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Lycee Francais de Tachkent

Uzbekistan, Tashkent

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 127
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Uzbek
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Lycee Francais de Tachkent is a French international school in Uzbekistan. The campus offers Preschool through High School in the French education framework. Elementary is AEFE-accredited and secondary CNED-accredited; the school has been part of AEFE since 2001. It maintains multilingual education with 12 nationalities represented, and languages at primary level include English and Russian, with four living languages offered alongside French. Class sizes are small, averaging about 18 students per class, supporting individualized progress. The school reports a 99% pass rate at the Baccalaureate Diploma and Junior School Certificate since inception. Facilities include a 2022 indoor gymnasium and access to the nearby Dinamo complex, featuring a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a multi-sport facility. The Centre de Documentation BCD library supports study with NTIC courses; CNED materials and corrections are prepared on-site for collège; a cantine operates with online payment. Extracurriculars include robotics, chess, arts, choir, drama and dance.

Kalandar Dr 14, 100170, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The Essentials

Lycee Francais de Tachkent has 127 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, French.

Location
Address: 14 Kalandar Street, 100170, Mirzo-Ulugbek, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The school is located in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district of Tashkent. It serves local and expatriate Francophone communities in Uzbekistan.

Stages
Eight levels of education; Fifteen CNED-homologated levels.

Type
The school is an international French school, accredited by AEFE for elementary and CNED for secondary.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Twelve nationalities are represented.

Country affiliation
French international school; AEFE and CNED affiliation.

School day structure
Preschool: 24 hours per week. Primary (Preschool–CM2) runs 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:05 to 13:15; Wednesday finishes at 12:05. Secondary schedules vary by grade.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Preschool lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Primary school lunch break from 12:05 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Monday to Friday).

Governance and Ownership
The French School of Tashkent is governed by a French association under law 1901, under the authority of the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan; it has AEFE accreditation for Elementary and CNED accreditation for Secondary and has been an AEFE partner since 2001.
Fees
Application / first‑registration fees
- Maternelle (first registration): EUR 750.00.
- Primary, Collège, Lycée (first registration): EUR 1,500.00.
- Sibling discounts on first‑registration fees: 50% for the second child and 75% for the third child and subsequent children. Special AEFE‑network abatements apply (50% for 1st and 2nd child, 75% for 3rd and more for children coming from an AEFE establishment). Sums paid remain acquired by the school in case of withdrawal.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term amounts by year group)
- Maternelle — Petite Section: Term 1 (September) EUR 1,060.00; Term 2 (December) EUR 795.00; Term 3 (April) EUR 795.00; Total annual tuition EUR 2,650.00.
- Maternelle — Moyenne & Grande Section: Term 1 EUR 2,120.00; Term 2 EUR 1,590.00; Term 3 EUR 1,590.00; Total annual tuition EUR 5,300.00.
- Primary, Collège, Lycée (2nde, 1ère): Term 1 EUR 3,560.00; Term 2 EUR 1,920.00; Term 3 EUR 1,920.00; Total annual tuition EUR 7,400.00.
- Lycée — Terminale: Total annual tuition EUR 7,400.00 (payment appears as shown in the school schedule).
- Family and personnel abatements on annual tuition: 30% discount for the 3rd child and subsequent children enrolled at the school; children of a parent employed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) receive an annual tuition rate of EUR 2,650.00 regardless of class. Arrival during the school year is charged pro rata temporis from the date of entry; any term started is due in full on departure.

CNED (secondary) fees
- Annual CNED fees for Collège and Lycée: EUR 1,000.00 per year. Payment due in full no later than 30 September or in the month of entry. (Fee shown as indicative and subject to change by the CNED provider.)

Other recurring costs and school services
- School canteen (daily rates, paid in local currency — Uzbek sums): Maternelle daily tariff 40,000 UZS; Primary daily tariff 45,000 UZS; Collège/Lycée daily tariff 50,000 UZS. Payment is made in advance by defined periods.
- Homework help (aide aux devoirs): 30,000 UZS (indicative).
- Extracurricular / after‑school activities: 30,000 UZS (indicative).
- Annual membership to the local Alliance Française (AFT) is included in the tuition fees and gives access to the médiathèque and cultural activities; the membership card is to be collected on site.
- School supplies and stationery are not provided by the school; families must obtain required materials before the start of the school year (lists are published per class). Uniform requirements are not listed as a school‑provided cost.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition invoices are issued by term and payment is due on receipt before the invoice due date.
- Penalties for late or incomplete payment: 5% of the total amount due per month of delay, calculated from the invoice due date.
- Re‑registration: re‑enrolment is tacit and free unless outstanding debts remain on 30 June; families who do not want automatic re‑enrolment must notify the school secretary by 30 June.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Amounts already paid remain acquired by the school in the event of withdrawal or departure during the school year (no refund). Any term begun is due in full regardless of the reason for departure. Arrival during the year is charged pro rata from the date of entry.

Boarding fees
- The school does not list boarding/boarding fees; no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is indicated.

Fee payment options
- Payments may be made at the school's accounting service; a receipt will be issued on payment. Alternatively, payments may be made by bank transfer. Bank details on file for transfers include Kapital Bank JSCB with dedicated UZS, USD and EUR account numbers and SWIFT KACHUZ22; bank charges are borne by the payer. The school requests that transfers include the pupil's full name and the invoiced period. Mode of payment is shown as bank transfer (with invoice number and family name referenced).
Academics

Lycee Francais de Tachkent teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool through High School is offered. The school follows the French education system, with AEFE accreditation for Elementary and CNED accreditation for Secondary. The school has 99% success at the Baccalaureate Diploma and the Junior School Certificate. 12 nationalities are represented and there is multilingual education. Small class sizes support individual progress.

Exam Results
The school has 99% success at the Baccalaureate Diploma and the Junior School Certificate.
Parent Experience

History
The French School of Tachkent began in 1997 as a result of French expatriate parents' desire to offer continuity of education and access to high-quality education for Francophones and Francophiles in Uzbekistan. A French association under Law 1901, formed by the parent community and under the authority of the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan, supports the school's mission to extend the Public Service of French education abroad. The school currently welcomes more than 100 students from Uzbekistan and more than ten other nationalities, with more than 20 teachers providing education from Preschool to Grade 12 and a 99% success rate at the Baccalaureate Diploma and the Junior School Certificate since the school's creation. The languages taught at primary level are English and Russian; in total, four living languages are offered in addition to French during schooling. The school has been a partner of AEFE since 2001.

Community
Extracurricular activities and physical activities are offered as part of school life. A library is available for student use, and a school newsletter is published. Field trips are organized and there are various school events throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The French School of Tachkent has a parent community that formed a French association under Law 1901. This association operates under the authority of the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan. Its aim is to extend the mission of the Public Service of French education abroad. The school has been a partner of AEFE since 2001.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Lunch is provided by a cantine with a weekly menu; lunch registration and online payment are handled by contacting Mr. Jabre via Telegram at +998 97 733 21 11. The cantine prices are 75,000 UZS for Kindergarten and Primary, and 85,000 UZS for College and Lycée. The school has a new indoor gymnasium (2022) and uses the Dinamo complex, five minutes on foot from the school, which includes a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a multi-sport facility for both indoor and outdoor use. The Centre de Documentation BCD library welcomes students and staff, offering books, borrowing, study assistance, and computers for web research, with the librarian delivering NTIC courses. The primary school operates with small class sizes, averaging about 18 students per class, and early exposure to computing through the curriculum.

Sports Facilities
The school has a new indoor gymnasium (2022). It also uses the Dinamo complex, five minutes from the school, which provides a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a multi-sport facility for both indoor and outdoor use.

Academic Facilities
Centre de Documentation BCD library welcomes students and staff, offering books, lending, study support, and computers for research; the librarian runs NTIC courses. Computing and information technology are introduced from the elementary level, with students learning basic computer skills as part of Découverte du monde. ICT is integrated across disciplines, with students learning basic computer functions and pursuing the B2i certificate, which counts toward the brevet. For collège, instruction is delivered through CNED within the school, with on-site subject teachers; CNED materials and corrections are prepared in France, and the DNB is administered at the school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Lego Mindstorm robotics (for CE1–CM2), cooking (for younger students), futsal (CE2–6e), activities focusing on motor skills and lexicon (PS–MS), chess (CP–CM2), arts plastiques, and origami bricolage.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Chess is offered as a workshop taught by International Chess Grand Master Samy Shoker. The workshop develops concentration, logic, patience, analytical ability, creativity and perseverance. Reading Aloud is available to improve reading skills. These activities support cognitive development through focused skills practice.

Arts & Creative
ART AND CRAFTS provides space for imagination and creativity under the guidance of Daima Vardanian. CHOIR offers vocal performances heard throughout the school. DRAMA enables students to practice classical and contemporary repertoire on stage. HIP HOP DANCE combines rhythm, music and movement.

Cultural & Language
Twelve nationalities are represented and students benefit from a multilingual education. English Songs is offered to support language development. The school's multicultural environment supports cross-cultural exchange and language practice.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of clubs and workshops are offered, including Chess, Soccer, Art and Crafts, Basketball, Sewing, Clay, English Songs, Choir, Hip Hop Dance, Drama and Reading Aloud. These activities foster collaboration, creativity and social engagement. Students participate regularly as part of the school life schedule.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and sports are central to school life. The campus has an outdoor sports field and a gymnasium, and a nearby sports complex with a swimming pool, tennis court and a covered/uncovered multi-sports area is a five-minute walk from the school.
Languages

Language Provision
All courses are taught in French. English is taught from Preschool in primary, and Russian is added from Grade 1. Four living languages are offered in addition to French across the schooling years.

Bilingual Teaching
French is the language of instruction for all courses. English is taught from Preschool in primary, and Russian is added from Grade 1. Four living languages are offered in addition to French during schooling.
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