Which curriculum does LFIC follow?

LFIC follows the French national curriculum. Contact admissions for details about the programme available for your child’s age or grade.

Is learning bilingual at LFIC?

French and English are used as languages of learning and communication. The language experience varies according to a child’s starting point and educational pathway.

Is LFIC an international school in Chennai?

LFIC is a French international school in Chennai offering a French national curriculum within a French-English bilingual learning environment.

Can my child join if they do not speak French?

Children discovering French may be able to join, depending on their age, educational background and the school’s current admission requirements. Contact admissions to discuss your child’s circumstances.

Is LFIC suitable for Indian families?

Families interested in French education, bilingual learning and an international school community are welcome to contact admissions and explore the school’s approach.

Does the French Baccalaureate allow students to apply to universities in India?

University eligibility and admission depend on the institution, programme and applicable recognition requirements. Families should verify current criteria with their chosen universities.

How do I apply to LFIC?

Start by contacting the admissions team. They can explain the current application process, documents, eligibility and available entry points.

International School in Chennai

Lycée Français International de Chennai

The French national curriculum in a genuinely bilingual French-English school, within a multicultural community in Sholinganallur. Pre-school to high-school diploma, in small classes where every child is known.

In Chennai since 2011
Part of the AEFE network
French–English bilingual

Why families choose LFIC as their international school in Chennai

A different kind of international school: rigorous French academics, two working languages, and a scale small enough to know each child.

French academic excellence

A rigorous French national curriculum, recognised by the French and Indian governments and valued by universities in France, India, the UK, the USA, Australia and beyond.

Genuine bilingualism

French and English are both languages of learning and communication, building strong academic French alongside confident English.

International outlook

A multicultural community, with the mobility of the AEFE network and privileged access to international higher education.

A school that knows every child

Small classes and a close-knit environment let teachers support and challenge each student individually.

Bilingualism built for real life

Small by design, personal by nature.

Teachers understand how each student learns and provide the right balance of attention, support and challenge.

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At LFIC, French and English are not simply taught side by side. Both are used as languages of learning and communication, giving students the academic foundations and confidence to navigate a multilingual world.

Children can join whether they are already fluent in French or are discovering the language for the first time. Starting earlier gives the greatest opportunity to build strong bilingual foundations naturally and progressively.

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A recognised pathway in India and beyond

The globally recognised French Baccalaureate gives access to higher education in France and internationally. In India, it is recognised under the India–France agreement on mutual recognition of academic qualifications, in force since 2019, so LFIC graduates can apply to Indian universities, subject to each university and programme’s entry requirements.

For families, choosing a French education keeps multiple pathways open.

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schools in the AEFE network

138

Countries and Counting

2011

French education in Chennai since

An international community, rooted in Chennai

French, Indian and international families come together at LFIC, where different languages, perspectives and experiences are part of everyday school life.

Children get the excellence of French education, the benefits of a truly international school and a deep connection to Indian cultural roots.

With the support of Equipe France

The French Embassy in India

The French Institute in India

The Consulate General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai

The Alliance française Madras

The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE)

“The French Embassy in India has supported the set-up of the new French school in Chennai and will foster its further development. I am delighted by the work undertaken by the educational community in its diversity. This school offers a French curricula-based education, fully bilingual and open to the wealth of the Indian cultures to the children of our French expatriated talents but also provides the excellence of the French republican school system to families of any citizenship and firstly to our Indians friends in Chennai.”

Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India

Credits: French Embassy in India