Lycée Français International de Kyoto

LFIK is located at 411 Motoshinmeicho, Tominokojidōri Gojo agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8065, Japan. It sits in central Kyoto in the Shimogyō ward, with convenient access to public transport. The school is about a 10-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma Line or from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Line, and public bus stops at Horikawa-Marutamachi are two minutes away.

LFIK offers education from Petite Section (nursery) through Terminale (12th grade), covering la maternelle, le9cole, le college and le lyce9e. The curriculum follows the French national program and spans early years to the end of secondary education.

LFIK is a private, co-educational French international school. It is affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and operates under contract; the school is run by a parents' association (APEK). There is no boarding facility listed for LFIK.

LFIK serves students from many nationalities; the school states it welcomes students from France and other countries, with more than 30 nationalities represented in recent years. Enrollment figures show hundreds of students (approximately 260–270 in recent years), reflecting a diverse international community.

LFIK provides Aide personnalise9e (personalized help) in small groups for students who need extra support. In maternelle and the early grades, teaching hours include 24 hours per week in nursery and 26 hours per week in elementary, with two 30-minute weekly sessions for targeted assistance (PPRE for more complex cases as needed).

LFIK is affiliated with Frances AEFE network, the Agency for French Education Abroad. This places LFIK within the framework of the French education system abroad.

There is no religious affiliation indicated for LFIK; the school presents itself as a secular French international school welcoming students of all backgrounds.

The school day follows French timetables: in maternelle the day typically runs from 8:30 to 11:45, with afternoon sessions for older children; in elementary, mornings are 8:30–11:45 and afternoons 13:30–15:30. Lunchtime break and language pathway options are incorporated into the daily timetable.

LFIK does not operate its own school bus service. Public transit options are available nearby: Horikawa-Marutamachi public bus stops are within a 2-minute walk, and LFIK is about a 10-minute walk from Gojo or Kiyomizu-Gojo stations. Families typically use public transport or walking to reach the campus.

The Lyce9e Français International de Kyoto (LFIK) is a fully AEFE-affiliated French international school in Kyoto, serving students from Petite Section (2-3 years) to Terminale (17-18 years). The curriculum follows the official French national education program with French as the main language of instruction, set within a multilingual, multicultural environment that emphasizes language learning and international mobility. It prepares students for the Brevet at the end of collège and the Baccalaure9at at the end of lycée, with reported 100% success for both examinations and honours such as first-class distinction or upper-second merit. From the early years, learners follow one of two language tracks—English or Japanese—which supplement the French curriculum, with weekly language hours ranging from 30 minutes to more than four hours. A French as a Second Language (FLSco) program supports non-French speakers, and Japanese is studied as the host-country language; LFIK also offers a broad range of extracurricular activities and after-school programs (APS) and holiday camps. The school year begins in September, with admission possible mid-year if needed, and classes average about 12 students per class.

Class sizes are small, averaging around 12 students per class, which supports individualized attention within the French national curriculum.

LFIK reports 100% success at both the Brevet and the Baccalaure9at, with honours such as first-class distinction or upper-second merit cited for the Bac. The school positions itself as preparing students for internationally recognized state exams and future study in France or other French establishments abroad.

Graduates typically pursue higher education in France or international institutions, leveraging LFIKs AEFE network and recognition of the Brevet and Baccalaure9at to access universities worldwide.

Based on LFIKs dual-language environment and AEFE framework, gifted and talented students have access to the standard curriculum with language tracks (English or Japanese) and enrichment opportunities within the schools APS and project-based activities.

The LFIK Kyoto does not publicly disclose a dedicated Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, staff, or initiatives on its site. Student support is centered on the Aide personnalisée (personalized assistance) for learners with difficulties, implemented in primary as two 30-minute sessions per week. The Aide personnalisée is organized by the school and its modalities are validated by the Inspector of the National Education, allowing scheduling flexibility. When multiple supports are needed, a Programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE) ensures coherence between interventions. The school emphasizes helping students grow and flourish within an international, multilingual community, signaling a wellbeing orientation even though explicit SEL programs are not itemized publicly.

The LFIK Kyoto provides SEN support through the Aide personnalisée (personalized assistance) for learners with learning difficulties. In primary, the additional help consists of 2 sessions of 30 minutes per week, allocated by the school. The modalities of Aide personnalisée are validated by the Inspector of the National Education. Where several aids are needed, a PPRE (personalized program for educational success) coordinates interventions to maintain coherence. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution; support is described as school-based for learners in difficulty rather than a dedicated SEN unit.

The Language Program shows LFIK Kyoto operates three language pathways, including English language progressions for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3, indicating a structured English program. There is also a provision that for students needing support in French, Japanese class time can be used for French support lessons. The site does not publish details about dedicated EAL staff or a distinct EAL department beyond these English progressions. English progressions for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 are documented on the Language Program page. In short, EAL support is described through English language progressions, with no further publicly disclosed staff or program specifics.

The LFIK Kyoto does not publicly disclose a dedicated mental wellbeing program or on-site mental health staff. The Director's word emphasizes helping every student gain confidence and flourish within an international, multilingual setting, which signals a wellbeing-oriented ethos. The Health care page outlines policies for illness, medical care, and chronic conditions, supporting overall student wellbeing but not mental health services. There is no explicit listing of on-site counselling or psychology provision in public pages. Consequently, mental wellbeing supports beyond general health and welfare policies are not publicly disclosed.

LFIK Kyoto has formal safeguarding and prevention procedures under the Sécurité et prévention section. The procedures cover safety protocols for cycling, typhoons, earthquakes, and confinement in case of hazardous air quality, with communications to parents via email and Twitter. The site notes first aid training and the availability of a defibrillator (DAE) for emergencies. Coronavirus protocols are published as part of the health/safety framework. In the event of any hazard, parents are informed and students may be guided to safe areas or evacuated under supervision.

1. Contacept the LFIK secretariat to begin the admissions process. For families who have never contacted the school before, enrollment will be validated by the principal after this initial contact, so timely outreach is important. If your child does not speak French, you must request a meeting with the principal before enrollment, and the outcome of that meeting will determine whether enrollment can proceed. The LFIK process also welcomes new students throughout the school year, although the regular school year begins in September.

2. Documented admissions steps also include the possibility of applying for school scholarships. The LFIK offers Bourses scolaires (school scholarships) for eligible families, with the first scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 open from January 8 to February 23, 2026, and applications submitted via the SCOLAIDE platform. The application requires completing the digital scholarship form and providing the requested declarations of resources and supporting documents. Kyoto-based families are encouraged to submit their materials early within the window and to create a SCOLAIDE account for the process. The LFIK also provides guidance on how to submit the scholarship dossier through SCOLAIDE, including how to attach required documents if you cannot upload them directly. In addition to LFIK scholarships, families with preschool children may be eligible for Japanese government child-care subsidies (a monthly amount of 37,000 yen for 3–5-year-olds) under conditions set by local authorities. The LFIK page explains the eligibility and submission process, including how to apply through city programs and the potential need for documents from the Kyoto municipal office. If you do not speak Japanese, you should contact the LFIK life-siclo (vie scolaire) team for assistance. The LFIK admissions and fee structure also note that the Droit de Première Inscription (DPI) and annual school fees are fixed annually, with the DPI included in the published fees.

LFIK Kyoto does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described as contingent on available capacity, with non-French-speaking students also admitted subject to capacity. In practice, this means there is no public waitlist; rather, acceptance depends on whether spaces are available after the initial assessment of each applicant.