Lycée Français International de Bangkok
French national curriculum, AEFE, Brevet, French Baccalaureate, optional international/bilingual sections
Lycée Français International de Bangkok is Bangkok’s French international school and is recognized by AEFE. It follows the French national curriculum from kindergarten through the French Baccalaureate. The school is a strong fit for French-speaking families or families seeking continuity with the French education system. Parents from non-French backgrounds should ask carefully about language entry expectations and support.
Overview
- Age range: 3–18
- Grades: Kindergarten to Terminale
- Fees: ฿286k – ฿507k
- Application fee: Document processing fee THB 5,000
- Capital / enrolment fee: Initial registration fee THB 150,000; International Section/BFI registration fee THB 20,000 where applicable
- Class size: Secondary source lists average 20 and maximum 25; verify with admissions.
- Admissions difficulty: Moderate
- Availability: Contact admissions
Language & learning support
EAL / English support: Not primarily an EAL school. Secondary source lists French school-language support for non-French-speaking students.
SEN / learning support: Official site describes inclusive quality education, but detailed SEN capacity should be checked directly.
Languages offered: French, English, Thai, German, Spanish, Chinese
Facilities
Admissions
Application deadline: Not publicly listed
Open day: Not publicly listed; contact school for visits
Best fit for
- French, French-speaking, European, mixed-language, or internationally mobile families wanting the French national pathway.
Possible concerns
- French-language pathway may be challenging for students without French.
- Fees vary by nationality, and extra costs such as half-board, transport, activities, and exam-related options may apply.
Questions parents should ask
- What French level is required for entry at my child’s age?
- What support is available for non-French-speaking students?
- Which bilingual or international sections are available?
- How do fees differ by nationality?
- What compulsory half-board or activity costs apply?
- What transport routes are available?
- How does the school support transition into the French Baccalaureate?