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When it opened its doors in 1962, for a handful of students, the French School of Kuala Lumpur was generously accommodated in the premises of the Alliance Francaise and no one could imagine then the rapid development that it would experience. Today, the Lycee Francais of Kuala Lumpur accommodates around 800 students from the Kindergarten to Terminale in premises that have undergone several changes. The mission of French schools abroad is to provide schooling for French children who move to Malaysia with their parents, but with the additional mission of enabling each child to achieve their full potential in a multi-cultural environment. Welcoming students of other nationalities and from other cultural origins, be they children from the host country or children of another nationality, is an undeniable asset for all students at our school. The Lycee Henri Fauconnier has been affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) since 1990 and as such benefits from the expertise of educational professionals, who guarantee the quality of the education provided. The network of French schools abroad contracted to or in partnership with the AEFE, is unique in the world, as it enables each student to benefit from an education conforming rigorously to the curricula and spirit of the French educational system, as well as to the republican values embodied by it. Our ambition is to prepare our students for the world of tomorrow so that they are better armed to face the challenges of the 21st century and become responsible and tolerant citizens. This objective is fully apparent in the cultural richness of the teaching offered to them. Taking each student’s individuality into consideration is an indisputable factor in their success, which is why a personalized pedagogic relationship is one of our teaching priorities, and the educational personnel is ready to provide help and confidence to the students to accompany them in their learning and schooling. Finally, the collaboration between families, the pedagogic team, and the school’s administration is a necessity to make our investment, in serving your children, all the more efficient. View full school

Our little school has grown. The high school moved into a new building in 2013 the elementary school renovation was finished in 2014, and modern facilities are available from pre-school to 12th grade. All these changes mean that the school offers its students optimal conditions for teaching and learning. Apart from the buildings, we also offer a French, English, and Arabic multilingual project that focuses on the progressive learning of several languages and their cultures from the last year of pre-school. This ambitious project created meticulously in 2013 and launched at the start of the 2014 academic year is now proving successful at the start of the 2015 year. Knowledge of foreign languages opens doors around the world, allows us to understand others and their differences, and adapt to diversity. It is also a valuable asset for studies and future careers. The future of the young people in our care is what drives our projects and our actions. A future based on universal human values, a future of solidarity, an environmentally conscious future, a future to be reinvented through innovation and commitment, because this is the 21st century. This is our children’s century. Albert Camus said, "Real generosity towards the future consists of giving everything to the present." So we give, we give everything, we give our young people the tools to develop their analytical thinking, a critical mind, a sense of initiative, inventiveness, and citizenship. Prepared in this way, our students ultimately stand out as budding ambassadors. They stand out at the meeting of High School Student Council delegates of all the French high schools worldwide, at the award of Major Excellency Scholarships, and finally when the results of the baccalaureate reveal a 100% pass rate, 86% of which are distinctions. With a French baccalaureate under their belts, which serves as an international passport and is recognized throughout the world, our students are all accepted into the country and course of their choice – in France, of course, but also in England, Germany, Belgium, the United States, Canada, and Lebanon, among others. We are pleased to welcome young people from twenty different nationalities who will remain in contact through the alumni association network of French schools worldwide. We are proud of our joint achievements and confident about the future we plan together. The LFA is a rapidly changing school and is putting all of its energy into updating the school development plan and projects. The French School of Amman, progression, and transformation, A slow but regular transformation. A small elementary school was built in 1972 near Akleh Hospital and later near Addastour in the Djebel Amman district. It operated under the CNED and obtained accreditation 10 years later in 1982. The accreditation continued from 1997 to 2001, with each grade (42 students in 2002) created gradually, then 2007 to 2009 for the recent secondary school (25 students in 2005). It moved to its current premises in Their Ghobar with 150 students on January 7, 1990, the year that the Jordanian Ministry of Education recognized the school. The inauguration took place on June 13, 1990. At the start of 1996, the French government bought the land and the school buildings and undertook renovation works during that same summer. In 1996-1997, the Franco-Jordanian cooperation agreement mentioned the school. The French School of Amman is an international, accredited, and officially appointed institution. The education provided conforms to the programs, educational objectives, and organizational rules in France for public education institutions, as defined by the French Ministry of National Education and followed in all schools in the network of schools offering the French program worldwide. The school prepares for the same exams and certifications as the public schools: the Baccalaureate and the Diplôme National du Brevet (the national diploma awarded in 9th grade). Students of over 20 nationalities are represented from pre-school to 12th grade they enrich and are the pride of French institutions overseas. A melting pot of nationalities, the school welcomes the children of diplomats, embassy staff, researchers, executives of companies, and international organizations who are all faithful to the French educational system. We are honored that 26% of Jordanian families have selected our school. French School of Amman High School +962 6 4300600 [email protected] View full school

The International French School in Tokyo registers students from kindergarten through high school, with 55 different nationalities represented. Our school follows the French National Curriculum and prepares students for Brevet and French Baccalaureat. Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational program within the framework of multilingual education. We help students to develop self-confidence, respect for others, curiosity, and openness to different cultures. Most importantly, we strive to inspire a desire to learn. In Tokyo, the LFI Tokyo assures continuity in public educational services for French expatriate children while also contributing to the promotion of the French language and culture abroad, particularly by welcoming students of Japanese and many other nationalities. The LFI Tokyo offers a program of instruction by the French curriculum and includes significant linguistic and cultural components about the Japanese context. Diplomas and qualifications awarded by the school are identical to those conferred by institutions in France. The LFI Tokyo currently accommodates nearly 1380 francophone pupils of French or other nationalities. Our campus houses the primary school (with students beginning petite section at age three) and accommodates students through upper-secondary and terminal (age 18). Most courses are conducted in French, but foreign-language instruction (in Japanese, English, German, and Spanish) also constitutes an important part of the curriculum. French/English bilingual classes have been created in the primary school, while a bilingual Section européenne for Social Studies is on offer in lower secondary. Finally, the Option international du Baccalauréat (OIB) is available to Japanese-speaking and English-speaking students (opened in September 2017) in the upper secondary school. We recently relocated to a new facility with the highest of safety standards. The LFI Tokyo provides high-quality equipment and sports facilities on a 6 — acre — campus. 3 tennis courts 2 futsal pitches lA heated outdoor pool A 280-seat auditorium with professional quality equipment An athletics track A multi-activity sports center and a Japanese dojo. We are a private educational foundation accredited under Japanese law and established by French authorities (AEFE) and the Governorate of Tokyo on December 20th, 2005. It welcomes 1380 students (current as of September 2018). All students are French-speaking, regardless of nationality. Courses are taught in French (except certain bilingual French/English sections). Japanese language and literature are introduced in the lower primary years. Students are welcomed from the “petite section” (pre-kindergarten age 3) to Terminale (age 18). As an exam center, the LFI Tokyo prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), as well as three streams of the Baccalaureat diploma (Littéraire, Economique et Social, and Scientifique). Additionally, the “Option international du Baccalauréat” (OIB) is available to Japanese-speaking students in the upper secondary school. View full school

TFS holds a special place in history as the pioneer of French immersion education in Canada. Today, as a French and multilingual international school, we are in a unique position to empower our students to become accomplished individuals, as well as responsible citizens who consciously choose to make a positive difference in the world. That is precisely the sentiment expressed in our motto: Individuals who reflect, citizens who act. Our school has long been renowned for its excellent academics. In addition, our identity is deepened by ascribing to specific values – integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement – that is lived by staff and nurtured in students every day. Ultimately, a TFS education is based on three major pillars: academic ambition, all-around development, and an international perspective. In the first place, we want our students to exude academic ambition, to have a knowledge-seeking spirit that embraces the importance of continuous effort, and to see the challenge as an opportunity for learning. We encourage them to adopt a growth mindset, where they never say, “I can’t do that,” but rather, “I can’t do that yet.” We also want our students to benefit from an all-around development as individuals and citizens. We facilitate their acquisition of skills for life, such as self-confidence, team spirit, creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurship. We nurture a sense of citizenship through our mentorship program, assemblies, and societies. In addition, they have many opportunities to explore and develop a range of passions in areas such as athletics and the arts through a broad variety of clubs and other co-curricular activities. This explains why our graduates are well-rounded, emotionally intelligent young men and women, who can balance their rights as individuals with their responsibilities as citizens. Finally, as a school that was founded to promote multilingualism as one of its core principles, we are particularly conscious that fluency in other languages gives TFS students a gateway to other cultures and different ways of understanding the world. Our families and staff are linguistically and culturally diverse, and this diversity strengthens us as a community. Our pupils have many opportunities to experience the power of language and gain intercultural competencies through a range of trips and exchanges abroad. Our international perspective is further reinforced by teaching the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework established by the IB programs. It is this layering of language, personal interaction, experiential journeys, and varied academic programs that gives TFS students an international outlook and inspires in them a purposeful will to contribute to the progress of humanity. These are the ideals and beliefs that permeate our community, as we walk together in the same direction and share the conviction that we provide the best possible education for our children. The TFS community develops multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders, and strive for the betterment of humankind. Our students are empowered to make an impact on the world. TFS is renowned for its academics. The rigor of our curriculum — in which we teach the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework established by the IB programs — is unparalleled. Our graduates leave TFS with an education that is rich in challenge, diversity, and opportunity, and they study in universities and pursue the programs of their choice. While this focus on student achievement has always been central to who we are, our goal as a school is to develop academically ambitious students. What is academic ambition? In some ways, it can be summed up through our motto: Individuals who reflect, citizens who act. Our motto emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to engage in reflection and lifelong learning so that they can develop the discernment needed to become active citizens who can make a positive impact in the world. More specifically, our understanding of effective learning is based on the concept of academic ambition, which views learning as an ongoing journey of wonder and fascination, and the learner as an ethical and intellectually curious traveler in search of meaning. Learning based on the spirit of academic ambition is characterized by several attitudes and practices. For instance, our students pursue knowledge and understanding through deep inquiry. They develop critical thinking to better understand the complexity of the world and make wise choices. It is common for our students to question respectfully the status quo as a result of their deep understanding of causes and consequences in the local and global contexts. They communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, collaborating closely with others in the construction of meaning. Our students embrace academic challenges through a model of trial and error and they tackle challenges with integrity, resilience, and self-belief. They reflect constantly on learning so that steps for growth can be established, reviewed, and updated. Ultimately, they continually strive for excellence and use their acquired knowledge, skills, and dispositions to contribute to the betterment of humankind. TFS is defined as being “Une école exigeante” in the sense that we believe that our attitudes and practices as educators should model, enable and nurture academic ambition. At TFS, our students become bilingual in French and English, and they can choose third language classes starting in Grade 6. We often describe our program as “beyond French immersion” as our students learn French as a first language, following the curriculum from France and, at all times in the day, actively practicing their French with francophones from around the world. We understand that languages do not exist in a vacuum and are deeply connected to culture, which is why our education introduces our students to the diverse cultures tied to different Francophone countries. They gain an ability to see the world from multiple perspectives, think broadly, and relate more deeply. TFS believes in coeducation because life is coeducational. Many of our graduating students have been studying together since Grade 1 or before. Their experiences teach them how to communicate and collaborate, and to accept and truly respect one another’s differences. Our community is diverse. Collectively, our families speak more than 60 languages. Our teachers hail from all parts of Canada, and many parts of the francophone world: la Francophonie. And while TFS is non-denominational, we welcome families of all faiths. A profound sense of ethical citizenship, guided by the four values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement, imbues our teaching and learning. We encourage our students to acquire a global outlook based on mastering several languages, developing intercultural skills, and taking a keen interest in local, national, and international affairs. We nurture this sense of citizenship not just because this is good in itself, but also because it is the best way to ensure that they have a positive impact in the world through their chosen professional careers or personal passions. View full school

It is with great pleasure that I share with you the success of our bilingual school at the Toronto French Montessori over the last 15 years. Thanks to our vibrant and active community, we achieved our goals and for this, I congratulate you all. The past 15 years have been years of growth and change for the school. We have much to look forward to as we continue to grow to meet the needs of our students in the future. The challenge before us is to maintain the spirit of faith and hope and further develop the sense of family, all of which are integral parts of this school. Looking at our school today, I am reminded that the progress achieved is due in part to the pioneering spirit of those eleven families who believed and had trust in what could be done. In July 2000, we had nothing to offer their children except a bilingual French Montessori education. We had not yet hired any staff and we did not have any real capital. Yet, these 11 families had faith and vision. It is through their faith and vision that we achieved our goals. In 2011, we had our first grade 8 graduating class. Our duty and commitment at Toronto French Montessori School are to provide the best possible education to our students and ease their entry to their high schools. Furthermore, we provide guidance and answers to their expectations at the next level of their life experience. Our qualified teachers are deeply committed to their student's academic development, dedicating their time to provide an enriched and rewarding learning experience both in French, English, and Spanish as a second language. TFMS accepts students from 18 months to 5 years of age. We offer half-day and full-day programs for both the pre-casa and casa classes at our Stouffville Campus. TFMS has authentic Montessori classrooms under the direction of fully qualified Montessori teachers. Students in the elementary level benefit from a bilingual education, where both English and French are taught are dominant languages. Our students are very advanced in both the French language as well as the English Language. TFMS offers a Montessori Elementary and Junior High Program directed by teaching staff trained in the Montessori philosophy. Montessori schools follow a method of teaching based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Conceptualized more than 100 years ago, it emphasizes and develops the potential of each child through the utilization of special teaching materials, a prepared environment, and teachers with a solid understanding of the philosophy who have been trained in the use of Montessori materials. Montessori recognizes that children possess an innate curiosity and desire to learn Montessori materials awaken this desire and channel the child's natural curiosity into an enjoyable learning experience. These didactic materials promote independence and are, for the most part, self-correcting, thus allowing children to progress at their own individual pace. As a result, children who grasp concepts quickly are not held back, and those who require more time do not become frustrated. The purpose of the material is to isolate a single concept and lead the child through a series of steps. A properly prepared Montessori classroom is replete with equipment encompassing subjects from math and language to geography, botany, and technology. To provide a nurturing Montessori community where the child's full potential is met in an integrated, interdisciplinary environment and where education is a valued preparation for life. Montessori was also a great advocate for world peace, having lived through several worldwide conflicts during the 20th century. She strongly believed that the road to peace would be paved by our children. She felt that if a child's needs were met and they were expected to give and receive respect in a community such as their classroom or school, that respect would be carried forward with them into adulthood. Peace through education is a fundamental part of Montessori's philosophy. TFMS strongly believes that every student will excel and achieve his/her maximum potential when they are provided an atmosphere of kindness, guidance, and nurturing. In turn, students will acquire a love of lifelong learning which will help them to discover the wealth of possibilities in their future. View full school

Rochambeau is a non-profit school, approved by the Ministry of Education and operating within the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE) framework. As a member of this unique network of nearly 500 schools in 135 countries worldwide, we offer the best of an education system acclaimed for its program's breadth and teaching of skill, providing its students with critical thinking, discipline, and rigor. Rochambeau is the only school in Washington DC and its surroundings to provide an education based on a unique French program and a high-quality English program. It welcomes students from the Toute Petite Section preschool class (2yr olds) to senior year, representing over 60 different nationalities, with varied cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds. This extraordinary diversity is an asset that we are immensely proud of! Our students understand from an early age that differences and otherness are the richness of the world, and great sources of discovery and personal enrichment. At the crossroads of French and American cultures, we further increased the value of our academic and educational approach by integrating the best of the American approach in terms of self-development, autonomy, responsibility building, self-trust, and creativity. By giving our students access to a Maryland High School Diploma and a French Baccalaureat, this special education opens for them the doors of Francophone and Anglophone colleges and universities worldwide. Rochambeau's mission, the French International School, is to create a multicultural learning environment built on a rigorous French curriculum accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The school is part of the worldwide AEFE network of schools. It provides a safe environment that welcomes students of all backgrounds and nationalities, guiding them to become confident, caring, and open-minded, critical thinkers who will gain access to the best universities and thrive in a diverse competitive world. Rochambeau, the French International School, values diversity, celebrates multiculturalism and empowers students to understand and improve the world around them. The school's core values are: In the pursuit of Excellence, expect and help everyone to do their best Intellectual rigor and fairness, a strong emphasis on hard work and work well-done Adaptability to a changing world Respect for diversity, the individual, ideas, cultures, and the environment Support and cooperation between and among our students, our staff, and our community Openness and transparency in our decision-making process and communication Diversity is a hallmark of Rochambeau, with over seventy nationalities represented in the student body. Rochambeau is committed to cultivating a multilingual, multicultural learning environment that affirms the benefits of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. We encourage all community members (students, parents, faculty, staff, and Trustees) to participate in and continuously reinforce our learning community through thriving discussions, interactions, and shared discoveries, anchored in a constant thirst for knowledge. Engaging on these critical issues inside and outside the classroom is central to Rochambeau's longstanding commitment to nurturing leaders who will seek a world that respects diversity in all senses throughout their lives. Choosing a school and an education system is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. In the greater Washington DC area, Rochambeau presents a unique opportunity: a genuinely transformative environment where students learn, grow, and become fully prepared to thrive and succeed in an ever-changing world. Rochambeau optimizes students' potential by giving them as many opportunities as possible for their future. Having a broad base of knowledge, the ability to analyze and think critically, and understand the world from different perspectives, Rochambeau graduates are bicultural and bilingual, often multilingual. With both a US High School diploma and a French Baccalauréat, they choose to continue their education in the US, Canada, the U.K., France, or anywhere in the world. Our academic program is based on the French national curriculum with a strong emphasis on languages. It is a complete, world-recognized educational program organized in cycles from Maternelle to 12th grade that follows a core of classes including languages, the sciences, math, the arts, music, technology, history (including US and French history), geography, and philosophy. Students taking the OIB option (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) successfully demonstrate this bilingual program's strength, mastering English and French like native speakers and writers. View full school

Our mission affirms international education's central principles: academic rigor and diversity, critical thinking, and communication across cultures. We are the only Bay Area school offering a truly multilingual, multicultural education that culminates in the International Baccalaureate or French Bac. Our youngest students pursue a bilingual curriculum in French and English through 8th grade. As students progress through the school, they hone their critical thinking skills, communicate in at least three languages, and participate in a rich array of arts, athletics, service learning, and travel programs. Our classrooms are lively, and our school community is always engaging. Students and faculty from across the Bay Area worldwide forge meaningful, trusting relationships as they experiment and explore, question, and collaborate. Committed to every student's well-being and success, our teachers bring global teaching experience and expertise in their disciplines into a differentiated classroom daily. Boldness is a hallmark of a French American education: students grapple with real issues raised in the context of a challenging curriculum. Here, students experience the world and develop a sense of autonomy, empathy, and agency. They are primed to go out into the world and make a positive difference. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: RESPECT – We celebrate the dignity, shared humanity, and potential in everyone. We listen attentively, speak thoughtfully, and act with courtesy and kindness. We take care of ourselves, our community, and our environment. INTEGRITY – We speak and act with honesty. We take responsibility for our actions, and we meet our commitments. INCLUSION – We celebrate the diversity that defines our school, our community, and the world. We seek to understand one another and to appreciate differing perspectives. We act with empathy and compassion. COLLABORATION – We prize the benefits of working and learning together. We succeed through shared effort and by seeking excellence in ourselves and one another. CURIOSITY – We are inquisitive about the world and our place in it, about ourselves, and one another. We ask questions, take risks, and delight in discovery. At French American International School, our youngest minds are immersed in two languages from day one. Teachers pay close attention to each student's linguistic and socio-emotional development, warmly encouraging critical thinking, active exchange, and cooperation. As students progress through the school, they learn to communicate in at least three languages, study mathematics in two languages, participate in a rich array of arts, athletics, and travel programs, engage in local and global service-learning projects, and further develop strong critical thinking skills within a challenging, engaging curriculum. There is no better way to see what we do than to come to an Open House, schedule a campus tour, or attend one of our community events. Our doors are open, and we look forward to welcoming you soon. View full school