten monthly billing months shown in the schedule, indicative monthly amounts (calculated):
- Maternelle / Élémentaire: EUR 5,000 ÷ 10 = EUR 500 per month.
- Collège & Lycée: EUR 7,000 ÷ 10 = EUR 700 per month.
- These monthly figures are a straightforward division of the published annual fee by the ten billing months shown in the school's payment calendar and are provided as an illustrative breakdown consistent with the invoice timetable in the financial regulation.

Sibling discounts

- Discount applies only to tuition (écolage):
- 2nd child: 15% reduction on tuition.
- 3rd child: 30% reduction on tuition.
- 4th child and subsequent children: 50% reduction on tuition.

Late payment and penalties

- Late payments are recalculated using the exchange rate at the time funds are received.
- If payment is overdue by more than 15 days, a penalty of 0.1% per day may be applied to the outstanding sum.
- Overdue payments of more than one month can lead to temporary exclusion of the pupil until the debt is settled.

Refunds, absence and early withdrawal rules

- DPI (first‑time registration fees) are not refundable.
- Short absences do not entitle to any reduction of tuition.
- For medical absences of seven consecutive days or more (with prior administration notification and medical certificate), meal charges for those days are not billed.
- On early departure during the school year, the family must notify the school in writing; any month that has begun is due in full, and outstanding payments for the current month must be settled on the date of withdrawal.

Boarding / Internat

- No boarding or internat fees are listed; the school's financial regulation and contact information do not include an internat option or boarding tariffs. Boarding is therefore not applicable.

Other costs or potential fees

- The financial regulation sets the main recurring amounts above and specifies club and meal charges. It does not itemize uniform charges, textbook or exam fees in the published financial regulation document.
- Late pick‑up at after‑school care is billed: EUR 10 for each 15‑minute increment from 17:05.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school's published financial regulation document and public contact pages list the billing schedule, amounts and contact details but do not specify the permitted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, card, direct debit) or bank account coordinates in the published regulation. For payment method details, use the school's contact channels.

Key practical notes for parents (concise)

- Annual tuition: Maternelle/Primary EUR 5,000; Secondary EUR 7,000.
- DPI charged once per family and non‑refundable: EUR 1,000 / 500 / 300 (1st/2nd/each additional).
- Monthly invoices issued on the 15th; payments due by the 1st of each month; first installment due in June for September.
Academics

Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The school follows the French Ministry of National Education programs. Teaching hours are set by these programs. In the framework of the multi-year school project, mastery of the French language is a central objective. Secondary education ranges from 6th to 9th grade (collège) and 10th to 12th grade (lycée). Since our first graduating class, all students have obtained the baccalaureate. The baccalaureate provides access to higher education in France via Parcoursup.

Exam Results

100% pass rate in the Baccalaureat.

Higher Education Progression

After the Lycée, the baccalaureate provides access to higher education in France via Parcoursup. Students can also enroll in NMT (HMT) and pursue higher education in the Ukrainian system.
Parent Experience

History

Founded in 1994, the Petite École Anne de Kyiv was homologated in 1995, renamed Collège Français Anne de Kiev in 2005, and became Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv in 2010. The lycée is governed by a board of elected parent representatives and is conventioned with AEFE, the agency under the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs that oversees a network of international French-education establishments. It follows the programs of the French Ministry of National Education, and teaching hours are set by these programs. Since our first graduating class, all our pupils have obtained the French baccalaureate.

Community

The school maintains blogs for each primary class (maternelles, CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) and language blogs for Ukrainian and English. Pronote and social media channels are available, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Agora. The site lists partners under the “Nos partenaires” section.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The lycée is governed by a board of elected parent representatives and is conventioned with AEFE, the agency under the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs that oversees a network of international French-education establishments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school has a playground on site. Meals are served in the cantine during lunch. The CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) holds a collection of French-language novels and other literary works, complemented by an online library. A supervised study room is available for students during free time.

Sports Facilities

The school has a gymnasium on site. Students have climbing sessions in a gymnasium. There is a playground for outdoor play and sports.

Academic Facilities

The school provides education for children aged 3 to 18, following French and Ukrainian programs. Students graduate with the French Baccalauréat, with Ukrainian students receiving a Ukrainian certificate. DELF exams are offered with school support for non-native French speakers. The CDI library provides printed readings and an online library, with reading suggestions linked to the program.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school runs a poetry recitation contest called 'Poésie: la voix du cœur'. The school participates in francophone events such as Anne de Kiev Fest and DELF-related activities; theatre courses and Pathé Live screenings are organized, with Arte resources available. The CDI library hosts reading activities and provides reading recommendations; there are summer reading lists and access to the online library.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers academic enrichment beyond the classroom through competitions and specialized projects. In 1ère, geopolitics is studied through hands-on work such as a session with European Parliament member Sylvie Guillaume. Twenty students in Première and Seconde prepared for and took the DELE, the Diplôme d'Espagnol comme Langue Étrangère, with in‑year preparation provided. Students also participate in language and culture contests such as El Campeonato to test Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge. As part of the Week of French Lycées around the world, the school engaged in projects highlighting multiculturalism and the AEFE network.

Arts & Creative

Arts plastiques and theatre are showcased during the Week of French Lycées around the world, including a collective artistic project and a theatre performance led by the arts team. A school choir performed during the week, and a photo exhibition was displayed for parents and students. A short film about language, friendship, and identity was produced by older students as part of multilingual projects. The school also hosts musical and arts events such as Festival Anne de Kyiv and a music competition.

Cultural & Language

During the Week of French Lycées around the world, projects explored multiculturalism and multilingualism and the strength of the AEFE network. The week featured language-focused work, including short films and multilingual poetry and storytelling, with students using French, Ukrainian, English, Spanish, and Russian. A short film about identity across languages and cultures and projects like M Croissant highlighted cross-cultural dialogue. The school also marks language and cultural events such as Festival Anne de Kyiv, featuring French songs and multilingual performances.

Social & Hobbies

Extracurricular life includes interclass quizzes (Grand Quizz Interclasses) with large student participation. The school also runs interactive language games and activities such as grand Kahoot challenges. Chasse aux trésors (treasure hunts) and other creative language challenges are part of student life.

Community & Service

Community service and charitable activities are part of student life. The Charity Bazaar, organized by the International Women's Club of Kiev, involves students in fundraising and outreach. Students also collect and donate books and toys to hospital children as part of solidarity projects.

Leadership & Professional

The school operates a Student Council (Conseil de Vie Lycéenne), which engages students in leadership and school life initiatives. Governance bodies such as the Conseil d'établissement and the Conseil de vie lycéenne coordinate student- and parent-involved activities and oversight of educational life. Students participate in solidarity and service projects organized by the CVL and collaborate with staff to implement initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports are a regular part of school life, including a school swimming competition that brings together students and other teams. Cross-country events (cross du lycée) are organized, fostering fitness and competitive spirit. Other sports activities and tournaments, such as futsal, are also part of the school's athletic life.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught are French (instruction aligned with the French Ministry of Education) and English, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian. English emphasizes speaking and Cambridge certifications with a CEFR C1 target. Spanish is taught as LV2 from 5ème to Terminale, with the DELE exam option; Ukrainian is taught as a language, and History and Mathematics are taught in Ukrainian. Russian is a mandatory foreign language from 6e to Terminale, with LE and LA levels and LV1-LV3 exam options.

Bilingual Teaching

French is the language of instruction, following the French Ministry of Education programs, with mastery of French a central objective. English is taught with a communicative approach, and the general level of English is high, with Cambridge exam preparation since 2017 targeting CEFR C1. Ukrainian is taught as a language and History and Mathematics are taught in Ukrainian; Russian is a mandatory foreign language from 6th grade to Terminale, with two levels (LE and LA). Spanish is taught as LV2 from 5ème to Terminale, with the DELE exam option.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Admission. Ecole maternelle: The child must be 3 years old by December 31 of the current year, and the child must be up to date with mandatory vaccines for admission and for continuing schooling. Ecole élémentaire: The child must be six years old by December 31 of the current year; for non-French-speaking students, the school assesses the level of French and the family project before validating the inscription, and the families sign a contract that specifies their role. The vaccination requirement applies to both levels. 2. Inscription. An inscription is effective only after a meeting between the headmaster and the family, with a complete registration file and payment of tuition fees. Families commit to updating administrative information as necessary. Registration constitutes adhesion to the present regulation. 3. Attendance and Obligations. Enrollment implies regular attendance, with respect for school hours. In case of late or absence, families must inform the establishment in the morning. Upon the child's return, a medical certificate or written justification must be provided to the teacher. If the illness is contagious or parasitic, parents must inform as soon as possible; a certificate of non-contagion will be required on return.
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