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Zimbabwe, Harare
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The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including tennis, swimming, chess, hip-hop, judo, and basketball. These activities help students explore their interests, develop new skills, and foster creativity outside the classroom. The sporting activities and clubs include hip-hop, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, mbira, marimba, board games, rugby, gardening, chess, Model UN, and judo. Paid activities include candle workshop, jewelry creation workshop, Robotek, JumpStart, and a variety of board game programs. Registration forms for the first period of extra-curricular activities run from 9 March 2026 to 25 June 2026, with forms for Nursery, Primary, and Secondary levels.
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.
