Belgium, Antwerp
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The school prioritises the harmonious development of pupils' personalities and the sharing of humanitarian values such as tolerance, acceptance of differences, secularity and interculturality. It aims to educate through an ambitious curriculum while addressing each pupil's individual needs and supporting personal and interpersonal growth. A Charter of School Values, signed by students and parents at registration, underpins a values-based environment. Knowledge, know-how and interpersonal skills are emphasized as keys to developing responsible global citizens. The school promotes cooperative work, initiative and a learner-centered approach to prepare students for 21st-century challenges.
All primary school lessons are taught in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours), providing immersion in French and English with an introduction to Dutch. Passerelle offers intensive, small-group language support for pupils who are not yet fluent in French or English to acquire immersion tools. From the 4th year onward, pupils study four modern languages, including Spanish in junior high.
The mission emphasises the harmonious development of pupils' personalities and the promotion of humanitarian values such as tolerance, openness and intercultural understanding, which supports well-being. A Charter of School Values reinforces a respectful, tolerant community signed by students and parents. The school focuses on personal growth, cooperative learning and initiative, and integrates artistic and sporting activities as part of the pathway to academic success to foster resilience and well-being.
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.