

L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay
Secular, Founded 1983
Updated July 2026
Lycée Français International de Mumbai is a private, co-educational day school in Lower Parel that provides a unique bilingual education for students aged 2 to 18. Accredited by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad), it follows the French National Curriculum to deliver high academic standards within an international context.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to academic excellence, well-being, and the development of curiosity, adaptability, and open-mindedness in its students. It fosters a warm, positive, and secure environment where families are encouraged to participate in school life and cultural celebrations. By blending French educational standards with a deep connection to the local Indian environment, the school aims to cultivate students who can 'live local and think global.'
Programmes
The school offers a complete bilingual curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten (TPS) through Grade 12 (Terminale), taught in both English and French. The academic pathway is based on the French Education System, focusing on structured reasoning and critical thinking across subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, History/Geography, Economics, Arts, Music, and Technology. The school does not offer IB, ICSE, ISC, or IGCSE curricula.
Outcomes
Students follow the French National Curriculum, which prepares them for the French Baccalaureate, a qualification recognized by universities in India and globally. Middle school students are assessed through the National Diploma (Diplôme National du Brevet), which evaluates knowledge and skills through continuous assessment and final examinations in French, Mathematics, and History/Geography/Civics. The school emphasizes critical thinking and structured reasoning, aiming to provide a gateway to higher education in France and internationally.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides dedicated language support for students to ensure rapid proficiency in either French or English. Teachers are specifically trained to assist newcomers in reaching the necessary linguistic levels to gain confidence and succeed within the bilingual curriculum. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 7:1 to provide personalized monitoring and individual attention.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What ages does L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay teach?
- L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
- Is L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay a day or boarding school?
- L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay is a day school.
- What accreditations does L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay hold?
- L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay holds accreditations including AEFE.
- Is L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay co-educational?
- L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay is a co-ed school.
- Where is L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay located?
- L’Ecole Française Internationale de Bombay is an international school in Mumbai, India.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school maintains a transparent admissions process, inviting prospective families to contact the administration via email or phone to schedule a private campus tour. Interested applicants are required to complete an online application form to initiate the process. A photo ID is mandatory for all visitors entering the campus, and photography is strictly prohibited without prior administrative permission.
Calendar
The school operates on a schedule that includes full-day classes for students starting from age two. Kindergarten and Elementary students (Grades 1–5) typically attend Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, with half-days on Wednesday and Friday ending at 12:15 pm. Secondary students (Grades 6–12) follow individual timetables accessible via the school's Pronote portal, with additional time allocated for those participating in extra-curricular activities.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in the Urmi Estate at Lower Parel, the campus features world-class infrastructure including custom-designed classrooms, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and a rooftop swimming pool. The facility is equipped with controlled air quality systems and includes dedicated libraries for both French and English on every floor, as well as a specialized sleeping room for Kindergarten students.
Co-curriculars
The school offers over 15 extra-curricular activities designed to promote personal development, creativity, and community engagement. These activities are integrated into the school life and utilize the campus facilities to provide students with diverse opportunities outside of the core academic curriculum.





- Eric PETROSPrincipal / Head of School
Serves as the Principal / Head of School for the Lycée Français International de Mumbai.
- Pramod PATILFinance Director
Serves as the Finance Director for the school.
- Rohan HIRAHead of Communication
Serves as the Head of Communication for the school.
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