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École Française de Téhéran

Iran, Tehran

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

École Française de Téhéran (EFT) is a French national school in Tehran, affiliated with the AEFE network and supervised by the Embassy of France. Located at 1623 Avenue Shariati, EFT serves students from ages 3 to 18 and delivers the French education programs, from Maternelle through Terminale. The curriculum is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and follows the pedagogical objectives and organizational rules of French public schools, with instruction for all mandatory subjects delivered in person by teachers. EFT prepares pupils for the DNB and the Baccalauréat. The school emphasizes projects across the arts, science, and languages. Notable activities include science experiences, Autumn in Creative Boxes, and a leaflet project about amusement park. Digital projects include Web Radio and Web TV, with solar-powered resources. Life at EFT includes an Association Sportive, health and safety under Vie scolaire, and culture contacts for language activities, reinforcing a multilingual community.

1623 Avenue Shariati, 1939613663 Tehran, Iran

The Essentials

École Française de Téhéran has instruction in French.

Location
1623 Avenue Shariati, Tehran, Iran

Stages
Maternelle (nursery) through Lycée (high school) — i.e., Maternelle, Elementary, Collège (Middle School), and Lycée (High School). The school follows the French national curriculum.

Country affiliation
France; affiliated with the AEFE network and under the Embassy of France in Tehran.

School day structure
Open Sunday to Thursday 08:00–17:30; weekends are Friday and Saturday. Administrative offices are open Sunday to Wednesday 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00; Thursday 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The EFT is an establishment homologated by the French Ministry of Education and directly managed by the AEFE network, under the tutelage of the Embassy of France in Tehran. The teaching provided there follows the programs, educational objectives and organizational rules applicable in France to public education establishments.
Fees
Application fees
- No published amount for application or registration fees is available from the school's public information; no specific application fee is listed.

Tuition fees by school year / year group
- No published schedule of tuition fees by year group (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée) is available. No per-term or per-year tuition figures are published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, installment plan, payment deadlines, or standard payment terms are available. No public statement of per-term billing or refund timelines is provided.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or residential programme and no boarding fees are published; the school is presented as a day school offering classes from maternelle through terminale.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, meals, transport, insurance, extras)
- School supplies: The school publishes lists of required school supplies by class for maternelle through lycée. Costs for those supplies are not priced on the public pages.
- Uniforms: No published uniform fee or mandatory uniform pricing is listed.
- Meals, transport, extracurriculars, exam fees, insurance: No published fees or standard charges for meals, transport, extracurricular activities, exam administration, or student insurance are available.

Refund information
- No published refund policy, tuition reimbursement rules, or conditions for partial refund (for withdrawal, medical reasons, or other circumstances) is available.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payments)
- No published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) or detailed payment procedures is available. For administrative or billing enquiries the school lists a central secretariat contact (phone and email).

Practical note for parents
- No public fee tables, amounts, or payment terms are published for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year on the school's public pages; the school does publish administrative contact details and class supply lists. For matters relating to billing, payment methods, refunds, or precise tuition levels, contact the school's administrative office directly using the published contact information.
Academics

École Française de Téhéran teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The EFT follows the French national education programs. It is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and directly managed within the AEFE network under the Embassy of France in Tehran. It offers a path from kindergarten through Terminale and prepares students for the French national examinations: the DNB (Diplôme National du Brevet) and the Baccalauréat. All mandatory subjects in the curriculum are taught in person by teachers. The essential aim of the maternelle is to develop a rich oral language, and mastery of the French language is essential to enable successful progression of schooling, including for non-French-speaking students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school accompanies each child in their academic and personal journey, helping them develop their skills, creativity and openness to the world. Academic success also depends on supporting all students in their well-being and fulfillment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
For chronic health conditions and allergies requiring long-term treatment, an Individualized Support Plan (PAI) will be established between the school and the parents.

Mental Wellbeing
The Proviseur states that the school's mission includes supporting each student in their well-being and personal fulfillment.

Safeguarding
In accordance with regulatory directives: safety drills involving the entire school community, including fire evacuation and evacuation for seismic risk, are conducted during the school year. Each drill is the subject of a report to continually improve practices and reflexes. In addition, an PPMS 'attentat – intrusion' drill will be conducted during the 2018-2019 school year, as is the case in every French school. To ensure everyone's safety, staff monitor the entrances and exits, and surveillance cameras supplement the system. The traffic on the capital's major roads presents a risk of accidents, so agents supervise the pedestrian crossing of Shariati Avenue. We invite families to exercise the greatest vigilance.
Parent Experience

History
The EFT is an establishment accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and directly managed within the AEFE network, under the supervision of the Embassy of France in Tehran. The education provided follows the programs, pedagogical objectives, and organizational rules applicable in France for public education establishments. The EFT is part of the AEFE network. This status ties EFT to the AEFE framework and to the French authorities in Tehran.

Community
The EFT community is active and culturally engaged, with events such as Meilleurs vœux 2026, a Christmas and Yalda meal, and a visit from Santa Claus at the EFT. Pedagogical projects include an experience titled a gourmand scientific project and the Autumn in Creative Boxes, reflecting student-centered activities. The principal emphasizes that EFT is part of the AEFE network and that the school is rich in history and diversity. Governance and student life are embedded in school life through class councils, parent delegates, and the CVL, which includes students, staff, and parents and is chaired by the head of the establishment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a secondary parent delegate system with two parent delegates and two substitutes per class. Parent delegates act as federators, mediators, and information channels between other parents, the class teachers, and the administration. They attend the class council, review student files with other participants, and prepare a general report for all parents. They collect class concerns via a questionnaire at the start of the school year to guide discussions. Any parent may stand as a candidate; elections are held, and if there are many candidates, a parent consultation determines the delegates. A parent with more than one child can be a delegate for multiple classes. The CVL, the Council of Delegates for Lycée Life, includes students, teachers, staff, and parents and is chaired by the head of the school, ensuring parental involvement in broader school life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The EFT is a school approved by the French Ministry of National Education and directly managed within the AEFE network, under the supervision of the Embassy of France in Tehran. Teaching there follows the programs, pedagogical objectives, and organizational rules applicable in France for public schools. The school offers education across multiple levels: Maternelle (kindergarten), Élémentaire (elementary), Collège (middle school), and Lycée (high school). The curriculum is aligned with the French national education system.

Arts & Creative
Pedagogical projects include a delicious science experience, Autumn in Creative Boxes, and a leaflet project about an amusement park. The school also runs media-oriented initiatives such as Web Radio and Web TV, as well as digital projects. Solar-powered learning resources are part of these projects.

Cultural & Language
The EFT operates within the AEFE network and is supervised by the French Embassy in Tehran. Teaching follows the French national education programs, pedagogical objectives, and organizational rules for French public schools. Culture-related matters are supported through the culture contact at culture@efteheran.com.

Social & Hobbies
Pedagogical projects include Web Radio and Web TV as student media activities. There is an Association Sportive (sports association) as part of student life, offering sports and recreational activities. These projects foster collaboration and community within the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Under Vie scolaire, Santé et sécurité covers health and safety; there are provisions for health, safety, and disciplinary measures. There are provisions for health and safety, including exemptions from EPS. Diet and allergy considerations are addressed within the school system. Security measures and disciplinary procedures are described as part of school life.
Languages

Language Provision
The EFT is a French school accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and directly managed within the AEFE network; the school is thus under the authority of the Embassy of France in Tehran. The teaching delivered conforms to the programs, pedagogical objectives and organizational rules applicable in France to public education establishments.
Admissions

Admissions
1. EFT is an establishment accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and directly managed within the AEFE network, and is under the supervision of the Embassy of France in Tehran. The curriculum follows French public-school programs, and the school offers a continuous path from kindergarten through to the final year, Terminale. It prepares students for the French national exams, the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat. All mandatory subjects are taught in person by qualified teachers.

2. Enrollment for EFT is handled through the school's Secretariat. Parents or guardians should contact the Secretariat to enroll their child at EFT. The Secretariat can be reached at secretariat@efteheran.com, +98 21 22 60 49 12.

3. For EFT students seeking higher education in France, inscriptions are typically made via PARCOURSUP, the national post-bac admission platform. Most post-bac formations require using Parcoursup, while some programs are not included and require direct applications to the institutions. EFT also points to orientation resources such as AGORA (AEFE), the Ministry of Education site, and ONISEP for guidance.

4. Scholarships from the French government are available and are reserved exclusively for students with French nationality. The EFT Bourses scolaires section provides a Formulaire de demande, a Liste des pièces justificatives, a Note aux parents des élèves de nationalité française, and a Brochure des bourses scolaires as part of the process.

Scholarships
Bourses scolaires: The French government scholarships are reserved exclusively for students of French nationality. Administrative documents for applying are provided as Formulaire de demande, Liste des pièces justificatives, Note aux parents des élèves de nationalité française, and Brochure des bourses scolaires.
School Events
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