The information on this school’s profile is taken from publicly available sources, and has been collated by AI and curated by human moderators. Every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy, but factual inaccuracies are possible. If you would like to report inaccurate information please email support@doris.school
Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Lycee Français International de Lusaka (LFiL), established in 1980, is the only French school in Zambia and a member of the AEFE network. It follows the French Ministry of National Education programmes from nursery to upper secondary, with the French Baccalauréat as a recognised diploma transferable to schools worldwide. Classes are taught in English and in French by staff from France, Zambia. The school educates students aged 2 to 18, with nursery starting at age 2, and a curriculum including: Nursery 25 hours/week across five learning areas; Primary 25 hours/week; Lower Secondary 26 hours/week; and Upper Secondary 27–30 hours/week, with personalised guidance and preparation for higher education. Located behind Alliance Française, it offers facilities such as a library, art expositions and music. Equivalency Table maps the French system to British and American frameworks, and after-school activities are offered in English and French through AES program in partnership with sports facilities.
Lycee Francais de Lusaka has 75 pupils, instruction in English, French.
Location
Plot 22725 Alick Nkhata Avenue, Longacres, Lusaka, Zambia 10101. Located behind the Alliance Française.
Stages
Nursery (from 2 years) through high school.
Type
French international school; part of the AEFE network; follows the French curriculum; classes are taught in English and in French.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Catered to just over 33 nationalities.
Additional learning support
PAP – Personalised Support Plan; PPRE – Personalised Programme for Academic Success; PAI – Individual Health Care Plan; adaptations for assessments and examinations.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with France's education system via the AEFE network.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycee Francais de Lusaka ranges from ZMW 5,535 to ZMW 10,303 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees - Initial (first) enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 (non‑refundable) per first pupil in a family. - Additional enrolment fee for each subsequent child from the same family: EUR 500 (non‑refundable). - Annual re‑enrolment / administrative fee for returning students: EUR 150 per student per year (charged in addition to tuition; this administrative fee is included in the initial registration fee for a new pupil).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - The school publishes annual tuition amounts by category (French or Zambian nationals, Other nationalities, and Companies). The standard tuition levels for the published year are: - Maternelle (TPS / PS / MS): - Annual: EUR 5,535 (French or Zambian). Per term (3 terms): EUR 1,845.00. - Annual: EUR 6,044 (Other nationalities). Per term: EUR 2,014.67. - Annual: EUR 6,349 (Companies). Per term: EUR 2,116.33. - Primaire (GS / CP / CE1 / CE2 / CM1 / CM2): - Annual: EUR 6,332 (French or Zambian). Per term: EUR 2,110.67. - Annual: EUR 7,452 (Other nationalities). Per term: EUR 2,484.00. - Annual: EUR 7,826 (Companies). Per term: EUR 2,608.67. - Collège (6ème / 5ème / 4ème / 3ème): - Annual: EUR 8,861 (French or Zambian). Per term: EUR 2,953.67. - Annual: EUR 9,981 (Other nationalities). Per term: EUR 3,327.00. - Annual: EUR 10,478 (Companies). Per term: EUR 3,492.67. - Lycée (Seconde / Première / Terminale): - Annual: EUR 10,303 (French or Zambian). Per term: EUR 3,434.33. - Annual: EUR 11,427 (Other nationalities). Per term: EUR 3,809.00. - Annual: EUR 11,998 (Companies). Per term: EUR 3,999.33.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable either annually or in three termly instalments. When paid termly, invoices are issued in advance for each term and are due before the start of the following term. Typical invoice and payment dates used in the published schedule are: invoice dated 1 August (payment due 20 August) for term 1 (September–December); invoice dated 1 November (payment due 20 November) for term 2 (January–March); invoice dated 1 March (payment due 20 March) for term 3 (April–June). Annual payment due dates are also shown (annual payment deadlines appear in the published schedule). - A monthly payment facility may be offered on request; monthly instalments are due before the 5th of each month and must be requested before the invoice due date through the school's administration. Non‑payment or failure to agree a payment plan can lead to the student being refused admission to class for the relevant term. - Discounts: a 2.5% reduction on tuition is applied where the full annual invoice is paid according to the stated annual payment deadline; families with three or more children receive a 25% reduction in tuition from the third child onwards.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not listed among the school's regular offerings; the school operates as a day school for nursery through high school. No boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and charges - Initial registration fees do not cover all incidental costs: insurance and certain school supplies are additional budget items identified in the school's financial regulations. Parents should expect charges for compulsory insurance and for some annual school supplies or material packs. - For students taking courses through the CNED (exam classes), an upfront CNED deposit of EUR 1,000 is required by the stated deadline; that amount is deducted from the first term's tuition. - Other possible additional charges that are commonly indicated in the school's financial regulations include fees for extra‑curricular activities, specific project or trip contributions, and any bespoke materials or examination registration fees; these are handled and invoiced separately.
Refund information - The initial registration fee for a new pupil is explicitly non‑refundable. Other refund or credit arrangements (for example how prepayments are treated if a family withdraws a child) are addressed in the school's financial regulations and in normal practice are handled according to the invoicing and withdrawal rules set out by the administration. The CNED deposit is treated as a prepayment and is deducted from the first term's tuition when required materials are ordered.
Fee payment options and currency - Tuition amounts are expressed in Euros; payments may be accepted in Euro equivalents in Zambian Kwacha or US dollars with the exchange rate specified on each invoice. The chancellery exchange rate used for conversion is adjusted on the first day of each month and the invoice states the applicable rate. Specific payment methods and the school's bank or payment details are provided on individual invoices. A monthly instalment plan is available by arrangement.
Note: the school's financial regulations set out the full terms, including exact invoicing wording, late‑payment consequences, and the complete list of ancillary charges. For clarity when arranging payment, use the invoice and the administration contact details shown on the school's communications.
Academics
Lycee Francais de Lusaka teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The French Ministry of National Education programmes are followed, ensuring continuity from nursery through upper secondary and international recognition of academic pathways and diplomas, including preparation for the French Baccalauréat. The curriculum emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and cultural openness within an international environment. Nursery (under 6) has five learning areas and 25 hours of teaching per week; Primary (6-12) covers core subjects including French, Mathematics, Science, EMC, modern languages, arts and physical education, with 25 hours per week and differentiation and academic support. Lower Secondary (12-16) offers a structured, subject-based curriculum with 26 hours per week and subject specialist teachers, with support measures. Upper Secondary (16-18) combines a common core with specialist subjects and optional subjects, with 27-30 hours per week and personalised guidance, preparing for the Baccalauréat and higher education. The Equivalency Table maps the French system to British and American systems, and the school is AEFE network member; classes are taught in English and in French, and the school welcomes children from ages 2 to 18.
Higher Education Progression
Students are prepared for success in the French Baccalauréat (internationally recognised) and for French and international higher education. Since the upper secondary reform, teaching is organized around a common core, specialist subjects in Première and Terminale, and optional subjects. Personalised support and guidance counselling are provided to help with higher education progression.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Determine the level and age. Maternelle/Pre-school is for children over 2 and has four age bands: 2-3 (TPS), 3-4 (PS), 4-5 (MS), 5-6 (GS). There are no language pre-requirements. 2. Primary admissions. Students from French or AEFE-accredited schools are automatically admitted based on their official academic record. For other students, a placement test determines the best grade level. For children over 7, meeting with school administration to discuss options is strongly encouraged. 3. Middle School and High School admissions. From 6ème to Terminale, AEFE-accredited students are automatically admitted based on their academic record; other students take a placement test to determine the best grade level. There are no language pre-requirements; a meeting with administration to discuss options is encouraged. Lycée levels run Seconde to Terminale. 4. School year timeline and registration. The school year runs from early September to the end of June (or early July). The calendar applies across all levels. Registration is open for the 2025/26 year. 5. Inquiries and contact. Telephone numbers are +260 975 01 02 03 and +260 211 254 122. Address: Plot 22725 Alick Nkhata Avenue, Longacres, Lusaka.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycee Francais de Lusaka follow?
The French Ministry of National Education programmes are followed, ensuring continuity from nursery through upper secondary and international recognition of academic pathways and diplomas, including preparation for the French Baccalauréat. The curriculum emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and c.
What are the tuition fees at Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
Annual tuition fees range from 5,535 to 10,303 depending on the year group. **Application / registration fees** - Initial (first) enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 (non‑refundable) per first pupil in a family. - Additional enrolment f
What age range does Lycee Francais de Lusaka serve?
The school serves students aged 2 to 18. Nursery (from 2 years) through high school.
Where is Lycee Francais de Lusaka located?
Plot 22725 Alick Nkhata Avenue, Longacres, Lusaka, Zambia 10101. Located behind the Alliance Française.
Does Lycee Francais de Lusaka provide SEN support?
null
What wellbeing support does Lycee Francais de Lusaka offer?
null
What sports facilities does Lycee Francais de Lusaka have?
The school partners with local sports facilities to provide a wide range of physical development opportunities. Students access these facilities through school-arranged activities and programs. After-school activities are offered in English and French, supporting physical education and recreation. T
How do I apply to Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
1. Determine the level and age. Maternelle/Pre-school is for children over 2 and has four age bands: 2-3 (TPS), 3-4 (PS), 4-5 (MS), 5-6 (GS). There are no language pre-requirements. 2. Primary admissions. Students from French or AEFE-accredited schools are automatically admitted based on their offic
How diverse is the student body at Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
Catered to just over 33 nationalities.
What type of school is Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
Lycee Francais de Lusaka is a Co-educational school with 75 students. French international school; part of the AEFE network; follows the French curriculum; classes are taught in English and in French.
What languages are taught at Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
English and French are the languages of instruction. A French as a Foreign Language (FLE) program supports non-French-speaking students with level-based groups, 2 to 4 hours per week, delivered in 7-week cycles, using ZigZag. This program facilitates integration into mainstream classes and linguisti
What is the history of Lycee Francais de Lusaka?
Established in 1980, Lycée Français International of Lusaka is the only French school in Zambia. It offers classes from nursery through high school, with nursery starting at age 2. Classes are taught in English and in French by a diverse staff including French, Zambian, and other nationalities. The
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts and creative options include Creative Writing, Ballet, Circus, Animated Drawing Creation, Cooking, Jewelry Making, Painting, and Drama / Public Speaking. These activities supplement classroom learning by providing hands-on opportunities for creativity and expression. The after-school program ro
