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LFIA offers a bilingual French education with English integrated into the weekly program; 30% of weekly teaching is in English from kindergarten to CM2, and CLIL covers arts, sciences, geography and some mathematics. English language proficiency is supported with external testing (APTIS) through the British Council, and there are extracurricular activities in English across sports, arts and culture. The school prepares students for English IGCSE and Spanish DELE language certifications. In 2024, LFIA reported a 100% Baccalaureate success rate and a 97% DNB success rate.
Extracurricular activities include Ballet (LESD Ballet with a RAD-based syllabus), MindBots AI, Board Game Café, Little Chefs Cooking Club, Piggy Bank Pals, Table Tennis, Rollerblading, and Acro Dance. LFIA offers over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership.
French education abroad is based on plurilingual and pluricultural education. From kindergarten to CM2, 30% of weekly teaching is in English, with CLIL covering arts, sciences, geography and some mathematics. The British Council collaborates to enable CM2 students to take the APTIS English test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary and communication skills; LFIA also offers extracurricular activities in English. LFIA hosts cultural events such as Ghana Day and the Francophonie Parade, reflecting its multicultural orientation.
LFIA provides a wide range of social and hobby activities through its extensive after-school program, including school carnivals and organized events such as ZAC Games and Ghana Day. The LFIA Stories section highlights ongoing community and school-life activities that bring students together around projects and celebrations. The after-school program includes social and collaborative activities that foster teamwork and cultural exchange.
LFIA conducts community service activities, such as donation drives to Coffee Beans, an NGO supporting children at risk of inequality in Ghana. These initiatives involve students and parents working together to support local communities and charitable causes.
LFIA has a governance structure that includes a Board of Directors (with a President and Treasurer), a School Council, a Primary School Council and a Secondary School Council, with representation from both parents and staff. This structure supports leadership and procedural oversight across school life and development.
LFIA offers more than 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership, including Ballet, robotics and board games to promote fitness, teamwork and well-being. The School Restaurant provides daily meals as part of student welfare, and the BCD library supports reading for relaxation and learning, contributing to a balanced school-life experience.
LFIA is a French international school in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, with bilingual instruction in French and English. It follows the French framework for Primary and Secondary, offering the Baccalaureate and Brevet/DNB, and it prepares students for language certifications in French, English (IGCSE) and Spanish (DELE). From kindergarten to CM2, about 30% of weekly teaching is in English, including 3 hours of language proficiency and 4.5 hours of CLIL across subjects. The British Council enables CM2 students to take the APTIS English test, and English extracurricular activities are available. LFIA emphasizes progression to top French and international schools and universities. The campus at 6 Bathur Street East Legon features a library (BCD) with about 12,000 works, a restaurant in partnership with Paloma Hotel, and spaces for gym, football, golf and basketball. LFIA offers over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership, including Ballet, MindBots AI and Board Game Café. In 2024, Baccalaureate was 100% and DNB 97%.
