Taiwan, Taipei
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The curriculum is trilingual, teaching French, English, and Mandarin. From CP onward, students choose either the French-English Pathway or the French-Mandarin Pathway with specific weekly language hours for LV1 and LV2 in each pathway. The French-English Pathway provides English LV1 hours (5 hours per week in Cycle 2, 6 hours in Cycle 3) and Mandarin LV2 hours (2 hours per week), along with subject instruction in English and preparation for Cambridge, TOEFL, and IELTS. The French-Mandarin Pathway provides Mandarin LV1 hours (5 hours per week in Cycle 2, 6 hours in Cycle 3) and English LV2 hours (2 hours per week), with immersion activities and preparation for Mandarin certifications.
The school provides a true trilingual education in French, Chinese, and English. From CP onward, two language tracks are offered: the French-English Pathway and the French-Mandarin Pathway. The program features instruction by native or bilingual teachers, with some subjects taught in English and preparation for international certifications (Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS) within the French-English Pathway. The school is AEFE-accredited.
Immersion experiences are embedded through the two pathways, with defined weekly hours in English or Mandarin and instruction by native or bilingual teachers. The French-English Pathway includes in-depth English lessons and projects linked to English-speaking contexts, with some subjects taught in English. The Mandarin Pathway emphasizes Mandarin immersion through progressive instruction and cultural activities with native speakers.
Lycée International Français de Taipei (LIFT) operates two campuses in Taipei's Xinyi District. The Primary Campus is inside Liu Gong Public Establishment (No. 15, Lane 221, Fude Street), and the Secondary Campus is inside Yong Chun Senior High School (No. 654 Songshan Road). The school opened as an organization in 2022 and is currently offering primary (CP to CM2) and secondary (6ème to 4ème) levels across its two campuses.