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LFIM is in the Airport Heights area of Muscat, Oman, in the Al Athaiba district. The campus address is Way 519, Building 1345, Plot 305, Muscat, and the postal address is PO Box 1843, PC 130, Al Athaiba. The GPS coordinates are 23°34'30.03"N, 58°17'58.47"E.
Stages
LFIM serves students from petite section (kindergarten) through terminale. From CP to 3e, some students may join the British International Section (SIB); students in the SI (Section Internationale) follow the French program with additional English. The AEFE listing confirms the curriculum comprises 15 homologated levels.
Type
LFIM is a non-profit French international school. It is managed by a parent association under Oman guidelines and AEFE governance. It is part of the AEFE network.
Pupil Nationality Mix
LFIM represents multiple nationalities, with around 25 nationalities represented among students. The school has about 238 pupils. The majority of students do not speak French at home, reflecting a diverse, international cohort.
Additional learning support
LFIM uses an inclusive education approach and has a dedicated Special Needs (SEN) provision page on its site. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning profiles, in line with AEFE guidelines.
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France through the AEFE network.
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation listed and operates within AEFE's humanist-values framework.
School day structure
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday. Maternelle runs 8:00–14:30 (8:00–12:00 on Thursdays, Sunday–Wednesday); Elementary runs 8:00–14:30 (Sunday–Thursday); Lycée runs 8:00–17:00 (timetables vary). Garderie operates 14:30–16:00 (Sunday–Wednesday) and 12:00–16:00 on Thursdays; Extracurricular activities run 14:30–16:30 (Sunday–Wednesday) or 12:00–15:00 on Thursdays.
Bus service
Public information does not list a school bus service. The campus offers Garderie (afternoon care) after classes, and some families arrange private transport as needed.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Français de Mascate ranges from OMR 3,526 to OMR 5,816 for 2026/27.
Application and one‑time enrollment fees - Registration (first‑time) fee: OMR 1,000. - Security / refundable deposit (paid at first enrolment): OMR 400 (refundable). - Re‑registration (annual) fee for returning pupils: OMR 400.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; fees are published as yearly totals) - Kindergarten (Kindg. 1 / age 3): OMR 3,526 per year. - Kindergarten (Kindg. 2 / age 4): OMR 3,526 per year. - Kindergarten (Kindg. 3 / age 5): OMR 3,526 per year. - Grade 1 (Y2): OMR 3,883 per year. - Grade 2 (Y3): OMR 3,883 per year. - Grade 3 (Y4): OMR 3,883 per year. - Grade 4 (Y5): OMR 3,883 per year. - Grade 5 (Y6): OMR 3,883 per year. - Grade 6 (Y7): OMR 5,169 per year. - Grade 7 (Y8): OMR 5,169 per year. - Grade 8 (Y9): OMR 5,169 per year. - Grade 9 (Y10): OMR 5,648 per year. - Grade 10 (Y11): OMR 5,816 per year. - Grade 11 (Y12): OMR 5,816 per year.
(Note: alternative independent fee listings show the same overall banding and similar yearly totals by grade; sample independent summaries are available. )
Per‑term figures - Published fees are provided as annual totals and as the one‑time items listed above; a public per‑term (per‑term instalment) schedule is not published alongside the annual amounts. No definitive per‑term fee breakdown was found in the publicly available fee materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes annual tuition figures and one‑time enrolment fees (registration, deposit, re‑registration). No publicly posted detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates, late‑payment penalties) was found in the published fee materials; financial enquiries are handled by the school accounting office (accounting@lfm.om).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school's published information and facilities listing describe a day‑school environment with services such as day care and a cafeteria and do not list boarding or boarding fees.
Other costs and additional fees - No separate, published uniform fee was found in the school's publicly available pages. A school supplies section exists but does not list a quantified uniform or supplies charge. Families should allow for additional costs such as school supplies, optional extracurricular activities, examination registration fees and any device or textbook costs where applicable.
Refunds and refundable items - The deposit (OMR 400) is published as refundable. No additional published refund policy (timing, conditions for refund of tuition or re‑registration fees) was found in the publicly available fee information.
Fee payment options - No public list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) was found. For payment methods and the school's invoicing/banking details, contact the school's accounting office at accounting@lfm.om or admin@lfm.om.
Summary (practical points for parents) - Expect one‑time first‑year charges: registration OMR 1,000 plus a refundable deposit OMR 400 in addition to the annual tuition. - Annual tuition is published by year group as shown above; the school's published figures are presented as yearly totals rather than by term. - Boarding is not offered; additional costs (uniforms, supplies, extracurriculars, exam fees) may apply but are not listed as fixed published fees. - For the definitive billing schedule, instalment options, payment methods and any category‑specific charges (transport, meals, extracurricular programmes), contact the school finance office at accounting@lfm.om.
Academics
Lycée Français de Mascate teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
LFIM follows the French national curriculum within the AEFE network across all levels: Maternelle (Petite Section to Grande Section), École élémentaire (CP to CM2), Collège (Sixième to 3e) and Lycée (Seconde to Terminale). The SIB for CP–3e adds English-language instruction (EMILE) with about four hours weekly of English literature and half of History-Geography taught in English, using Cambridge-aligned materials.
Student Teacher Ratio
Public data on the exact student–teacher ratio is not published; the AEFE listing notes around 238 students.
Exam Results
The collège has a 100% pass rate for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), and lycée cohorts have achieved strong Baccalauréat outcomes following Seconde (2023) and Première/Terminale (2024) homologations.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates typically progress to higher education at universities in France and abroad, with consistent admission to prestigious institutions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LFIM supports social and emotional learning as part of its school life and mission. The school has a designated CPE (Conseiller Principal d'Éducation), Tania Selemani, who coordinates student life and welfare. Mehnaze Kassim is the responsable des activités extra-scolaires (head of extracurricular activities), overseeing programs that promote student engagement and social development. An anti-harassment policy is included in Vie scolaire, alongside internal rules that govern behavior and safety. The 2022-2026 school project highlights Axis 1 (Promote excellence and success for all students) and Axis 2 (Strengthen the sense of belonging), reinforcing a climate supportive of SEL. The school emphasizes a multilingual, multicultural, inclusive approach as part of its mission to help all students feel included.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LFIM's curriculum page includes a 'Special Needs' section and the site identifies the school as 'école inclusive' (inclusive school). Specific details about the exact SEN categories supported or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution are not publicly disclosed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported through the British International Section (SIB). From CP to 3ème, students can enroll in the SIB; students in the Section Internationale (SI) follow the French program with additional English courses.
Mental Wellbeing
Public information about dedicated mental wellbeing programs or staff at LFIM is not disclosed. The School Life section includes an Anti-Harassment Policy and internal regulations, which indicate safeguarding measures but do not describe explicit mental health services.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the Anti-Harassment Policy within Vie scolaire. The school has a CPE (Tania Selemani) to oversee student welfare and an extracurricular activities lead (Mehnaze Kassim) to support student well-being. LFIM is part of the AEFE network, which provides an overarching framework for French international schools.
Admissions
Admissions
1. How to register. Use the Registration Form 2026-2027 to begin the enrollment process. Re-registration for students already enrolled in 2025-2026 uses the EDUKA platform by logging in at lfmascate.eduka.school/login. Registration for students who were not at LFIM in 25/26 also uses the EDUKA platform login. You can still register for the current year.
2. Scholarships. French families with insufficient income can apply for tuition assistance in the form of scholarships from kindergarten to grade 12. The scholarships are described as French State scholarships. All information about these scholarships is available on the French Embassy in Muscat's website.
Scholarships
French families with insufficient income can apply for tuition assistance in the form of scholarships from kindergarten to grade 12. The scholarships are described as French State scholarships. All information about these scholarships is available on the French Embassy in Muscat's website.
