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Zimbabwe, Harare
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Students must wear appropriate clothing. The definition of 'appropriate clothing' is left to the discretion of the head of establishment.
An on-site canteen is provided for primary and secondary students with afternoon classes. Nursery students may have lunch at the on-site daycare if enrolled in the paid 'Les Petits Matelots' program. Primary and secondary students may eat lunch at outdoor tables in front of their classrooms; lunch is supervised, and access to the computer room is restricted during lunch and recess.
The school is an establishment managed by the Association of Parents of Students of the French School Harare, with an agreement signed with the AEFE. The Management Committee represents the Parents' Association and handles all administrative and financial affairs; it is composed of five parent representatives, the head of the establishment (consultative vote) and a representative of the French Embassy (consultative vote), and it meets twice yearly. The school operates as a non-profit association under AEFE supervision; AEFE provides technical, financial, and human resources and appoints a head of establishment who oversees the organization and educational operation; enrollment makes parents full members of the Association.
Founded in 1980, Groupe Scolaire Jean de La Fontaine is the bilingual French international school in Harare, at 1 Teign Road, Vainona, serving Preschool through Upper 6. It operates under AEFE, with the Embassy of France in Zimbabwe and the Association of Parents of Students of the French School Harare. The curriculum follows the French national framework, adapted for an international context, with a focus on bilingual competence, cultural understanding, and preparation for global engagement. Extracurriculars include tennis, swimming, basketball, rugby, judo, dance and music programs (hip-hop, mbira, marimba). The school offers Model United Nations and paid workshops such as Candle Workshop and Jewelry Creation, plus Robotek and JumpStart. Safety and structured daily routines underpin a learning environment that blends French and English instruction and fosters global citizenship. The campus features dedicated bilingual classrooms, student safety protocols, and opportunities to engage with a global community through AEFE and international partnerships.
