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Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
LFK is a private, multicultural French school in Kuwait, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE-partner. The curriculum follows the French national program with a bilingual dimension culminating in the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). From maternelle to Terminale, language learning is integrated, with PARLE and EMILE supporting early language development; PARLE continues in collège, and lycée students may pursue the BFI and, from 2025, the English-language European Section. The school also offers language certifications—IELTS, DELE, DELF, and CIMA—to formalize proficiency. A trilingual pathway, the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA), leads to the BFI American track, with some English-language instruction in 2nde. The Section Européenne anglaise is planned to begin in fall 2025. Official pathways include Parcours Avenir, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours éducatif de santé, and Parcours citoyen. The campus serves maternelle through terminale and supports extensive after-school activities and eco-responsibility initiatives. The school welcomes families worldwide today.
Lycee Francais de Koweit has 1,171 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in French.
Location
The Lycée Français de Koweït is located in Salmiya, Kuwait, on Hamad Al-Mubarak Street. The postal address is PO BOX 9450, 22095 KUWAIT. It is a French international school affiliated with AEFE.
Stages
From Toute Petite Section (TPS) to Terminale.
Type
French international school; homologated by the French Ministry of Education; partner of AEFE.
Country affiliation
France; the school is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and is AEFE-partner.
Bus service
Bus service is provided as part of school transport; if a student who usually uses the bus cannot ride, parents must inform the school as soon as possible by phone or by email at inscriptions@lfkoweit.edu.kw.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycee Francais de Koweit ranges from KWD 1,976 to KWD 3,618 for 2026/27.
Overview — academic year 2026/2027
- The school's published fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year is shown below in Kuwaiti dinars (KWD).
Application / registration fee
- Registration fee (per student): KWD 100. This registration fee is charged at the time of inscription.
- Payment schedule: tuition is billed in three instalments due on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April. Parents must make payments on the dates indicated on the published fee table.
Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not provided as part of the published school structure; the school's published rules and daily timetable describe the institution as a day school with set daily hours. There is no boarding/internat fee line in the published fee schedule.
Other costs and fees
- Textbooks / manuals: charged separately as shown above for each level (amounts listed per level).
- Uniform: a common school polo or T‑shirt in the school colours is required; uniforms are supplied by the school's official supplier, Unifit Uniforms (ordering through the supplier). Specific uniform prices are set by the supplier.
- Canteen (school meals): a daily canteen service is provided and weekly menus are published; canteen charges are administered separately (menu information is published). Specific meal prices are not shown on the fee table.
- Transport (school bus): school bus places are optional and reserved for pupils who have paid transport fees; minimum bus enrolment is one full term. Transport is an additional, optional cost and is billed separately from tuition.
- Extracurricular / activities: extracurricular activities are organised and enrolled through the school's procedures; activity registrations carry their own fees which are managed independently of the tuition instalments.
Refund information
- The published 2026/2027 fee document and the school's internal regulations set instalment dates and amounts but do not include a detailed public statement of a refund policy within the fee table or the internal regulations. Refund conditions (for withdrawals, cancellations, or non-attendance) are not specified in the published fee table and should be confirmed with the school's administration.
Fee payment options and practical instructions
- Payments are processed through the school's parent/payment portal (Mon Portail LFK — pay.lfkoweit.net). The portal is the school's published payment access point. Specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) are not itemised on the public fee table; payment instrument options are managed through the payment portal and the school's administrative office. For administrative contact see the school contact information.
Notes on applicability
- The amounts above appear in the school's published fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year (amounts shown in KWD). The school's print and PDF fee table describe the instalment dates and the line items above.
Academics
Lycee Francais de Koweit teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual curriculum culminating in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). A Section Européenne anglaise will begin in fall 2025. Language certifications are offered in IELTS (English), DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and CIMA (Arabic). Language instruction starts in kindergarten and continues through Terminale. From primary, PARLE and EMILE are used to support language learning; in collège, PARLE continues; in lycée, students can pursue the BFI and, from 2025, the English-language European Section. The curriculum includes official education pathways: Parcours Avenir (career guidance), Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours éducatif de santé, and Parcours citoyen.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Enrollment period runs from February through June for the next school year. Step 2: Complete the online enrollment form. The form comprises four sections: student information, parent information, enrollment terms, and attachments. Step 3: The dossier is reviewed for current or planned residence in Kuwait, prior schooling in the French system, and whether a sibling is already enrolled at LFK. Step 4: Children from non-recognized establishments must pass an admission test to determine language aptitude. Step 5: Admission is validated when the dossier is complete, enrollment fees are paid, and the financial regulations are accepted. Admissions are processed by order of arrival and according to available places; mid-year admission is possible for students from homologated establishments if places remain.
Waitlist
Admissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and according to available places.
FAQs
What age range does Lycee Francais de Koweit serve?
Lycee Francais de Koweit serves students from age 2 to 18.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais de Koweit follow?
The school offers a bilingual curriculum culminating in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). A Section Européenne anglaise will begin in fall 2025. Language certifications are offered in IELTS (English), DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and CIMA (Arabic).
What are the tuition fees at Lycee Francais de Koweit?
Annual fees range from approximately 1,976 to 3,618. Additional application and registration fees may apply.
Is Lycee Francais de Koweit a day school or boarding school?
Lycee Francais de Koweit operates as a day school.
Is Lycee Francais de Koweit co-educational?
Yes, Lycee Francais de Koweit is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is Lycee Francais de Koweit located?
The Lycée Français de Koweït is located in Salmiya, Kuwait, on Hamad Al-Mubarak Street. The postal address is PO BOX 9450, 22095 KUWAIT. It is a French international school affiliated with AEFE.
When was Lycee Francais de Koweit founded?
Lycee Francais de Koweit was established in 1989.
How many students attend Lycee Francais de Koweit?
Lycee Francais de Koweit has approximately 1171 students.
Does Lycee Francais de Koweit provide learning support for students with additional needs?
There is no publicly available information about dedicated SEN provision. Families should contact the school directly to discuss individual learning needs.
How do I apply to Lycee Francais de Koweit?
Step 1: Enrollment period runs from February through June for the next school year. The admissions service should be contacted at inscriptions@lfkoweit.edu.kw to initiate the process. Step 2: Complete the online enrollment form.
What extracurricular activities are available at Lycee Francais de Koweit?
LFK offers official educational pathways that run from the early years through the end of secondary school. The Parcours Avenir helps students from 6e to Terminale plan their futures and explore the economic and professional world.
What languages are taught at Lycee Francais de Koweit?
The Lycée Français de Koweït is a multicultural French school that brings together students from many nationalities. The institution is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is a partner of AEFE.
Does Lycee Francais de Koweit provide a bus service?
Bus service information should be confirmed with the school.
