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Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi

Vietnam, Hanoi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees ₫139,600,000 - 259,500,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoï (LFAY) is a French-international school established in 1982, now located at 44 Gia Thượng, Long Biên in north-east Hanoi. The campus sits on about 2.8 hectares near the Long Biên Bridge and serves approximately 1,120 students from age 3 (petite section / maternelle) through to about age 18 (Terminale). Instruction is primarily in French, following the French national curriculum leading to the French “brevet” and “baccalauréat,” and the school also offers a 2023-onwards international American section. Students may study several languages, including English, German, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin — and Latin is available in secondary years. The campus includes extensive sports facilities (swimming pool, gymnasium, football/rugby pitch), an auditorium for arts and culture, and a variety of extracurricular and community-service programmes. A school-bus service is offered for commuting. Parents relocating internationally will find a comprehensive French-language education in a stable, multicultural setting.

44 P. Gia Thượng, Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên, Hà Nội, Vietnam.

The Essentials

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French.

Location
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin is located at 44 Gia Thượng, Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên, Hanoi. The campus is in the northeastern part of the city, near the Long Biên Bridge. The area is accessible by main road connections linking Long Biên to central Hanoi. The surroundings are largely residential, with convenient access to local services.

Stages
The school offers the full French education pathway from early childhood to the final year of secondary school. This includes Maternelle (early years), Élémentaire (primary), Collège (middle school), and Lycée (high school). Students may enrol from around age 3 up to age 18.

Type
LFAY is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities. The school is accredited by the AEFE network and follows the French national curriculum.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly provide detailed information regarding its Special Educational Needs (SEN) structure or provisions. No specific programmes, staffing details, or support framework are published.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France through AEFE (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger), which oversees French international schools worldwide.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school does not publicly disclose specific daily schedules, including start and end times or break arrangements.

Bus service
The school offers a school-bus service as part of its practical information for families. Details about routes or service providers are not publicly listed.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
School meals are provided; a monthly menu is available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated directly by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi ranges from VND 139,600,000 to VND 259,500,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees

A one-time entrance fee is required for all new students. French nationals pay EUR 400, while Vietnamese nationals and other foreign nationals pay EUR 1,000. This fee is non-refundable. Continuing students are charged an annual re-registration fee of EUR 150. The school does not publish any refundable deposit scheme.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

French Curriculum Stream
Maternelle (Preschool)
French nationals: EUR 4,550
Vietnamese nationals: EUR 5,690
Other foreign nationals: EUR 6,340

Élémentaire (Primary)
French nationals: EUR 5,190
Vietnamese nationals: EUR 6,220
Other foreign nationals: EUR 7,060

Collège (Middle School)
French nationals: EUR 6,010
Vietnamese nationals: EUR 7,160
Other foreign nationals: EUR 8,020

Lycée (High School)
French nationals: EUR 6,470
Vietnamese nationals: EUR 7,700
Other foreign nationals: EUR 8,440

Fees are billed by term as follows:
Trimester 1: 40%
Trimester 2: 30%
Trimester 3: 30%

Additional Fees
School meals, exam fees, extracurricular activities, and certain specialised programmes are charged separately. Annual lunch fees are EUR 443 for Maternelle and EUR 480 for Élémentaire, while secondary students purchase meal tickets at 87,000 VND per full meal or 67,000 VND per snack. Examination fees include EUR 45 for the Brevet, EUR 70 for Première exams, and EUR 240 for the Baccalauréat. Special extracurricular activities range from EUR 160 to EUR 380 per year. Additional charges apply for lost materials, yearbooks, sports facilities, and venue rentals.
Academics

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
LFAY follows the French national curriculum, delivered from Maternelle through Lycée as part of the AEFE network. In primary and lower secondary levels, students study core subjects set by the French Ministry of Education, including French, mathematics, science, humanities, and foreign languages. At the end of Collège, students sit for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), the official lower secondary qualification. In Lycée, the curriculum prepares students for the French Baccalauréat, with required subjects and specialisations determined by the national framework. The school also offers an international American section, which provides enhanced English-language instruction alongside the standard French programme. Foreign language learning includes English, German, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Latin depending on year level.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school highlights “parcours citoyen” and “parcours santé” as part of AEFE’s required student pathways, which promote citizenship, health awareness, and social development. These programmes appear in LFAY’s school-life section, but the school does not publish detailed SEL structures, staff roles, or curriculum documents. The website references activities such as resilience awareness events, which contribute to social and emotional development. However, LFAY does not provide specific SEL frameworks, timetabled lessons, or pastoral systems. The school does not publicly disclose comprehensive information regarding structured SEL provision.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LFAY does not publish any information regarding its ability to support students with Special Educational Needs. There are no publicly available details on SEN policies, specialist staff, inclusion procedures, or support services. The school also does not specify which types of needs it can accommodate, nor does it present itself as a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Although English is taught as a foreign language and the school offers an international American section, LFAY does not publish any EAL-specific support programmes or targeted provision for students who require English-language support. No EAL staff, classes, assessments, or intervention structures are described on the school’s website. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support.

Mental Wellbeing
LFAY mentions health-related student pathways such as the “parcours santé,” which fall under AEFE guidelines and promote general wellbeing and health education. However, the school does not provide information about mental health programmes, counselling services, dedicated wellbeing staff, or structured support systems. No publicly available statements outline how the school addresses student mental wellbeing beyond the general AEFE health pathway. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific mental wellbeing provision.

Safeguarding
As part of the AEFE network, LFAY is required to follow French national guidelines for student protection and school safety. The school’s website does not publish a safeguarding or child-protection policy, nor does it describe reporting procedures, designated safeguarding staff, or training requirements. No details are provided on how safeguarding is implemented at the school level. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding procedures.
Parent Experience

History
Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin was founded in 1982, beginning as a French international school serving the expatriate and local communities of Hanoi. Over the years, it has expanded in alignment with the AEFE network, which supports French schools abroad. The school relocated to its purpose-built Long Biên campus in 2018, marking a significant stage in its development. LFAY remains part of the AEFE system and therefore operates under the administrative and pedagogical oversight of the French government. Its growth reflects the broader expansion of French education in Vietnam over the past four decades.

Community
LFAY hosts a variety of cultural and educational events connected to the French national curriculum and AEFE programmes. Activities referenced on the school’s site include resilience awareness days and cultural celebrations linked to the “parcours citoyen” and “parcours d’éducation artistique et culturelle.” The community includes French, Vietnamese, and international families, which contributes to the cultural diversity of school events. While the school shares updates about activities and celebrations, it does not publish a detailed list of annual community events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not publicly provide information about a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or any formal parent-led organisation. There are no published references to PTA committees, regular meetings, parent groups, or school–parent collaborative activities. The school also does not list PTA-organised events, volunteering opportunities, or parent engagement programmes. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a PTA or similar association.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, and was established in 1982; it is directly managed by AEFE. It enrolls over 1,100 students from preschool through terminale. The campus includes a major sports complex occupying about one third of the site and a library system with two libraries, BCDI for primary and CDI for secondary. Two libraries offer books and resources for learning, including novels, comics, mangas, and documentaries, along with orientation resources, Internet access, and a Webradio. An online portal for parents and students (ENT) provides access to digital resources, and a daily school bus service is organized by the LFAY Parent Association with Red River as transport partner.

Sports Facilities
The sport complex is located in Zone A, on the southern part of the site, and represents about one third of the campus. It includes an eight-metre-high climbing wall (20 metres wide, currently under construction), a 25-metre by 12-metre swimming pool with depths from 1.20 m to 2.50 m. There is a gymnasium for handball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball, a dojo for combat sports and dance, and a multi-sport hall. Additional facilities include a rugby/football stadium and an athletics track.

Academic Facilities
Two libraries support academic work: BCDI serves primary students, and CDI serves secondary students. The BCDI provides a space for resources and activities for younger learners. The CDI houses novels, comics, mangas, documentaries, orientation resources, Internet access, and a Webradio. A link to the library catalog is provided online.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Parcours art et culture provides cultural activities and events, including author visits and language-related events. Examples include a visit by Jean-Charles Sarrazin in November 2025, and language-focused activities such as Karambolage for the Mai des langues and the Fête de la mi-automne. The school also hosts Spanish language days and other cultural celebrations through Parcours art et culture, and activities such as the virtual museum and the Webradio support student engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has more than 1,100 students from preschool (PS) to terminale. It is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, and was established in 1982. It is managed directly by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Students take the Diplôme National du Brevet at the end of middle school and the Baccalauréat at the end of high school, with a Brevet pass rate of 98.5% and a Baccalauréat pass rate of 100%.

Arts & Creative
The school runs a Parcours art et culture as part of its educational program. It hosts cultural activities and events, including collaborations such as FrancEducation-labeled primary schools in Hoan Kiem and author/illustrator visits. Recent posts include author visits and autumn festival activities for early years, as well as student-led cultural projects.

Cultural & Language
The school emphasizes multilingual education through Parcours langues, aiming for mastery of at least three languages in addition to French. PARLE is offered in English and can enable entry to the American International Section in 6e and 2nde, or to the European Section from 2nde. EMILE provides English-taught instruction for certain disciplines, with DNL offerings in History-Geography at the secondary level. Since 2023, the school offers a Section Internationale Américaine for 6e and 2nde, with the first BFI examinations at the baccalaureate in 2025; international sections support bilingual and bicultural education.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities are an integral part of school life. The school's activities include chess, with the U11 team winning the Asia-Pacific Chess Championship 2025 in Bangkok and other teams performing in regional events. A range of extra-curricular programs and clubs are described on the AES pages, including community arts and other student-led activities.

Community & Service
Extracurricular activities are an integral part of LFAY's life, reflecting the school's emphasis on student engagement beyond class time. The school participates in events such as Journée de la Résilience 2025, organized in cooperation with the AEFE network. These activities illustrate the school's social and cultural engagement within the local community.

Leadership & Professional
Orientation is supported by a dedicated Parcours Avenir, guiding students from middle school through terminale with input from the school leadership and teaching staff. External contributors, including Campus France, participate in orientation activities to aid students' decisions about higher education and careers. The school provides an orientation space in the library and a designated CPE-PRIO contact for guidance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers extensive sports facilities: an 8-meter climbing wall, a 25-meter swimming pool, a gym, a dojo, a multisport hall, a rugby/football stadium, and a running track. A cafeteria, Oxygen, has been part of campus life since 2022, and a monthly menu is published for students in maternelle, élémentaire, and secondaire. The school day runs from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Languages

Language Provision
The school operates within the French overseas education project, promoting multilingual education. English-language pathways (PARLE) and EMILE provide extensive English language exposure; PARLE enables access to the American International Section from 6e and 2nde, and the European Section from 2nde. Since the 2023-2024 school year, the American International Section has been available for 6e and 2nde, with the first International French Baccalaureate anticipated in June 2025. Examinations include the Diplôme National du Brevet at the end of collège and the national baccalaureate at the end of lycée.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual and bicultural education through International Sections (American and European). The PARLE pathway is taught in English and enables pupils to join the American International Section in 6e and 2nde or the European Section from 2nde. The EMILE approach provides English-language instruction for selected subjects and DNL History-Geography at secondary level. International Sections provide bilingual and bicultural courses recognized by the French Ministry of Education. The aim is for students to master at least three languages in addition to French.

Immersion Programs
PARLE is an English-language pathway designed to strengthen proficiency in a modern foreign language. EMILE offers subject-based teaching in English (Art, QLM, EPS) with DNL History-Geography at secondary level. The American International Section and European Section create bilingual, bicultural environments.
Reputation

Awards
LFAY does not publish any awards received by the school.

Accreditations
AEFE Accreditation (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger)
LFAY is officially accredited by the AEFE, the French government agency responsible for French schools abroad. This accreditation confirms that the school delivers the French national curriculum and prepares students for officially recognised French qualifications including the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat.

French Ministry of National Education
As an AEFE-accredited institution, LFAY is recognised by the French Ministry of National Education, meaning the school applies national pedagogical standards and follows the official French programmes from Maternelle to Terminale. This ensures curriculum continuity for students transferring to or from schools in France and other AEFE schools worldwide.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Inquiry and Eligibility Review
Families begin by consulting the school’s admissions information through the LFAY website, where general enrollment guidance is provided. LFAY follows the AEFE admissions framework, which prioritises students according to nationality categories (French, Vietnamese, and other foreign nationals) and available places in each grade. Parents should note that the school requires documentation for nationality status because tuition fees and priority levels differ. The school does not publish any specific age-cutoff dates or priority groups beyond the AEFE framework.

2. Submission of Application File
Parents are required to submit a complete application file to the school’s admissions office. This includes identification documents, school reports, and proof of nationality, as referenced in the school’s financial regulations. The school does not publish an online application portal, so families must follow the submission instructions provided directly by LFAY. Incomplete files may delay processing, and the school does not list a fixed application deadline.

3. Review of Application and Placement Availability
LFAY reviews applications based on available seats within each grade level and the AEFE priority structure. The school does not publish specific academic assessments, interviews, or placement tests as part of the admissions process. Admission decisions depend mainly on space availability and fulfillment of required documents. Families receive decisions directly from the school administration.

4. Payment of Entrance Fees and Re-registration Fees
Once a place is offered, families must pay the applicable entrance fee: EUR 400 for French nationals and EUR 1,000 for Vietnamese and other foreign nationals. Continuing students will later pay the annual re-registration fee of EUR 150. These fees confirm enrollment and are non-refundable. No refundable deposit is published by the school.

5. Final Enrollment Confirmation
Enrollment is finalised once the school has received the required fees and verified all documents. The school may request additional administrative papers before the student’s first day, depending on grade level. Families are advised to keep copies of the financial regulations and tariff documents for future billing cycles. LFAY does not publish a formal orientation programme for new families.r financial aid. The school does not state whether merit-based, need-based, or AEFE-funded scholarships are available to students. There is no information on eligibility criteria, application processes, or award amounts. The school does not publicly disclose any scholarship offerings.

Scholarships
LFAY does not publish any information regarding scholarships or financial aid. The school does not state whether merit-based, need-based, or AEFE-funded scholarships are available to students. There is no information on eligibility criteria, application processes, or award amounts. The school does not publicly disclose any scholarship offerings.

Waitlist
LFAY does not publish any formal waitlist or pool system. The school does not describe how applications are queued when classes are full or how families are notified if spaces open. No details are available regarding priority order, rollover procedures, or time limits for waitlisted applicants. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a waitlist or pool system.
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