Name: Lycée Français de Varsovie
Item: Lycée Français de Varsovie
Author: Magda Piasecka

About Lycée Français de Varsovie (LFV)

An international school for all

The French School in Warsaw (Lycée Français de Varsovie – LFV) founded in 1919, is an international educational institution which offers the French national curriculum for more than 700 students from 45 countries.

It is the only school in Poland accredited by the French Ministry of Education. LFV is part of the worldwide educational network managed by the Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger – AEFE which associates 580 French schools all over the world. Being part of this network allows all students from the French School in Warsaw to pursue their school education in another French school abroad, without any break in their curriculum.

Children joining preschool or primary school do not need to speak French to be eligible. From the 2nd grade of preschool, pupils of the French School in Warsaw with little or no French-speaking skills can benefit from language courses for learning French from zero as a Foreign language as part of the program FLSco (French as the language of schooling). It takes about 3 to 6 months for children to feel comfortable with the French language at school.

The teaching staff of the French school in Warsaw organizes many school trips and various educational projects in order to help children maintain contact with the Polish language and culture, but also discover French traditions, and make them more aware of the need to protect the environment and respect people from other cultures.

Two locations in the heart of Warsaw

The school is located over two sites: Preschool and Primary school are in Sadyba/Mokotów and the Secondary and High Schools are in Saska Kępa.

A transport service connecting both locations is provided.

A secular and civic education. Academic excellence is a goal we have for all our students, and we aim for it with kindness and care, so our alumni can take control of their lives in an ever-changing world. French school education is secular. No religious class is offered at the school and the curriculum focuses on transmitting civic and moral values, while respecting the diversity of religious beliefs.

More information on the School’s website: https://lfv.pl/en/school/

Key assets

A sustainable garden in the heart of the school

Education for sustainable development is a major aspect of the policy of the French Ministry of Education. This topic is also part of the curriculum in French schools and secondary education institutions in France and abroad.

From summer 2020, our pupils and teachers in primary school benefit from an innovative pedagogical tool in sustainable development: a permaculture vegetable garden.

The aim: allowing children to have constant contact with nature and discover the secrets of sustainable farming. More information on the LFV’s website.

Also, many projects are carried out during the school year with pupils and their eco-delegates on topics such as: climate change, circular economy, biodiversity protection and zero waste.

Linguistic and cultural Polish program

The French school in Warsaw is offering a unique linguistic and cultural curriculum for students interested in learning in depth Polish language. This program is open to all pupils enrolled at the school starting from grade CP up to the last grade of High school.

Children can benefit in primary school from:

3 hours of Polish language courses with 2 hours of language instruction and 1 hour of Polish literature per week;
the discovery of Poland’s cultural heritage through educational and artistic projects organized in class throughout the year.

In middle and high schools, children have:

4 hours of Polish language and literature per week;
2 hours of history-geography in Polish per week (great emphasis is placed on the particularities of the History of Poland and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, while following the requirements of the French program);
and take part in educational, cultural and artistic projects related to the History and heritage of Poland are organized throughout the year.

More information on the LFV’s website.

Curriculum and educational offer:

The school follows French national curriculum and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Lycée Français de Varsovie implements the same curricula as French public schools and prepares students for the same exams and diplomas. The accreditation ensures both compliance with the French model of education and level of education
The teaching staff is composed of committed, supportive and passionate certified teachers
The school is very well implemented in Warsaw (100 years of tradition and excellence) and the curricula are enhanced with Polish language classes and cultural projects
The school offers a large choice of over 40 extra-curricular activities for children of all ages
Every year, the Lycée Français de Varsovie sends students to top American, British, Polish and French universities
Learn more about the educational offer of LFV Preschool (école maternelle), Primary school (ecole élémentaire), Middle school (collège), and High school (lycée)

The age range of students:

Children aged 2 – 18

Languages:

The language of instruction: French
Other languages: Polish, English, Spanish, German, Latin
LFV – as the international school – is open to non-French-speaking students offering them support and special language programs
The language of teaching is French and students can learn four other languages (including Polish for which students can benefit from extra courses in Polish language, literature, and history as part of an International Polish program). The school provides non-French-speaking children with additional courses in French in order to facilitate their integration into the French education curriculum.

Locations:

ul. Walecznych 4/6 (Saska Kępa)

The Walecznych campus hosts collège (secondary school), lycée (high school), and the school administration. Contact: +48 22 616 54 00, info@lfv.pl.

ul. Konstancińska 13 (Sadyba / Mokotów)

The Konstancińska campus hosts ecole maternelle and élémentaire (preschool and primary school). Contact: +48 22 651 96 12, primaire@lfv.pl.

The application process has three steps:

Filling out the online application
Review of the educational file by the head office of the school
- To make an appointment for LFV preschool and primary school (ecole maternelle et élémentaire) please contact: +48 22 651 96 12, primaire@lfv.pl
- To make an appointment for LFV high school (collège, lycée) please contact: +48 22 616 54 01, info@lfv.pl
Confirmation and payment of application fees
Click here to learn more about the application process at LFV

Annual tuition fees 2024/2025:

Preschool, 2-6: 31,472 PLN
Primary school, 6-11: 31,472 PLN
Middle school, 11-15: 43,232 PLN
High school, 15-18: 43,232 PLN
Annual registration fee: 2,000 PLN
Entry fee: 3,500 PLN
A discount in the amount of 10% of the tuition fee is granted to families with three and more children in the school. The discount does not apply to the two older children
French nationality students can apply for French government scholarships (click here to learn more)

Other information:

Lycée Français de Varsovie’s website in English, website in French and website in Polish
Facebook, Vimeo channel

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