European French School of Podgorica

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees €4,000 - 6,100

Ages 2 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2018

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages French, English

Typical class size 20

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

EFEP is a private international school in Podgorica serving learners aged 2 to 18. Founded in 2018, it holds dual recognition: a Montenegrin license and approval from the French Ministry of Education, and it is AEFE-affiliated for nursery and primary education since 2023. The school delivers a three-language curriculum in French, English and Montenegrin from kindergarten onward, with language teachers supporting multilingual instruction. A bridging course for non-French speakers (FLSco) is available, and Delf junior and Cambridge certifications are offered. The curriculum includes two weekly English and Montenegrin hours in primary, Montenegrin history in CM1, and increased English in collège, with a fifth language (Italian) introduced in grade 5. The campus comprises eight classes with cohorts capped at 20 students and a 26-hour weekly program aligned to the French Ministry of Education, preparing students for the Brevet and Baccalaureate. EFEP pursues Eco-School status and joined CleanUp Montenegro in 2024, reflecting sustainability.

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22 Iva Andrića, 81 000 Podgorica, Montenegro

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The Essentials

Location

EFEP is located in Podgorica, Montenegro, housed in two buildings in the Zagorič residential area near Gorica Park. The main building is at 22 Iva Andrića, Podgorica, welcoming students from CP to Terminale; Primary classes are on the ground floor, and middle/high school plus administration are on the first floor; the second floor houses the canteen and language room. The kindergarten operates in a separate villa about 100 metres away at 29 Dragana Durovića Street, with a ground-floor classroom and a nap room on the first floor.

Stages

Kindergarten, Primary, College, High School

Type

Private international school; multilingual; independent; AEFE partner; licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and approved by the French Ministry of Education.

Pupil Nationality Mix

All nationalities represented; around 80% of students do not have French as their mother tongue.

Additional learning support

Personalized support for students; adaptation for non-French-speaking students from 6 to 11 years old; inclusion and anti-harassment commitments.

Country affiliation

France and Montenegro

Religious affiliation

Secular

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Fees

Application fees
- Registration fee: EUR 700.00, payable only at first registration and non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (published as annual amounts by year group)
- Nursery (Petite Section and Moyenne Section): EUR 4,000 per year.
- Nursery (Grande Section / pre‑school): EUR 4,500 per year.
- Elementary (CP, CE, CM): EUR 5,550 per year.
- Lower secondary (Collège 6ème–5ème): EUR 6,100 per year.
- Upper collège (Collège 4ème–3ème): EUR 6,000 per year.
- Lycée (high school): EUR 6,000 per year.
(These amounts are published as annual tuition figures.)

Per‑term / per‑semester detail and billing schedule
- Annual tuition is published as a single yearly amount; a per‑term breakdown for tuition is not published in the published tariff document.
- Canteen fees: calculated on a monthly basis but invoiced semestrially; invoicing for the canteen is performed twice a year (October and February). Parents pay the full monthly canteen amount regardless of the number of meals consumed.
- Extended‑care and extracurricular activities: organised and invoiced by semester; costs depend on the number of days/sessions selected and are invoiced twice a year (October and February) when organised.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Pedagogical materials & school excursions: EUR 200.00 per pupil, invoiced at the start of each school year.
- CNED (distance‑education) enrolment (for some collège and lycée levels): the school participates at 50% of CNED costs; the total CNED cost noted for 2023–2024 was EUR 1,055 and any additional CNED charges (if applicable) are invoiced in September.
- Contribution for maintenance (one‑off, annual): parents choose one fixed amount to pay once at the start of the school year. Available options: EUR 50, EUR 100, EUR 250, EUR 500, EUR 750, or EUR 1,000; this contribution is intended to support equipment and school development.
- Late‑pickup supervision charge: if a pupil is picked up late, a supervision fee applies — EUR 5 when there is a childcare/garderie session available, EUR 15 when there is no childcare session.

Discounts and family reductions
- Sibling discounts on tuition: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child, 20% for the fourth child and subsequent children, provided all children are enrolled at the school.
- Early/full‑year payment discount: a 5% reduction on tuition is applied when the full year's tuition is paid in advance before 16 September.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered by the school; the school operates as a day school across its premises and does not publish any boarding or boarding‑related charges.

Refund information
- The registration fee of EUR 700.00 is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. No other specific refund rules for tuition or ancillary fees are published in the tariff document or the school internal regulations; published materials indicate fees and invoicing (see billing schedule items above) but do not provide a detailed refund policy for other payments.

Fee payment options and payment terms
- The tariff and regulation documents specify when items are invoiced (registration at first enrollment; materials, maintenance contribution and tuition billed at the start of the year; canteen and some services invoiced semestrially in October and February) and note consequences for non‑payment in the school regulations. The published materials do not list the specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, SEPA direct debit) or bank details in the tariff and regulation documents. Parents should expect that standard methods accepted in Montenegro (euros; bank transfer and card payments are commonly used locally) would apply, but the school's published materials do not itemise accepted payment channels.

Short note on the year covered and availability of per‑term figures
- The only detailed published fee schedule available in the school's public documentation is for the 2024/2025 school year; the school's tariffs are shown there as annual amounts. A per‑term or per‑instalment tuition schedule is not published in the tariff file; items that the school explicitly bills by semester (canteen, extended care/activities) are identified above.

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Academics

Curriculum

The school provides a three-language curriculum taught in French, English, and Montenegrin. It is a French international school approved by the French ministry. From kindergarten onward, language teachers join classes to support multilingual instruction, and a bridging course for non-French speakers (FLSco) is available; Delf junior and Cambridge certifications are offered during schooling. In primary (CP onward), students have two hours of English and two hours of Montenegrin per week; Montenegrin is taught by level groupings and Montenegrin history is introduced in CM1; in each class, two hours per week are co-taught with two teachers present to lead multilingual sessions. In collège, English instruction can amount to four hours per week, and DNL teaching in English and Montenegrin covers non-language subjects; a fifth language is introduced in grade 5, currently Italian.

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Admissions

1. Contact EFEP. Interested families contact by email or phone; initial questions are answered and a link for pre-registration is sent. A date to present the school is arranged. 2. Rendez-vous. A meeting covers the French education system, the school's organization, and the tuition tariffs, and includes a tour of the facilities. If the family wishes to continue, a date for a pedagogical morning is set. 3. Matinée pédagogique. A pedagogical morning is offered if needed or possible to provide a closer look at teaching methods and class routines. Families meet with teachers and observe sample lessons to inform their enrollment decision. 4. Finalisation du processus d'inscription. Administrative and financial registration completes the enrollment process once the necessary steps are fulfilled.

Scholarships

For students of French nationality, parents may submit a scholarship application that can cover part of the tuition fees. Applications are to be submitted to the Embassy of France in Tirana in accordance with the calendar, at the address below: Embassy of France in Tirana, Consular Section, 14 rue Skenderbej, Tirana, Albania. consulat.tirana-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. Consult the brochure dedicated to scholarships.

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FAQs

What is the age range EFEP serves?

EFEP educates students from age 2 to 18, covering kindergarten through terminale.

Where is EFEP located, and how are the campuses arranged?

EFEP is in Podgorica, Montenegro, in two buildings in the Zagorič area near Gorica Park. The main building at 22 Iva Andrića houses Primary to Terminale, while the Kindergarten operates in a separate villa at 29 Dragana Durovića Street about 100 metres away.

What curriculum and recognition does EFEP have?

EFEP uses a three-language curriculum with French as the main language, and English and Montenegrin integrated from Kindergarten onward. It is licensed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Education, approved by the French Ministry of Education, and is an AEFE partner; a bridging course for non-French speakers is available, and Delf junior and Cambridge certifications are offered.

What are the tuition ranges by level, and is there a registration fee?

Tuition is tiered by level: Nursery 4,000 EUR; Grande Section 4,500 EUR; Elementary 5,550 EUR; Lower secondary 6,100 EUR; Upper collège 6,000 EUR; Lycée 6,000 EUR per year. There is a non-refundable registration fee of 700 EUR at first registration.

Are there discounts for siblings or early payment?

Yes. Sibling discounts start at 10% for the second child and rise to 20% for the fourth and subsequent children, provided all siblings are enrolled. There is also a 5% discount if you pay the full year's tuition in advance before 16 September.

What is the admissions process, and are there scholarships?

Admissions begin with contacting EFEP, followed by a Rendez‑vous, a facility tour, and possibly a pedagogical morning; registration is completed after the final steps. Scholarships are available for students with French nationality through the Embassy of France in Tirana, according to the calendar.

Does EFEP prepare students for the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate diplomas?

Yes. The curriculum is aligned with the French education system, enabling students to sit for the Brevet and the French Baccalaureate diplomas.

How are languages integrated into the curriculum?

From Kindergarten, French is the main language while English and Montenegrin are integrated; in primary, two hours of English and two hours of Montenegrin per week, and Montenegrin history starts in CM1. In collège, English can reach four hours per week, with non-language subjects taught in English and Montenegrin (DNL). Italian is introduced in grade 5.

What are typical class sizes?

Class sizes are limited to 20 students per group, ensuring smaller classes and more individual attention.

How are the school buildings arranged?

The main building houses Primary to Terminale and the administration; Primary is on the ground floor, and middle/high on the first floor, with a canteen and language room on the second floor. The Kindergarten operates in a separate villa about 100 metres away.

Does EFEP have sustainability initiatives on campus?

Yes. EFEP runs an Eco‑School program and aims for the EFE3D label, with environmental projects like waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation; it also joined CleanUp Montenegro in 2024.

What about meals and the canteen?

Meals are served in the canteen during midday; canteen registration covers a morning snack, a mid‑morning snack, and lunch. Meals can be reserved for a semester or heated on site; invoicing for canteen occurs twice a year, and the full monthly canteen amount is paid regardless of meals consumed.

What extracurricular activities are available, and are there language certifications?

EFEP offers extended care and extracurricular activities invoiced per semester. Certifications available include Delf junior (French) and Cambridge (English).

What cultural or environmental projects does EFEP run?

Students participate in cultural experiences, such as visits to art exhibitions (including a Kiki Smith exhibition for middle school); they also engage in environmental projects through the Eco‑School program and CleanUp Montenegro.

Are there leadership or community service opportunities for students?

Yes. Students participate in environmental projects and international initiatives as part of the Eco‑School program and broader school projects, reflecting the school's emphasis on openness to the world.

What wellbeing and SEN/EAL supports does EFEP offer?

EFEP is inclusive and provides tailored support for students with academic or emotional difficulties, high‑potential learners, illnesses or disabilities. An EBEP representative coordinates personalized plans and liaises with families, teachers, and external partners.

How does EFEP support non-French-speaking students?

Non‑French‑speaking students have a bridging course (FLSCo) to learn French; language instruction includes English and Montenegrin from kindergarten onward, with English hours increasing in later years.

How does safeguarding work at EFEP?

Safeguarding is a priority; there is a three‑step process for harassment cases (listen, evaluate, respond) with follow‑up meetings as needed. Staff receive AEFE‑supported training on anti‑harassment, psycho‑social skills, and peer mediation, with ongoing monitoring by the educational team.

Is boarding offered at EFEP?

No. EFEP is a day school and does not offer boarding.

How is EFEP governed?

EFEP is an independent private school with an Educational Center Management Committee that includes two staff representatives, two parent representatives, an embassy representative, an NGO representative, and two non‑voting directors. The School Council meets three times a year, and the NGO General Assembly meets at least twice a year.

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