The French International School of Beijing (LFIPékin) was established in 1965 and is regarded as a prestigious international school. It is part of a network of 580 schools catering to more than 392,000 students in 139 countries, offering primary through secondary education on a spacious and eco-friendly campus. A distinctive attribute of LFIPékin is the caliber of its teaching faculty and educational Excellence, a standard that is endorsed by the accreditation substantiated by the French Ministry of Education. The accreditation ensures educational continuity not only within the network of schools in the 139 countries where they are situated but also with France itself, a distinction unparalleled by any other education system.
The LFIPékin is characterized by a cosmopolitan and international atmosphere, in part due to its multicultural student body, which is comprised of 57 different nationalities. The curriculum, set by the French Ministry of Education, is characterized by its flexibility and alignment with the high standards of the French national curriculum. Multilingualism is a central pillar of the educational program, with an emphasis on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and international awareness, thereby preparing the Leaders of tomorrow.
As a true international school in Beijing, the institution offers a variety of curriculum options, including both French and International streams. These options are available to students from the moment they begin their studies (Grade 1) and are designed to empower them to select their own educational trajectory, leading to graduation and subsequently to the building of a successful future. The school focuses on the provision of excellence for all students through a well-rounded education, including sports, culture and the arts, innovative language-learning methods, and high-quality teaching.
The LFIPékin is a multicultural and diverse school with a strong emphasis on three distinct academic streams, namely French, French/Chinese, and French/English bilingualism:
• French Stream: It is vital that students are compelled to adhere to the French national curriculum, which commences in Nursery and culminates in the attainment of French Baccalauréat. (Grade 12).
• International English Stream: students from Grade 1 follow a program based on the English National Curriculum (Oxford International AQA Examinations). This program culminates in the academically-enhanced International French Baccalaureate (BFI) specializing in English language.
• International Chinese Stream: students from Grade 1 follow a program based on the Chinese National Curriculum. This program culminates in the academically-enhanced International French Baccalaureate (BFI) specializing in Chinese language.
Graduates are awarded the French Baccalaureate Diploma or International French Baccalaureate (BFI), enabling them to progress to prestigious preparatory programs. These courses are designed to facilitate admission to Grandes Écoles or universities across a range of prestigious institutions, including those in France, Canada, the UK, the US, Asia, and China.
Address: Xinjin Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区新锦路
Contact: +86 (10) 84 74 70 11, admissions@lfip.net.cn
Web: www.lfip.net.cn
Social Media: @LFIPekin (WeChat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Founding date: 1965
School type: International school
School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm (Nursery and Primary) and 8.30am-5.30pm (Middle and High school)
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: The teaching conforms to the curriculum set out by the French Ministry of Education.
The Kindergarten curriculum (Nursery to Kindergarten) is all about helping children to succeed in their studies. The most important thing is to encourage them to enjoy going to school, learn, develop their personality, learn, and live together. We help children to learn the right language and prepare them for reading and writing. We also help them to learn how to move their bodies and express themselves. We help them to discover the world around them through seeing, feeling, imagining, and creating. We help them to learn the basics of math. The Primary curriculum (Grade 1 to Grade 5) has been designed to ensure the acquisition of fundamental skills and knowledge. These include the development of literacy and numeracy skills, as well as the principles of respect for others. The curriculum also aims to foster the development of cognitive, artistic, manual, physical, and sporting skills. In addition, it incorporates the teaching of French language skills, as well as literature, history, world history, geography, science, and technology. The curriculum also includes training in the visual and musical arts, as well as an introduction to linguistic diversity. Furthermore, it emphasizes the understanding and use of media, with a particular focus on digital media. In addition to the aforementioned curriculum, we proposed an intensive French class for Grades 1 and 2, catering to French beginners.
The Middle/High school curriculum (Grade 6 to Grade 12) teaches all pupils general culture which allows them to discover new literature, artistic, scientific, or technological subjects or go on to further study. The second modern language, Spanish or German, is incorporated from Grade 7 and is compulsory for all pupils. The students discover history-geography, world geopolitics and political science, humanities, literature and philosophy, literature and cultures, ancient languages, mathematics, digital and computer sciences, physics-chemistry, and engineering sciences.
Age range: 3-18
Grades offered: Nursery (from 3years old) to Grade 12
Number of students: 800
Students’ eligibility requirements and guidelines:
As an international school, we strictly follow the eligibility requirements set forth by the Beijing/Chaoyang Education Commission ((BEC/CYEC)). Students whose identity fall into any of the following categories are eligible to apply. If not, please consult with LFIPékin admissions office for confirmation of eligibility.
• Valid foreign passport holder with a valid Chinese visa or Travel Document（旅行证）
• Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan permanent residents with a valid Travel Permit（回乡证/台胞证）
• Valid Chinese passport holder with foreign permanent residence permit and proof of having lived abroad for more than one year.
Nationality of students: Over 57 nationalities
Class size (average): 25
Teacher-student ratio: 1:10
Tuition and other fees (2025-2026 academic year):
School website prices are indicated in Euro. The conversion rate changes every month and is communicated to the LFIPékin by the Chancellery of the French Embassy in Beijing.
• Pre-school (Nursery to Kindergarten):
o For French and Chinese nationals:
French Stream: RMB 84,801
o For Foreigner nationals:
French Stream: RMB 97,072
• Primary school (Grade 1 – Grade 5):
o For French and Chinese nationals:
French Stream: RMB 84,801
International stream: RMB 94,306
o For Foreigner nationals:
French Stream: RMB 97,072
International stream: RMB 108,042
• Middle school (Grade 6 – Grade 9):
o For French and Chinese nationals:
French Stream: RMB 96,086
International stream: RMB 107,669
o For Foreigner nationals:
French Stream: RMB 110,185
International stream: RMB 123,622
• High school (Grade 10 – Grade 12):
o For French and Chinese nationals:
French Stream: RMB 146,579
International stream: RMB 159,134
o For Foreigner nationals:
French Stream: RMB 168,065
International stream: RMB 182,801
• Application fee: RMB 7,705
Primary teaching language(s):
• French for all the teaching subjects.
• From Pre-K until Grade 12, the students will have 3 mandatory languages in standard in their education: French, Chinese, and English.
• In the event of enrolment in the international streams, students will be exposed to a minimum of seven to eight hours of the language of their choice, either Chinese or English, in the following subjects: Cultural and Linguistic Studies, History and Geography, and Knowledge of the World.
• Other elective language(s): From Grade 7, mandatory language: Spanish OR German, and Elective: Latin.
Other elective language(s): English, and Chinese mandatory for all levels. Spanish, German, Latin in middle and high school
Corporate internship: At the completion of Grades 9 and 10, students are required to undertake an obligatory placement in a corporate entity for 1 week.
After-school activities: +50 activities including STEAM, LEGO Robotics, Coding, cooking, swimming, climbing, roller skating, gymnastics, tennis, K-pop dance, football, volleyball, basketball, taekwondo, cuisine, judo, badminton, theater, music, drama, art and more ….
Scholarships offered? Scholarships from the French government are available under condition for French students only
Extra help offered? Intensive French for non-native speakers in the specific FLesco program.
Total area (in sqm): 37,000
Facilities: One teaching building (20,000 sqm), one gymnasium (dojo, gym and dance center, multi-sport field), one outdoor multi-sport field, speed and cross tracks, a full regulation size football pitch, outdoor and covered playgrounds, a multi-function theater (200 seats), a school restaurant (400 seats), 6 well-equipped science laboratories, one technology workshop with 3D printers and robot, 3 library centers, classrooms equipped with SmartBoards. Air ventilation and filtration system (pm 2,5) throughout the campus
Lunch: The school has a special lunch menu that changes with the seasons and is full of healthy food. The menus are created by the famous chef Sir Oliver Mallard from Sodexo and are served in the school’s dining area.
Lunch fee: EUR 248-1,240 (depending on meals per week)
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes