LFIC is an accredited institution by the French Ministry of National Education and a partner school of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Our curriculum fully complies with French national standards, and students’ academic progression decisions (décisions d'orientation) are recognized meanwhile by all French schools overseas and those in France. We work to build a school rooted in trust: excellence and benevolence. We commit to the success of all students by addressing the unique needs of each individual.
The French educational system organizes schooling from kindergarten through middle school into three-year cycles, designed to enhance curricular coherence and ensure progressive, continuous learning. Central to this model is the recognition of each child’s individual developmental pace — acknowledging that every student learns differently. Competencies and knowledge targets are therefore defined flexibly per cycle rather than rigidly by academic year.
Each educational cycle represents a milestone in students’ progression toward acquiring the Common Foundation of Knowledge, Skills, and Culture. This foundation encompasses all essential knowledge, competencies, values, and attitudes required for academic success.
The Common Foundation comprises five domains. Student achievement is evaluated at the end of Cycles 2, 3, and 4. A student progress report is provided to parents, detailing academic mastery and individual growth. Full attainment of the Common Core is required to obtain the French National Diploma (Diplôme National du Brevet).
Follow this link for a detailed presentation of the five domains of the Common Foundation : https://www.education.gouv.fr/cid2770/le-socle-commun-de-connaissances-et-de-competences.html
Within each educational cycle, every class follows annual progression benchmarks. Click here to review the annual progression benchmarks for your child’s class : http://eduscol.education.fr/pid38211/consultation-reperes-attendus.html
