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Belgium, Antwerp
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Odyssey Education group underpins the Lycée Français International d'Anvers, guided by a philosophy rooted in excellence in French education, multilingualism, and an international outlook. The institution traces its origins to 1901 as Institut Rochez, later known as the School of Antwerp (Lycée d'Anvers). After World War I it became the Collège Marie-José, and it subsequently evolved under Belgium's education reforms in the 1970s. In the 2000s it became the Lycée Français International and gained accreditation from the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). It emphasises a bilingual French-English curriculum and Dutch language integration as part of its ongoing development, supported by modern facilities.
The LFIA is distinguished by the international scope of its members since its foundation, including parents, students and staff. Pupils are welcomed into a dynamic, multicultural environment where each member of the school community finds their place and builds lifelong relationships. The school currently has about 150 pupils and welcomes more than 30 nationalities. The community is characterized by active participation from families and staff in governance and school life, reinforcing collaboration and mutual support.
Parents have an important role to play at the school as members of the educational community. Representatives from the various bodies are appointed as delegates to the School Council / School Board each year. A Festivities Committee is run on a voluntary basis by parents to organise and run events such as the Christmas market, international dinner and school party. The Parents' Association supports parent engagement in school life and contributes to governance, while promoting a sense of community among families, staff and students.
The Lycée Français International d'Anvers (LFIA) is a French international school serving learners from age 2 to 18. Located in Antwerp's historic city centre, the campus spans about 1,200 m² and welcomes around 150 students from more than 30 nationalities. LFIA follows the French national curriculum, with primary lessons taught in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours), creating immersion in French and English. From age 8, students study four modern languages, and from the fourth year of junior high Spanish is added, culminating in the French Baccalauréat. Passerelle support assists non-French or non-English speakers during language immersion. The school is part of the Odyssey Education group and a partner of AEFE. Facilities and activities include day care and after-school clubs, multilingual holiday camps, and a broad range of arts, sports and STEM offerings. All of this takes place within an international and multilingual framework for families.
