Overview
School Type
Preschool, International School
Curriculum
French
Levels Offered
Kindergarten, Junior, Senior
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Boarding
Not Available
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About Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL)
Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL) is a French international school in Kuala Lumpur offering a continuous French education pathway from Kindergarten through the French Baccalauréat in Terminale .
The school forms part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network , which connects French schools around the world and ensures that LFKL follows the curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education . The school states that its curriculum is designed for students from approximately 3 to 18 years old .
LFKL has a strongly international student body. The school's current information cites 38 nationalities , with approximately 70% French students and 30% local and expatriate students.
The school was founded in 1962 and has since developed into one of Malaysia's established French international-school communities.
LFKL follows the French National Education curriculum , giving students a continuous academic pathway from early childhood through high school without needing to change educational systems.
The French system is structured around:
Kindergarten → Elementary School → Middle School → High School
The curriculum places significant emphasis on:
- French language
- Mathematics
- Sciences
- History and Geography
- Arts
- Physical Education
- Languages
- Critical thinking
- Cultural education.
Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB)
Taken at the end of the French collège pathway.
French Baccalauréat
The main secondary-school qualification completed at the end of Terminale. LFKL reports a 100% Baccalauréat success rate in its most recently stated results , with all graduates also receiving honours in that reported year.
International Section
Students enrolled in the school's International Section can additionally work towards IGCSE examinations as part of the British-oriented component of the programme.
LFKL has introduced an International Section , combining the French curriculum with additional British/international elements.
The section provides:
- Additional English-language instruction
- British-curriculum-informed subjects
- International academic preparation
- IGCSE examinations
- Preparation towards the French International Baccalaureate pathway.
The school states that the International Section is available from primary through high school , with additional costs at secondary/high-school levels.
The school describes its campus as providing modern academic, sporting, creative and technology facilities.
Academic Facilities
- Spacious classrooms
- Digital learning equipment
- Science laboratories
- Technology classrooms
- Robotics facilities
- Library
- Educational resource areas.
Sports Facilities
- 25-metre swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Rock-climbing wall
- Football field
- Basketball court
- Physical Education rooms.
Arts & Performance
- Auditorium
- Music spaces
- Art facilities
- Activity halls
- Cultural and performance areas.
Early Years / Hevea Campus
The Hevea campus provides younger children with:
- Swimming pool
- Multipurpose hall
- Library
- Colourful playground
- Canteen
- Activity rooms
- Nap rooms.
LFKL has support structures for students with additional learning needs.
Its Primary team includes AESH staff, who provide support for students requiring additional educational assistance. The school also operates French-language integration programmes for students who are not yet sufficiently fluent in French.
French Integration / Passerelle Programme
For non-French-speaking students, LFKL provides a specialised pathway that can include:
- Additional French-language instruction
- Small-group French lessons
- Observation/assessment
- Individualised integration planning
- Parent-school meetings.
The Passerelle programme can provide a transition period of up to one academic year for eligible students.
Learning Support: Available
French-language integration: Available
SEN support: Available through individual support structures, subject to the school's ability to meet individual needs.
LFKL's educational philosophy is fundamentally based on the French education system, while incorporating an international outlook suitable for its multicultural student population.
Academic Rigour
The school follows the curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education, providing a consistent pathway from Kindergarten to the French Baccalauréat.
Multilingualism
Students learn French as their principal academic language while developing English and additional languages from a young age.
Critical Thinking & Creativity
The school encourages students to develop knowledge while learning to solve problems creatively and independently.
International Mindset
With students from dozens of nationalities, LFKL places emphasis on cultural openness, tolerance and understanding of different perspectives.
University Preparation
The French Baccalauréat provides access to French and international universities, while LFKL also provides personalised university guidance for students considering higher education around the world.
Integration
A major distinguishing feature is the school's willingness to support non-French-speaking students, particularly younger learners, through French-language bridging and integration programmes.
Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL) Fees
Enrolment Fee
RM10,000
Deposit
RM9,000
*Refundable
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Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL) | Contact Details
Address
Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur 34, Jalan Dutamas Raya, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+603 6250 4415
secretary@lfkl.edu.my
Website
http://www.lfkl.edu.my