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Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish, Latin, German
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Located in Cairo, Lycée Français du Caire is an AEFE-directly managed French international school serving ages 3 to 18 across four campuses: Maadi, Zamalek, New Cairo and Mearag. It delivers the French Ministry of National Education curriculum, with tronc commun, enseignements de spécialité and enseignements optionnels. Since 2023/24, terminale students may pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in three bilingual tracks: French–English, French–English–Spanish, and French–English–Arabic. SELO sections offer European and Oriental language pathways, including a European British track and an Arabic language option. The school provides Accompagnement au choix de l'orientation and Accompagnement personnalisé to support higher‑education planning, plus a Local Plan for Évaluation to standardize terminal‑cycle assessment. With about 2,000 students, LFC welcomes French expatriates and other nationalities and serves as an examination center for the DNB and Baccalauréat, as well as the Certificat International de Maîtrise en Arabe (CIMA). A broad range of clubs complements the curriculum well.
Lycée Français du Caire has 2,000 pupils, instruction in French.
Location
The Lycée Français du Caire is located in Cairo, Egypt. Primary schools are in Maadi, New Cairo, and Zamalek. The Collège-Lycée site is at the Mearag site in Maadi.
Stages
Primary schools; Collège - Lycée.
Type
AEFE – Establishment in direct management.
Additional learning support
The school has an inclusive education program with a multidisciplinary inclusivity team. It provides support for students with special educational needs (EBEP), including PAI, PAP, PPRE and PPS.
Country affiliation
AEFE-affiliated.
Bus service
The Lycée Français du Caire does not provide a school transport service. Families wishing daily transport should contact the associations of parents of pupils.
Fees
Application (first-registration) fees
- EUR 1,350.00 for pupils declared French (payable the first year only; non‑refundable). - EUR 2,470.00 for pupils of Egyptian nationality and for pupils of other nationalities (payable the first year only; non‑refundable).
Annual tuition fees and per‑semester breakdown (academic year 2026/2027)
All tuition amounts are billed in euros. The school's tariff categories are: "Français" (French nationals), "Nationaux" (Egyptian nationals), and "Tiers" (other nationalities). The school year is billed as an annual amount; the normal billing rhythm is two periods (semesters), so the per‑semester amount equals the annual amount divided by two.
- Français — Maternelle: EUR 5,154.00 per year (EUR 2,577.00 per semester). - Français — Élémentaire: EUR 4,446.00 per year (EUR 2,223.00 per semester). - Français — Collège: EUR 6,377.00 per year (EUR 3,188.50 per semester). - Français — Lycée: EUR 7,477.00 per year (EUR 3,738.50 per semester).
- Nationaux (Egyptian) — Maternelle: EUR 6,759.00 per year (EUR 3,379.50 per semester). - Nationaux — Élémentaire: EUR 5,895.00 per year (EUR 2,947.50 per semester). - Nationaux — Collège: EUR 8,376.00 per year (EUR 4,188.00 per semester). - Nationaux — Lycée: EUR 9,790.00 per year (EUR 4,895.00 per semester).
- Tiers (other nationalities) — Maternelle: EUR 7,691.00 per year (EUR 3,845.50 per semester). - Tiers — Élémentaire: EUR 6,410.00 per year (EUR 3,205.00 per semester). - Tiers — Collège: EUR 10,172.00 per year (EUR 5,086.00 per semester). - Tiers — Lycée: EUR 11,496.00 per year (EUR 5,748.00 per semester).
Exam fees (examples billed to enrolled pupils)
- Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB): EUR 55.00 per candidate (pupils of the lycée). - Épreuves anticipées: EUR 75.00 per candidate (pupils of the lycée). - Baccalauréat: EUR 155.00 per candidate (pupils of the lycée).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing rhythm for 2026/2027: two periods (semesters). 1st semester is payable on 1 October; 2nd semester is payable on 1 February. The school issues semester invoices accordingly. - The school counts the academic year over 10 months and treats fees as an annual forfait; in the case of arrival or definitive departure during a billed period, fees are calculated prorata temporis with the general rule that any month started is due. Re‑registration is validated only if the previous year's outstanding sums are settled by the deadlines indicated. - Late payment: two reminders are issued; after continued non‑payment the school may initiate recovery procedures, apply interest at the legal rate increased by 5%, and charge families for recovery costs.
Boarding fees
- The Lycée Français du Caire does not list or operate boarding (internat) services; no boarding fees are included in the school's financial regulations. Transport and catering services are provided and billed separately (see next section).
Other costs and ancillary fees
- Demi‑pension (school lunch), transport (school bus), school trips (voyages pédagogiques), manuals and school supplies, and certain extracurricular or activity costs are billed separately from the tuition. The organisation and billing for school transport and for school catering are managed by private service providers and are invoiced on their own terms. - School trips: balances (reliquats) from trips are credited to family accounts; families may request reimbursement of any positive balances by providing bank details (RIB). - Family discount: an abatement of 30% on tuition applies from the third child in the same family; the reduction applies starting with the youngest child. - Bursaries: eligible French nationals registered at the Consulat Général de France au Caire may apply for school bursaries that can cover all or part of tuition, first‑registration fees and exam fees; bursaries can also cover transport, demi‑pension (self service only) and manuals/furnishings where awarded. - Uniforms: no mandatory uniform fee line item is shown in the financial regulations; costs for personal equipment, optional uniform items if any, and sports kit are treated as family expenses or as part of supplies. Manuals and supplies are charged under “entretien” where applicable.
Refunds and cancellations
- First‑registration fees are payable at registration and are non‑refundable. - Tuition and other charges are treated as an annual forfait with prorata application on arrival/departure; the general rule is that any month started is due. Residual credits from trip accounts may be refunded on request with RIB.
Fee payment options and practical payment details
- Currency: invoices are issued in euros. Families are required to pay in euros; by special derogation, Egyptian families who were registered before 2023/2024 with uninterrupted attendance may pay in Egyptian pounds under the official chancery exchange rate at the date of collection. - Accepted means of payment: online payment portal, bank transfer to the school's French treasury account (TGE) or to the school's Euro account in Egypt, local bank cheque (subject to bank charges borne by the payer), and exceptionally cash up to the legal ceiling (EUR 300). The school provides IBAN and SWIFT details for its French and Egyptian accounts on invoices and in its financial regulation. - If an employer or third party will pay, the school requires an employer “prise en charge” attestation (a signed form) and will invoice the named payer; families remain ultimately responsible if the third party does not pay. Payment schedules, including any authorised monthly instalment plan, require a signed written schedule and, where applicable, bank domiciliation.
For clarity: amounts above are presented as the school's published annual tariffs for the 2026/2027 academic year (annual and per‑semester figures calculated where the school issues two semester payments). The primary financial regulation and tariff annex set the figures, payment dates and the rules summarized here.
Academics
Lycée Français du Caire teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lyce9e Frane7ais du Caire follows the programs of the French Ministry of National Education. The lycée offers three types of teachings: tronc commun (a broad core of culture, humanities and science), enseignements de spe9cialite9 (subjects chosen by the student that become more specialized from Preme8re to Terminale), and enseignements optionnels (optional subjects). Since the 2023/2024 school year, terminal-year students may pursue the Baccalaur99at Frane7ais International (BFI) in three British bilingual pathways: French/English; French/English/Spanish; and French/English/Arabic. In parallel, SELO 1 European and Oriental language sections 1 offer language tracks such as the European section (British) and the Arabic language section. An Accompagnement au choix de le9orientation and an Accompagnement personnalise9 provide guidance to help students plan their studies and their higher-education path. A Local Plan for Evaluation (Plan Local d'c9valuation, PLE) defines common evaluation principles for the terminal cycle.
Higher Education Progression
To prepare for higher education, orientation support is provided to all students in the general and technological streams since 2018. This accompaniment helps students design their projects and choose the appropriate specialty subjects in Preme8re and Terminale. A 2023 note from the COCAC addresses combinations of specialties that enable access to Egyptian university tracks and is applied by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online pre-inscriptions for new students open February 13, 2026. Create an account and upload the required documents on the Skolengo pre-registration platform. The pre-registration window runs from February 13 to March 29, 2026. After March 29, 2026, the Skolengo platform will no longer be accessible. 2. Interviews with families. Between February 13 and March 29, 2026, admission for students from Petite Section to CE2 (inclusive) will be subject to an interview with the Primary Director (parents, child, and director). The interviews involve discussion with the family and child to gather information and assess fit with the program. Parents and the child should attend the interview. 3. Admissions committee decision notice. From March 30 to April 2, 2026, the admissions committee will meet. An email with the committee's decision (favorable/waitlisted/unfavorable) will be sent to the personal email address provided on Skolengo on April 5, 2026. The decision will indicate whether the applicant is admitted, placed on the waiting list, or declined. 4. Final enrollment of admitted students. Until April 13, 2026. Parents of admitted students must complete definitive enrollment on Skolengo and pay the first enrollment fee online (in euros, in a single upfront payment, non-refundable). The first enrollment fee is 1,350 EUR for French nationals and 2,470 EUR for other nationalities. Fees are payable online and the payment is non-refundable. 5. Sending of the enrollment confirmation to parents of admitted students. The accounting department will verify payment of the first enrollment fee and an enrollment confirmation email will be sent to the parents of admitted students. The confirmation confirms definitive enrollment.
Scholarships
Scholarships on social criteria may be awarded to families of French nationality. The first scholarship campaigns for 2025-2026 ran January 21, 2025 to February 10, 2025, and the second campaign ran August 25 to September 7, 2025. Applications require contacting the Consulate General of France in Cairo and submitting a paper dossier by appointment with the consulate's social service. All families must provide the necessary documents for 2024. Scholarships are not a guaranteed entitlement; they are awarded each year within allocated credits. They cover only the fees of enrollment, annual tuition, and the first enrollment fee (paracurricular scholarships may be granted exceptionally). The application must be renewed each year.
Waitlist
The admissions decision can be favorable, on the waiting list, or unfavorable; the decision notification is sent by email on April 5, 2026 to the address provided on Skolengo.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycee Francais du Caire follow?
The school delivers the French Ministry of National Education curriculum. Since 2023/24, terminale students may pursue the Baccalaureat Francais International (BFI) in three bilingual tracks.
How many campuses does the school have?
The school operates across four campuses: Maadi, Zamalek, New Cairo, and Mearag, serving the greater Cairo area from multiple locations.
What is the BFI programme?
The Baccalaureat Francais International offers three bilingual tracks: French-English, French-English-Spanish, and French-English-Arabic, providing multilingual qualification options.
Is the school AEFE managed?
Yes, Lycee Francais du Caire is an AEFE-directly managed school, meaning it is directly operated by the French government's education abroad agency.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from maternelle through terminale with the French Baccalaureate pathway.
Where are the campuses located?
Four campuses across Cairo: Maadi, Zamalek, New Cairo, and Mearag, providing convenient access for families across the metropolitan area.
What qualifications are available?
Students can achieve the French Baccalaureate and the BFI in bilingual tracks. The BFI is available in French-English, French-English-Spanish, and French-English-Arabic combinations.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school is co-educational across all four campuses from maternelle through terminale.
What languages are used for instruction?
French is the primary language of instruction. The BFI programme adds English, Spanish, and Arabic bilingual tracks, creating a multilingual educational experience.
What makes the school distinctive?
As an AEFE-directly managed school with four Cairo campuses and the new BFI trilingual baccalaureate option, it offers the most comprehensive French education in Egypt.
