Lycee Condorcet - The International French School of Sydney

758 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035, Australia. Located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, a few kilometers from the iconic beaches. About 10–20 minutes from Sydney's city center by car.

Preschool (Maternelle); Elementary School; Junior High School (Collège); Senior High School (Lycée). From ages 3 to 18, four levels: Pre-School, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High.

Independent French international school, affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

France (AEFE network).

The school provides education aligned with the AEFE curriculum from age 3 to 18 and emphasizes bilingual education. The diplomas offered are BAC • French Baccalaureate, BFI • French International Baccalaureate, and IB • International Baccalaureate. English Language and Literature and History and Geography are taught in English as part of the bilingual programmes.

The school provides a pathway for pursuing university studies in France and on prestigious campuses worldwide.

Wellbeing is a top priority at LCS. The LCS Support Network includes two senior first aid officers, a counsellor, a child protection officer, and learning support specialists and learning support assistants. The school counsellor provides individual and small group counselling and works with families and teachers. Vie Scolaire supports students outside of class time. The child protection officer trains staff and keeps safeguarding policies up to date. The Senior First Aid Officers plan immunisation programs and manage Health Care Plans and health education.

LCS provides a dedicated framework for students with specific learning needs. The Personalised Education Success Program (PPRE) supports students who need extra help to progress in targeted areas. The Personal Support Plan (PAP) describes adjustments and Learning Plans to accommodate individual needs. Health Care Plans (PAI) are prepared for students with medical conditions and involve families and health practitioners. The Personalised Schooling Project (PPS) addresses needs identified by disability services to tailor schooling conditions. Therapy at School supports speech, language, and other therapies, with some arrangements for in-school therapy under special circumstances.

There is plurilingual education in an international environment. Over 60 nationalities are represented at LCS. The program is designed for students to master French while achieving an excellent level of English. Cambridge and NAPLAN results indicate English proficiency at least equal to Australian private schools. Non-French-speaking students have the opportunity to acquire a good command of French as part of access to top secondary education worldwide.

Mental wellbeing is supported through access to a school counsellor and a wellbeing officer who provide counselling and guidance for students and families. The counsellor works with students of all ages and collaborates with families and teachers. Vie Scolaire and the PRIO support students outside of class time. The wellbeing team coordinates with health professionals to support students with medical or psychological needs.

A child protection officer implements and follows up on child protection policies and trains staff. The school maintains safeguarding policies and reporting procedures in collaboration with the principal. Staff receive ongoing safeguarding training. The wellbeing and support networks contribute to a safe and supportive school environment.

1. Admissions overview and long-term alignment. The admissions team provides essential information about the admission procedure and families are expected to be committed to their child's education at Lycée Condorcet de Sydney in the long term. An admissions committee reviews applications monthly throughout the year. For the 2025-2026 school year, reviews began in September 2024, and a place is guaranteed only if the desired grade has availability. 2. Early enquiry and waiting list. Because each family project is unique, contact the admissions office early to discuss the student's application. If withdrawals occur during the year, places may be offered to children remaining on the waiting list who are eligible to enroll. The school reserves the right to allocate places beyond capacity in exceptional circumstances and may request information about families' long-term plans for their children. 3. Online enrolment. Registration requests are made online on Eduka, and a tutorial is available to help submit an enrolment application. After submission, a confirmation email is received. 4. Enrolment procedure. Submit the application on Eduka with the compulsory documents and pay the non-refundable 250 AUD application fee for review. The admissions committee studies applications for the current school year fortnightly and may ask some students to complete an assessment. If approved and a place is available, an offer is sent. Enrolment proceeds by uploading enrolment documents and paying the registration fee on Eduka, after which enrolment is confirmed. 5. Age-specific entry and evaluations. Pre-Kindy 1 & 2 entrants join from age 3; Preschool offers are typically sent between October and November of the year preceding the August school year, with Moyenne Section offers in February of the current registration year. Due to high demand, there is a waiting list and offers are made as spaces become available; a toilet-training condition applies. Kindergarten to Year 5 entrants may be evaluated if they have not previously studied in the French system, with remote evaluation and a meeting with the child and parents if needed, and results provided within a few days. Secondary School entrants (Year 6–12) undergo an assessment in French and mathematics before enrolment, with a response issued within about a week; a minimum level of French proficiency is required as instruction is primarily in French. 6. IB and non-French entrants. IB enrolments for Y11 and Y12 are managed through Eduka, with registrations open for the current intake; the LCS admissions team and the IB coordinator are available for further information. For students coming from non-French schools, an arrival assessment is conducted to ensure proper placement. 7. Visa and travel. A limited number of student visas are available and there is a selection process for visa holders. For attendance without family, host arrangements can be coordinated through Global Experience or Study Vision. Tourist visas are limited in duration and may not support longer stays. A visa must be uploaded to Eduka before the first day of school, and a vaccination record may be required to comply with health regulations. 8. Tours and next steps. A school tour can be booked to learn more about Lycée Condorcet de Sydney and to discuss next steps with the admissions team.

Waitlists exist in certain grades due to high demand. Within available places, priority is given to siblings, students coming from AEFE network schools, and students enrolled in a French school to guarantee continuity of the programme. The school reserves the right to request information about families' long-term plans for their children and to refuse a pupil whose family plans are not in line with the school project. The school also reserves the right to allocate places beyond its capacity in exceptional circumstances.