Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam
Part of Mission laïque française (MLF), Secular, Founded 1948
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
French National CurriculumAccreditations
Languages
French
English
SpanishThe Lycée franco-éthiopien Guebre-Mariam is a historic international school in Addis Ababa that provides a high-quality French curriculum to a diverse student body, including a significant majority of Ethiopian students. It serves as a key institution for academic excellence and cultural exchange, supported by the Mission laïque française (MLF) and the Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger (AEFE).
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is founded on the principles of the French educational system, emphasizing secularism, neutrality, and the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. It promotes a 'two cultures, three languages' policy, aiming to foster a diverse, multicultural environment that prepares students to be responsible, global citizens.
Programmes
The school follows the French national curriculum from kindergarten (maternelle) through to the lycée, leading to the Diplôme national du brevet (DNB) and the French Baccalauréat. It offers a trilingual education—French, English, and Amharic—with Spanish introduced in the 5ème grade. Additionally, the school provides a double curriculum that prepares students for both French examinations and the Ethiopian Grade 8 exam.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a dedicated health service staffed by multiple nurses to support students, including the management of individual support plans (PAI). Additionally, a specialized EBEP (Élèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers) pole is available to provide support for students with specific educational needs.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam offer?
- Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam offers French National Curriculum.
- How much is tuition at Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam?
- Annual tuition at Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam is €2.2K–€9.6K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- What accreditations does Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam hold?
- Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam holds accreditations including AEFE.
- Where is Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam located?
- Lycée Franco-Éthiopien Guébré-Mariam is an international school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Primaire (Élèves éthiopiens et de droit éthiopien) | — | €2.2K |
| Primaire (Élèves français) | — | €6.8K |
| Primaire (Élèves des autres nationalités) | — | €8.8K |
| Secondaire (Élèves éthiopiens et de droit éthiopien) | — | €2.3K |
| Secondaire (Élèves français) | — | €7.2K |
| Secondaire (Élèves des autres nationalités) | — | €9.6K |
Source:PDFFiche-de-prise-en-charge-par-les-entreprises-26-27-FR.pdfPDFCalendrier-scolaire-LGM-2026-2027-definitif-1-1.pdfPDFTarifs-2026-27-LGM-1.pdfPDFTarifs-2026-27-LGM-1-1.pdf
Other fees(16)
| Enrolment fee· First enrolment fee - Ethiopian students and students with Ethiopian origin ID (or 296,400 ETB) | €1.6K |
|---|---|
| Enrolment fee· First enrolment fee - French students and students of other nationalities | €3.9K |
| Registration fee· Re-enrolment fee - Ethiopian students and students with Ethiopian origin ID (or 18,240 ETB) | €101 |
| Registration fee· Re-enrolment fee - French students or students of other nationalities | €240 |
| Materials· Individual supplies - Kindergarten (or 16,720 ETB) | €110 |
| Materials· Individual supplies - Elementary school, middle school and high school (or 30,400 ETB) | €200 |
| Materials· Textbook hire - Collège and Lycée (or 22,800 ETB) | €150 |
| Materials· Collège Calculator (or 3,040 ETB) | €20 |
| Materials· High school calculator (or 13,680 ETB) | €90 |
| Materialsyearly· Laptop co-funded by the LGM - Seconde and Première (or 36,000 ETB/year) | €200 |
| Placement test· LGM entrance test / level test (or 6,100 ETB) | €40 |
| Registration fee· Diplôme national du Brevet (DNB) exam fee (or 7,600 ETB) | €50 |
| Registration fee· Epreuves anticipées du Baccalauréat (EAB) exam fee (or 22,800 ETB) | €150 |
| Registration fee· Baccalauréat exam fee (or 45,600 ETB) | €300 |
| Registration fee· DELF exam fee (or 2,430 ETB) | €16 |
| Registration fee· Cambridge exam fee (or 7,600 ETB) | €50 |
Admissions
The school accepts new students from MS (middle section) to CM2, with applications processed via the Eduka platform. Candidates from non-homologated schools are required to pass placement tests, which are typically held in late August. Families must provide necessary civil status documents, and Ethiopian nationals must register according to their passports.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with the 2026-2027 school year schedule available for download on the official website. The academic year typically includes major breaks and follows the French educational system's structure.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus, located on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, features specialized infrastructure including a theater building, a large sports stadium, and a gymnasium built to international standards. The site also houses a CDI (Documentation and Information Centre) and dedicated science facilities.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a biodiversity club, science and language weeks, and student-led media projects such as 'Les gamins au micro'. Students also participate in school competitions and end-of-year performances, particularly in the kindergarten section.
- Joseph PALMERIProviseur
- Laïla SaïdAdjointe au proviseur pour la communication avec les parents, les autorités éthiopiennes et de l’évènementiel
- Sandrine DUBOISProviseure adjointe
- Caroline DEWEVERDirectrice de l’école primaire
- Rose CONSTANSDirectrice Administrative et Financière (DAF)
- Tamrat BekeleConseiller Principal d’Education (CPE)
- Mersehe AmdeberhanConseiller Principal d’Education (CPE)
- Gilles DepauxService orientation et information
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