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Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees MYR 29,800 - 63,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 640
Type Co-educational
Opened 1962
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages German, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur offers a French curriculum from kindergarten through high school for students aged 3 to 18. The school provides a bilingual French and English education, with English classes from early years and native English-speaking teachers. The school features modern facilities including dedicated science and technology laboratories, a full-size natural turf football and rugby field, swimming pools, and gymnasiums equipped with climbing walls, alongside a large auditorium. Beyond academics, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities including sports, performing arts, and STEM clubs such as coding.

34, Jalan Dutamas Raya, Segambut, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Essentials

Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur has 640 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, French.

Location
The school is situated in the Dutamas area, a residential and commercial neighborhood in the northern part of Kuala Lumpur. This location provides convenient access to various parts of the city via train, bus and major highways.

Stages
The school is structured into Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School and High School.

Type
LFKL is a co-educational institution and does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school supports students through its dedicated Student Support Service and specialized teachers who provide assistance and in-class support. The school emphasizes accommodating individual learning needs within its standard educational framework.

Country affiliation
LFKL has a strong affiliation with France, operating under the network of French schools overseen by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).

Religious affiliation
The school is non-denominational, adhering to principles of secularism and religious neutrality.

School day structure
The school day at LFKL generally begins at 8:00 a.m. for all students. Kindergarten and primary school students finish their day at 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with an earlier dismissal at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. For secondary and high school students, the school day varies depending on their timetable and chosen options.

Lunch is provided by the school canteen and is mandatory for kindergarten, primary, and middle school students, usually taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Bus service
LFKL provides a school bus service for students, covering major residential areas in Kuala Lumpur. These areas include Ampang, KL City Center, Mont Kiara, Desa Park City, Sri Hartamas, Bangsar, Damansara, Bukit Tunku, and T.T.D.I.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit institution managed by a board of directors composed of parents of students. It is part of the AEFE network of French schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur ranges from MYR 29,800 to MYR 63,000 for 2026/27.

Initial Enrollment Costs

-Application fees: RM 8,800 for Petite Section (first year) and Moyenne Section (second year), RM 13,200 for all other year groups
-Deposit: RM 13,000 for all levels (required at enrollment)

Annual Tuition Fees

Kindergarten
- Corporate rate: RM 41,300 per year
- Private individuals rate: RM 29,800 per year

Elementary School
- Corporate rate: RM 48,500 per year
- Private individuals rate: RM 35,900 per year

Middle School
- Corporate rate: RM 58,000 per year
- Private individuals rate: RM 43,400 per year
International British Section supplement: RM 9,500 per year (optional)

High School
- Corporate rate: RM 63,000 per year
- Private individuals rate: RM 47,900 per year
International British Section supplement: RM 9,500 per year (optional)

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

Annual tuition fees are payable according to this trimester schedule

Fee Payment Options

-Cash or Cheque payments in RM at the Accounts Department
-Bank transfer in RM or Euros
Academics

Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur teaches Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is structured into several cycles, beginning with Kindergarten (école maternelle) for ages 3-6, focusing on foundational learning, including early numeracy, literacy, arts, and an introduction to English. The Primary School (école élémentaire), for ages 6-10, covers two cycles, building on French language and mathematics skills, and integrating various core subjects along with continued English language instruction. For non-French speakers entering primary school, a special bridging program offers additional French language support.

Secondary School (collège), for ages 11-14, provides a comprehensive curriculum covering various academic disciplines and modern languages. At the end of this stage, students sit for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). The final stage is High School (lycée), for ages 15-18, which culminates in the French Baccalauréat.

The International Section (European Section) is also available in secondary and high school, where English language skills are strengthened through subjects like History and Geography taught in English, preparing students for the European option of the Baccalauréat. Students also have the opportunity to pursue Cambridge IGCSE language certifications through this program.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
For social and emotional learning, the LFKL's "Vie Scolaire" (Student Support Service) plays a key role in monitoring student well-being and behavior. This department, managed by the Head of Student Support Services (CPE) and supervisors, ensures the smooth running of students' schooling, addressing both academic progress and conduct. Within the kindergarten curriculum, there is a focus on developing students' emotional control, self-confidence, and understanding of community rules, aiming to help children become independent and empathetic individuals.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LFKL welcomes students with special developmental and learning needs. The school employs specialized teachers who provide suitable assistance and support during classes to address these needs. While it is not a specialist SEN institution, the school is equipped to offer support within its French curriculum framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
LFKL is recognized for its multilingual environment and provides support for students with English as an Additional Language. English classes are offered from preschool onwards, integrating educational activities tailored to each student's linguistic proficiency. The school employs English-speaking native teachers and provides 4 to 7 hours of English teaching per week in primary school, depending on the student's language profile.

Mental Wellbeing
LFKL supports student well-being primarily through its Medical Service and Student Support Service ("Vie Scolaire"). The Student Support Service oversees the overall schooling experience, addressing both academic progress and student behavior, which contributes to a supportive learning environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding information for the school is not publicly available.
Parent Experience

History
LFKL first opened its doors in 1962. It is a non-profit institution, governed by a board of directors primarily composed of parents of students. The school initially operated from different sites, moving to Bukit Tunku in 1983 before the first stone of its current purpose-built campus was laid in 2004, which officially opened in September 2005.

Community
LFKL fosters a diverse school community, welcoming students from over 44 different nationalities. The school actively promotes cultural exchange and community engagement through various events throughout the academic year. These include celebrations such as the Deepavali Show, career fairs, and sports competitions within the AEFE network like the Coupe De Volleyball Inter-Ligues.

LFKL also participates as a partner in major cultural events like "Le French Festival," an annual celebration of French language and cultures in Malaysia, featuring film, music, family activities, and gastronomy.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school's Parent Teacher Association is known as APEKL (Association de Parents d'Élèves de Kuala Lumpur), a non-profit association dedicated to supporting LFKL families. APEKL acts as a vital link between parents, the school administration, and governing bodies, representing parents' interests in various school committees. APEKL is actively involved in organizing school events and festivities, such as the carnival, and supporting student projects. Parents are encouraged to join APEKL, which is free, and can volunteer for activities like yearbook projects or by becoming class delegates.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
LFKL uses the Eurocampus Kuala Lumpur, a shared campus with the German School Kuala Lumpur. Both schools are located on the same grounds and share key facilities such as the cafeteria, sports areas, specialist laboratories, and outdoor spaces. Hevea, the primary wing for younger children (PS–CE2), has a dedicated canteen and dining area. The Hevea and LFKL facilities include new spaces such as a swimming pool, a multipurpose hall, a library, a colorful playground, a canteen, and activity and napping rooms, located about 100 meters from the main building. The school provides English classes from the very beginning and Hevea is open to non-French-speaking students.

Sports Facilities
The Eurocampus arrangement provides shared sports areas for LFKL and the German School Kuala Lumpur. The campus includes outdoor spaces used for sport and physical activities as part of the school program.

Academic Facilities
LFKL has access to specialist laboratories on the Eurocampus. Hevea's facilities include a swimming pool, a multipurpose hall, and a library, with a dedicated canteen and age-appropriate activity and napping spaces. The primary wing is located nearby, with modern facilities designed for younger learners, including the Hevea library.

Extra Curricular Facilities
LFKL offers a variety of sports, cultural and artistic activities every day of the week. The school provides after-school options such as daycare for younger children and homework support for primary students, with ongoing extracurricular programming available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
LFKL offers after-school activities that include academic enrichment such as coding and chess. The ECA team provides cultural, sports and artistic activities for students from kindergarten to high school, expanding exposure to new practices and experiences. Kindergarten students may attend daycare after school until 4:30 pm (except on Wednesdays), and primary students may participate in homework support after school until 4:30 pm (except on Wednesdays).

Arts & Creative
Arts and crafts are part of the after-school activities program, with music options including guitar and ukulele. The program supports cultural and artistic development for students from kindergarten through secondary school. Students can explore creative projects through Arts and Crafts and related activities.

Cultural & Language
English is taught for four to seven hours weekly from preschool to CM2, with CLIL used in the second half of the program to teach other subjects in English. In CM2 pupils sit for Cambridge English language certificates, and a French integration program supports non-French-speaking students. The International Section provides a British international pathway that combines French instruction with English-language components and, in secondary, prepares students for IGCSE or BFIB tracks.

Social & Hobbies
The ECA program offers a wide range of cultural, sports and artistic activities for kindergarten to high school. Primary activities include daycare, swimming, gymnastics, climbing, rugby, football, badminton, judo, capoeira, taekwondo, arts and crafts, guitar/ukulele, cooking, chess, and coding. Secondary activities include volleyball, badminton, swimming, climbing and coding. Activities run after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm for primary and 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm for secondary; Wednesday sessions are held from 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm, and Saturday sessions from 9:30 am to 11:30 am; students may choose up to two activities per week, with up to four sessions per week for football and swimming.

Community & Service
APEKL, the parent-teacher association, represents families within the LFKL community and helps organize school events and festivals such as carnival, while supporting student projects. The AFM is a French-speaking association that provides a welcoming network and organizes cultural visits, social events and charitable activities.

Leadership & Professional
Orientation programs guide students through academic and career decisions. In 5ème, students explore professions; in 4ème they study courses; 3ème is project-based; in 2nde there is a discovery internship week with workshops on personal statements and resumes; 1ère focuses on higher studies and specialization; Terminale includes mentoring and preparation for post-baccalaureate pathways. Agora, AEFE's student website, is available for higher-ed resources.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad after-school sports program includes activities such as football, rugby, volleyball, badminton, swimming, climbing and other physical activities. After-school sessions run daily and on Saturdays, supporting students' physical development and well-being alongside academic life.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English and French from kindergarten; additional languages offered in secondary are German, Spanish, Mandarin, and Bahasa. Language certifications available annually include Cambridge English exams, DELF (French), DELE (Spanish), IELTS (English), and HSK (Mandarin). The school provides early English instruction, and DELF certification is available to middle and high school students; Cambridge exams are available from CM2 onward; the International Section provides higher English exposure and a path to the French Baccalaureate with international option.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and French, with English taught from preschool and French as the main language of instruction, supported by native English-speaking teachers.

Immersion Programs
The school uses CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) with some subjects taught in English; an integration class supports non-French-speaking children in elementary; the elementary International Section provides about 30% English instruction and greater exposure to Anglo-Saxon literature and culture, and leads to a French Baccalaureate with an international British option.
Reputation

Awards
Information about recent institutional awards for the school are not available.

Accreditations
Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) Network: This accreditation signifies that the school is part of a global network of over 500 French schools outside France.

French Ministry of National Education: This confirms that the school adheres to the official standards and curriculum set by the French public education system.

Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum Rating: This rating is awarded for the environmentally conscious design and sustainable operation of the school's campus building, demonstrating its commitment to ecological responsibility and green practices.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete an online application form. This step requires submitting various documents, including academic records from the past three years, copies of passports for the applicant and parents, birth certificates, and a completed student health form, including immunization records.

2. Attend admissions exam For students entering Year 1 (CP) onwards who are not from a French educational system, an admission test or evaluation may be required, typically starting from age 6. Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the admissions department.

3. Receive and accept offer Upon successful review, you will receive an enrollment confirmation via email. This email will outline the next steps, which may include a meeting with the Primary Director for appropriate class placement or instructions to finalize enrollment by paying the initial enrollment fees and a deposit.

Scholarships
LFKL itself does not offer scholarships directly for general enrollment. However, children of French nationality residing in Malaysia may be eligible for scholarships provided by the French government. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need, taking into account family income, assets, and expenses. They can help cover various costs, including tuition fees, initial registration fees, canteen services, and school transport. To be considered, eligible students must be registered on the Register of French people established outside France.

Waitlist
Information about a waitlist is not publicly available.
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