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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

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

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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.

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Fees

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

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.

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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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FAQs

What curriculum does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi follow?

What are the tuition fees at Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

Annual tuition fees range from VND 139,600,000 to VND 259,500,000 depending on the year group. **Application Fees** A one-time entrance fee is required for all new students. **French nationals pay EUR 400**, while **Vietnamese nationals and othe

What age range does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi serve?

The school serves students aged 3 to 18. 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),

Where is Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi located?

Does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi provide SEN support?

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 accommoda

What wellbeing support does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi offer?

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,

What sports facilities does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi have?

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 gym

How do I apply to Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

**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 (Fren

What type of school is Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi is a Co-educational school with 1213 students. 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.

What languages are taught at Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

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

Is there a bus service at Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

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.

What is the history of Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

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 L

What accreditations does Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi hold?

**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 offic

What extracurricular activities are available?

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

What are the school hours at Lycée Français Alexandre Yersin de Hanoi?

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

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