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Where is Lycee Français Blaise Pascal located, and does it use more than one campus?
The school is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on a ten-hectare campus in Cocody Riviera 3. It operates on two sites, Ecole Jacques Prévert and Lycée Blaise Pascal, shared with the College-Lycee.
What curriculum does the school offer and is there a special American International Section?
Lycee Français Blaise Pascal follows the French national curriculum and is AEFE-affiliated. It includes a dedicated American International Section (SIA) introduced in 2018, which strengthens English as the first foreign language and offers an international pathway in secondary grades.
What are the tuition and extra fees, and how are payments scheduled?
Tuition varies by year group and nationality, with detailed annual and per-trimester amounts (e.g., Primary: 2,865,000 XOF for French/Ivorian families; 3,645,000 XOF for foreigners). Fees can be paid annually or in three equal installments, with clear due dates and penalties for late or bounced payments.
How do families apply for the 2026-2027 academic year and what steps are involved?
Admissions for 2026-2027 are online via the EDUKA platform, opening February 2, 2026. Applicants should review the 2026-2027 registration circular and financial regulations before submitting online, and can use a provided tutorial for guidance.
What subjects and tracks are offered in Seconde, Première, and Terminale?
Students follow a general track in these years and choose three compulsory specialty courses from a broad set of options. Core subjects include History-Geography, Humanities, English, Mathematics, Digital Technology, Physics-Chemistry, and Economics and Social Sciences, with electives like Latin/Greek and Arts Plastiques.
Are there international or baccalaureate-style options like OIB or BF I?
Yes. The school has offered the OIB in the lycée (with BF I planned to begin in 2024), and SIA students in 3e have taken the DNB-OI since 2020 as part of the international pathway.
What facilities exist for science, computing, and the library?
The campus includes well-equipped laboratories and computing resources, plus a CDI (information and documentation center) with about 20,000 documents, a reading area, 12 computers, a study room, and a projector/webradio.
What sports facilities and elite-athlete programs are available?
A broad UNSS-based sports program runs on campus, including futsal, badminton, handball, basketball, and more. There are Sport Études sections (e.g., Football, Women's Football, Futsal, Rugby) and a Haut Niveau program for high-level athletes, with partnerships like the Berrichonne club.
What after-school activities can students join?
After-school options include Activités Périscolaires such as Robotics and Young Engineers, Chess, Reading Clubs, and arts like Arts Plastiques, Dance, Theatre, Cooking, and Pottery, plus creative workshops and crafts.
What leadership and career guidance support does the school provide?
The school runs Parcours Avenir to support career reflection and planning, with guidance on Parcoursup and international options. It also offers internships, company visits, métiers forums, alumni events, and orientation weeks to help students prepare for higher education.
What wellbeing and support services are available for students?
National Education psychologists provide personalized support; Parcours Santé focuses on wellbeing and prevention; Agora-Monde offers additional learning resources, and EAL is supported through the SIA English-language program.
How does the school handle safeguarding and health needs?
Access to the school is controlled with badge checks, and the infirmary coordinates first aid and medical care in emergencies in collaboration with families. The school follows formal policies for absences and health procedures to safeguard students.
Is a school uniform required, and what about meals and transportation?
Uniforms are mandatory for all students, including sportswear, with no exceptions. The school runs a meals service for collège, lycée, and prep classes from 11:00 to 13:30 (via ANSAMBLE), and a school transport service via SOTRA across four routes.
Who runs the school and how can parents get involved in governance?
The school is governed by the Association Gestionnaire du Lycée Français Blaise Pascal (AGBP). Parents participate through two associations, APE-LBP and APE Octogone, and there is an active alumni network for community involvement.
Does the school have any AEFE-related accreditation or recognitions?
The school is AEFE-affiliated, which means it follows the French national education framework in partnership with AEFE and the French Embassy in Abidjan.
Are there any notable achievements or awards listed for the school?
No specific awards are listed in the provided information, but the AEFE affiliation and the SIA program are key recognitions of the school's international approach.
What languages are taught, and how does the bilingual program work?
The American International Section strengthens English-language instruction from Petite Section through Terminale, with English as the mandatory first foreign language and a second language option (LVB) such as Spanish, German, or Arabic. Latin or Greek are available as electives.
What is the structure of the American International Section across grades?
SIA is available from Petite Section to CE2; from CM1–CM2 it becomes a parental choice between classic and international pathways; in 3e SIA students take the DNB-OI, and in lycée the OIB/BFI pathway is available.
What is the school's history and how has it developed over time?
Founded in 1981, the Lycée Français Blaise Pascal d'Abidjan is a longstanding Francophone school in Côte d'Ivoire. It reopened in 2008 after a four-year closure, with the Jacques Prévert primary re-opening in 2010 and the SIA being implemented in 2018.
How can families engage with the school community and its events?
There are two active parent associations (APE-LBP and APE Octogone) that collaborate with the school on welfare and educational activities, book bursaries, health meetings, and partnerships. The Alumni network also organizes events to keep the Blaise Pascal culture alive after graduation.
