
Lycee Francais De Koweit
Founded 1989
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
The Lycée Français de Koweït is a private, multicultural French school serving students from Maternelle to Terminale. It is officially homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and operates as a partner of the AEFE.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to a pedagogy of excellence that emphasizes personalized support and a multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary approach. It fosters an environment of cooperation and mutual aid, while promoting respect for others, responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Programmes
The school follows the official French curriculum, offering a comprehensive education from Maternelle to Terminale. Specialized pathways include the American International Section (SIA) and the European Section (SE), with the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) and an English European section available at the lycée level. Language instruction is integrated from the petite section, utilizing specific pedagogical frameworks such as P.A.R.L.E and E.M.I.L.E.
Outcomes
The school prepares students for the French Baccalauréat, which serves as both the completion of secondary studies and a gateway to higher education worldwide. Students also have the opportunity to earn language certifications, including IELTS (English), DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and CIMA (Arabic).
Student support
Learning support
The school provides personalized support to students, facilitated by a professional teaching team. A school psychologist and a school nurse are available on staff to support student well-being and health.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Lycee Francais De Koweit offer?
- Lycee Francais De Koweit offers French National Curriculum.
- How much is tuition at Lycee Francais De Koweit?
- Annual tuition at Lycee Francais De Koweit is KWD 1.8K–KWD 3.4K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Lycee Francais De Koweit co-educational?
- Lycee Francais De Koweit is a co-ed school.
- Where is Lycee Francais De Koweit located?
- Lycee Francais De Koweit is an international school in Hawalli, Kuwait.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Maternelle | 3–5 | KWD 1.8K |
| Primaire | 6–10 | KWD 2.9K |
| Sec. 1er cycle | 11–14 | KWD 3.1K |
| Sec. 2e cycle | 15–17 | KWD 3.4K |
Source:PDFCalendrier-Pedagogique-2024-2025.pdfPDFCursus-Scolaire-et-Horaires-Officiels-de-Cours-2.pdfPDFFrais-de-Scolarite-2026-2027.pdfPDFLFK-Application-2026-2027.pdf
Other fees(5)
| Registration fee· Frais d'inscription / réinscription (annuel) | KWD 100 |
|---|---|
| Materials· Manuels scolaires pour la Maternelle | KWD 52 |
| Materials· Manuels scolaires pour le Primaire | KWD 80 |
| Materials· Manuels scolaires pour le Sec. 1er cycle | KWD 87 |
| Materials· Manuels scolaires pour le Sec. 2e cycle | KWD 95 |
Admissions
The school requires a formal application process, which includes submitting a completed dossier with administrative, medical, and financial documentation. Applicants from institutions not recognized by the French Ministry of National Education must pass an admission test. Enrollment is finalized only upon the completion of the file and the payment of registration fees.
Calendar
The school operates on a structured academic calendar, with the 2026/2027 school year planning already underway. Tuition fees are payable in three installments, due on September 1st, January 1st, and April 1st.
About the campus
The campus includes a canteen service and provides school transport options, subject to availability. The school also maintains administrative and educational spaces to support its curriculum from the Maternelle level through to the Terminale.
Co-curriculars
The school offers various extra-curricular activities, though specific details are managed through the school's administration office. Students are encouraged to participate in school-organized visits and excursions. Additionally, the school promotes student engagement through initiatives like the Press Club and projects related to sustainable development.
Frédéric FONTAINEDirecteur Des Classes PrimairesDirecteur des Classes Primaires at the Lycée Français de Koweït.
Pascale CHELALACPE - Proviseure- AdjointeCPE (Conseillère Principale d’Éducation) and Proviseure-Adjointe at the Lycée Français de Koweït.
- Henriette DANIELResponsable Ressources Humaines
Nathalie ASSAADResponsable Scolarité-élèves- Mukesh SOMANATHANComptable
- Taline Al KhayatPsychologue Scolaire
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