Japan, Kyoto
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The LFIK Kyoto does not publicly disclose a dedicated Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, staff, or initiatives on its site. Student support is centered on the Aide personnalisée (personalized assistance) for learners with difficulties, implemented in primary as two 30-minute sessions per week. The Aide personnalisée is organized by the school and its modalities are validated by the Inspector of the National Education, allowing scheduling flexibility. When multiple supports are needed, a Programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE) ensures coherence between interventions. The school emphasizes helping students grow and flourish within an international, multilingual community, signaling a wellbeing orientation even though explicit SEL programs are not itemized publicly.
The LFIK Kyoto provides SEN support through the Aide personnalisée (personalized assistance) for learners with learning difficulties. In primary, the additional help consists of 2 sessions of 30 minutes per week, allocated by the school. The modalities of Aide personnalisée are validated by the Inspector of the National Education. Where several aids are needed, a PPRE (personalized program for educational success) coordinates interventions to maintain coherence. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution; support is described as school-based for learners in difficulty rather than a dedicated SEN unit.
The Language Program shows LFIK Kyoto operates three language pathways, including English language progressions for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3, indicating a structured English program. There is also a provision that for students needing support in French, Japanese class time can be used for French support lessons. The site does not publish details about dedicated EAL staff or a distinct EAL department beyond these English progressions. English progressions for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 are documented on the Language Program page. In short, EAL support is described through English language progressions, with no further publicly disclosed staff or program specifics.
The LFIK Kyoto does not publicly disclose a dedicated mental wellbeing program or on-site mental health staff. The Director's word emphasizes helping every student gain confidence and flourish within an international, multilingual setting, which signals a wellbeing-oriented ethos. The Health care page outlines policies for illness, medical care, and chronic conditions, supporting overall student wellbeing but not mental health services. There is no explicit listing of on-site counselling or psychology provision in public pages. Consequently, mental wellbeing supports beyond general health and welfare policies are not publicly disclosed.
LFIK Kyoto has formal safeguarding and prevention procedures under the Sécurité et prévention section. The procedures cover safety protocols for cycling, typhoons, earthquakes, and confinement in case of hazardous air quality, with communications to parents via email and Twitter. The site notes first aid training and the availability of a defibrillator (DAE) for emergencies. Coronavirus protocols are published as part of the health/safety framework. In the event of any hazard, parents are informed and students may be guided to safe areas or evacuated under supervision.
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.