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Located in Bucharest, Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is a French international school affiliated with AEFE and authorized by Romania's Ministry of Education. It delivers a French national curriculum from Très Petite Section to Terminale, leading to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The primary language of instruction is French, with Romanian required and English and other European languages taught as living languages from early grades. The school also hosts the Section Internationale Américaine, providing bilingual instruction in literature and history. The campus opened in 2013 and features dedicated art and music rooms, science laboratories, a large stadium, a sport hall, a dojo, a dance studio, and two libraries serving different age groups. About 1,100 students enroll, drawn mainly from Romania and France, with a mix of nationalities. Baccalaureate results include 85% mentions, reflecting strong student achievement and continuity with AEFE's international standards. A welcoming cosmopolitan community.
Șoseaua București-Ploiești 160A, 015016 București, Romania
Lycée Français Anna de Noailles has instruction in French, English.
160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, Bucharest 015016, Romania. A school bus network serves Bucharest and Voluntari with multiple routes to bring students to and from campus; the bus office is located in the Atrium.
Preschool through high school: from Très Petite Section to Terminale, with Grădiniță (kindergarten), Școala elementară (primary), Gimnaziu (middle school), and Liceu (high school).
French international school in Bucharest, member of the AEFE network; authorized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education.
Pôle inclusion scolaire supports students with special educational needs, including screening, evaluation, intervention planning, and advisory roles. French as a language of schooling support (FLSco) for non-French speakers; an additional teaching assistant; after-school AVS support; medico-psychological support with a school doctor, nurses, and a psychologist, coordinated by the inclusion team.
Romania
Secular
Preschool day runs 8:20–15:20 (with Wednesdays ending at 11:50). Secondary days start at 8:30 and end around 15:30, 16:30, or 17:30 depending on the timetable; some Saturdays mornings may be scheduled for assessments or project work.
Daily transport by minibuses serving Bucharest and Voluntari, with one morning service and three afternoon services; registration via the parents' portal; optional service with fees; safety rules apply (seat belts, behavior).
Annual tuition at Lycée Français Anna de Noailles ranges from RON 7,790 to RON 13,760 for 2026/27.
Lycée Français Anna de Noailles teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles provides a French education from Très Petite Section to Terminale, following the national programs of the French Ministry of National Education, and leads to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The school is ARACIP-recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network. The curriculum is organized by level: Maternelle, Ecole Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée, with French as the primary language of instruction and Romanian mandatory; English and other European languages are taught as living languages from early grades. The Lycée also hosts the Section Internationale Américaine, offering bilingual instruction with native American teachers in literature and history; the Baccalauréat international includes English-language components and exams. Transversal Parcours enrich the curriculum (Parcours Avenir, Parcours Citoyen, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours Santé) to support orientation and personal development. The school enrolls about 1,100 students overall (roughly 550 in Primary and 550 in Secondary), with a mix of nationalities (about 57% Romanian, 36% French, 7% other). The Baccalaureate results are strong, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention.
Students prepare the French Brevet and Baccalaureat; the Bac is recognized by universities worldwide. The school reports a high Bac success rate, with 85% of Bac graduates earning a mention. The French Baccalaureate remains the standard qualification for entry to higher education in France and internationally.
Graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in France and internationally; the Baccalaureate is recognized by universities worldwide. For the Section Internationale Américaine, graduates can continue higher education in bilingual French-English programs or in English-only programs, enabling bilingual or English-language study pathways at higher education institutions.
The school provides support for students with special educational needs; two teachers provide targeted support for learning French; students who do not have French as their mother tongue receive specific support with French as the language of instruction.
From the first year of nursery, children are familiarised with languages: French and Romanian. From CP (year 2) they start learning English 1 hour per week, rising to 2.5 hours per week in CM2 (year 6). In secondary school, students have 5 to 7 hours of English and Romanian per week. In 5ème (year 8), pupils must choose a second modern language between Spanish and German that they will study at 2.5 hours per week. If they wish to study Latin or a language they have already started (Italian, Chinese, or Russian), optional CNED courses are offered.
The school promotes health education throughout schooling, with prevention and protection measures aligned to public health issues; teachers receive specific training on topics such as DYS and welcoming students with special educational needs; there is a prevention and security plan and safety exercises; internal regulations cover safety and data protection.
The Lycée Français Anna de Noailles is a French international school in Bucharest, Romania, part of the AEFE network. The address is 160A Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, 015016. The school operates within the AEFE network and follows the French National Education programs. It is a private, tuition-based school recognized and accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education. The school prepares students for the French baccalaureate, which is recognized for university admission worldwide. Open days (Portes Ouvertes) have scheduled sessions, and pre-registrations for the 2026/2027 school year began January 10, 2026. If families seek financial aid, AEFE scholarship options are available. For new admissions, a separate process with potential tests and interviews may apply.
AEFE scholarships are available to eligible French students abroad, covering all or part of tuition under income-based conditions. Additional financial assistance for exceptional needs is also described.
The school provides admissions criteria and a structured process for evaluating pre-registrations based on several factors (nationality, parent work status with French administration or companies, French language proficiency, prior academic record, tests if needed, and motivation). The SI (Section Internationale Américaine) has its own selection process with limited seats per level.