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Japan, Kyoto
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LFIK participates in AEFE interzone projects that emphasize teamwork and cross-cultural exchange, including events such as Nuit du Code (Coding Night) and regional football or volleyball tournaments. The school offers an after-school extracurricular program (APS) that is renewed each year and includes enrichment activities for different age groups. APS options include sports and martial arts as well as artistic, manual and physical classes, such as theatre, sewing, arts & crafts, guitar, boxing, dance, baby gym, and magic. APS can be conducted in English or Japanese, allowing language practice alongside academic exploration.
The APS program includes theatre, sewing, arts & crafts, guitar, boxing, dance, and magic. Arts-focused activities are complemented by opportunities to participate in broader cultural events and performances. The arts are showcased through school performances and exhibitions.
Two language pathways are offered in LFIK's extended language program: English and Japanese. LFIK participates in AEFE interzone projects that foster language use and cross-cultural collaboration, such as Nuit du Code and Semaine des Lycées Français du Monde. The school hosts cultural celebrations and events reflecting its diverse community, including Noël, Tsukimi, Halloween, Setsubun, Carnaval, and Tanabata. Intercultural openness and multilingualism are core features of LFIK's identity.
LFIK offers lunchtime and after-school activities across a broad range of subjects and interests. Clubs span sports, arts and crafts, theatre, music, and other recreational activities. Activities are accessible to students regardless of language option. The program supports social interaction and peer engagement.
AEFE interzone projects emphasize teamwork, solidarity and collaboration across LFIK's international community. These projects can include travel to the Asia-Pacific region to meet peers and participate in organized events. The school also hosts outings and family-oriented events as part of school life.
Sports and martial arts are included in APS, with offerings such as soccer, volleyball, boxing, aikido, and dance. Holiday camps provide a supervised environment during school breaks with sports, crafts, cooking workshops and day trips. The school life also includes cultural celebrations and events that foster belonging and well-being.
Created in 1997, the Lycée Français International de Kyoto (LFIK) is a French school abroad approved by the French Ministry and under agreement with AEFE. It welcomes children from Petite Section (2–3 years) through Terminale (17–18 years) and teaches the French curriculum. French is the main language of instruction, and families can choose an English or Japanese language course pathway starting as early as kindergarten. For students who don’t yet speak French, LFIK describes a French-as-a-second-language (FLSco) support plan with an adapted weekly schedule. The school calendar includes cultural celebrations such as Tsukimi, Setsubun and Tanabata. Students can also take part in AEFE interzone projects, including Nuit du Code (Coding Night) and sports tournaments.
