Lycée International Français de Taipei

LIFT operates across two campuses in Taipei's Xinyi District. The Primary Campus is Liu Gong Junior High Establishment at No. 15, Lane 221, Fude Street, Taipei 110. The Secondary Campus is Yong Chun Senior High Establishment at No. 654, Songshan Road, Taipei 110. The Primary Campus is accessible by public transport: about a 15-minute walk from Houshanpi Station on the Blue Line and a 15-minute bus ride from Taipei 101/Xiangshan Station (buses run frequently). A Red Line terminal is planned to be located next to the campus in 2025.

The Primary Campus serves CP to CM2 (grades 1–5). The Secondary Campus covers the French middle-school range, described as 6ème to 4ème (roughly grades 6–8).

LIFT is a French international, day school operating on two campuses; there is no publicly listed boarding facility. It is part of the AEFE network, serving as a French establishment in Taiwan.

Public materials do not describe formal SEN provisions. The school emphasizes a caring, inclusive, multilingual community. Families seeking details on Additional Learning Needs support should contact the school directly.

LIFT is a French international establishment affiliated with the AEFE network (France's international education system) in Taipei.

No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials; the school presents a secular, international program.

School days are listed as weekday sessions, with a timetable around 07:30–17:00; Saturday and Sunday are not listed as school days.

LIFT does not publish a dedicated school bus service in public materials. Access is via public transport: the Primary Campus is about a 15-minute walk from Houshanpi Station (Blue Line) and a 15-minute bus ride from Taipei 101/Xiangshan Station, with buses every few minutes. Families rely on public transit rather than a school-provided bus.

LIFT follows the French national education curriculum for primary and secondary education, organized into three cycles: Cycle 2 (CP–CE2), Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2), and Cycle 4 (5e–3e), with core subjects including French, mathematics, science, history-geography, civic education, arts, and physical education. From CP onward, students follow a trilingual model in French, English, and Mandarin, with two language tracks available: French–English or French–Mandarin; all students study all three languages within the timetable, with instruction delivered by teams of native-speaking teachers. Language instruction hours vary by cycle and track, for example in Cycle 2 English LV1 is 5 hours per week and Mandarin LV2 is 2 hours, while in Cycle 3 English LV1 is 6 hours and Mandarin LV2 is 2 hours. LIFT positions itself to align with AEFE's Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) framework, with the school indicating that the BFI will certify studies in the future. The Secondary program covers 6ème to 4ème and maintains the same trilingual, AEFE-aligned approach as students prepare for higher education in a multilingual, multicultural context.

1. Admissions overview and intake for 2025/26
LIFT currently lists intake for the 2025/26 establishment year as offering elementary levels CP to CM2 and classes for 6ème, 5ème and 4ème in the secondary program. This sets clear eligibility: your child would need to be in the appropriate level for CP–CM2 or 6ème/5ème/4ème to apply. Families should review the offered levels before scheduling the first meeting.

2. Schedule a family meeting with the Establisment Head
The first step in the admissions process is to schedule a family meeting. The Establishment Head meets with each family either online or on site to answer questions and help determine whether LIFT is the best fit for the child's education. Families are instructed to request a meeting through the online booking system. This meeting is a prerequisite to moving forward in the process.

3. Post-meeting follow-up and decision to enroll
After the family meeting, the school will remain in touch by email to continue the admissions conversation. The process notes that class sizes are limited to a maximum of 20 pupils, which underscores the importance of timely communication. If the family decides to enroll, the next step is payment of the registration fee to secure a place.

4. Registration and fees to secure a place
In the 2025/26 intake, the school requires payment of a one-time registration fee to confirm enrollment. The registration fee is published as 51,500 NT$ and is non-refundable once enrollment is official. Tuition is not included in this fee and is charged separately, in line with the semester-based schedule and other cost notes described in the school's financial policies. Families should also be aware that tuition is paid in two semesters and that the basic policy notes include deadlines and possible refunds as outlined in the Financial Regulations and Pricing Policy.

Note on documentation and timelines: The public pages describe the meeting and payment steps but do not list a detailed document checklist on the site. Families typically review document requirements and deadlines during the family meeting or via the admissions contact, so it is advisable to complete the online booking promptly and prepare for the meeting.

Scholarships and financial support
LIFT's Scholarships page describes establishment scholarships for French students residing abroad, reserved for institutions accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. French families enrolled at LIFT in primary education are eligible for establishment scholarships for the current year. The page directs readers to the AEFE general framework and to the French Office in Taipei's materials for details on scholarships for 2025–2026. LIFT also notes intent to develop an internal solidarity fund to finance scholarships, in collaboration with AEFE and the French Office.

Important caveats: Scholarship eligibility and application pathways are described in relation to French government/AEFE frameworks, which means scholarships are not automatically granted to non-French families. The French Office in Taipei's materials and the AEFE framework are the primary reference points for eligibility and application timelines. For 2024/25, the site notes that French families can contact the French Office in Taipei for information on government scholarships.