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LFI Tokyo has the following accreditations, with brief explanations of what each means and why it matters:
- AEFE network affiliation (AEFE-contracted school): The school is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad network, a French government operator under the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. This ensures alignment with the official French curriculum and facilitates smooth transfers between AEFE schools worldwide.
- Tokyo local private school license (accreditation as a licensed local private school): Since January 1, 2006, LFI Tokyo has held accreditation as a licensed local private school under Tokyo law, confirming its formal recognition and ability to operate as a private school in Tokyo.
- Japanese-foundation status (Gakkō Hōjin) since 2005: LFI Tokyo is administered by a Japanese-law foundation, established jointly by the French authorities (AEFE) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which provides regulatory compliance in Japan and enables tax-advantaged donations. This status was granted in December 2005.
- Official examination centre for the DNB and the French Baccalauréat: The school operates as an official examination centre for the Brevet (DNB) and the French Baccalauréat, including the Early French Exams (EAF) in Première and final exams in Terminale. This affirms its role in administering national-level French examinations.
Awards and notable competitive achievements publicly published by LFI Tokyo in the last five years:
- Prozap Chess 2025 (Bangkok AEFE tournament): LFI Tokyo participated with a team of 10; Hugo won first place in his category and Yuto (Kyoto) took third in the lycée category; other participants also posted strong results. This reflects the school's strength in international AEFE events.
- ISTAA titles in basketball (2024–2025 season and beyond): The LFI Tokyo girls' basketball team won the ISTAA championship for the third time, defeating BST in the semi-final and KIST in the final. This demonstrates sustained success in international school competition.
- ISTAA U14 basketball title (historic first): The LFI Tokyo U14 boys' team won the ISTAA title for the first time, marking a historic achievement for the school's youth teams.
- Broad ISTAA success across multiple teams (2024–2025 season): Across football and basketball, LFI Tokyo teams achieved multiple podium finishes, including several golds and other medals in ISTAA leagues and related events, highlighting a broad culture of athletic excellence.
Lycée Français International de Tokyo (LFI Tokyo) is a French international school located in the Takinogawa residential area of Kita Ward in northern Tokyo. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, within walking distance of Shin-Itabashi Station on the Toei Mita Line and Itabashi Station on the JR Saikyō Line. According to the school, LFI Tokyo follows the official programmes of the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, offering continuity with the French national education system from preschool (Petite Section) through the final year of secondary school (Terminale). The school provides education across early years, primary and secondary levels, and offers specific international and language-focused pathways such as PARLE and designated international sections, as reflected in its official fee structure. For younger pupils, LFI Tokyo operates a registered school bus service with supervised pick-up points.
