Zimbabwe, Harare
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The school teaches in French and English, offering a bilingual program from preschool through upper secondary (Upper 6). The curriculum emphasizes instruction in both languages across the curriculum in a multicultural environment. This program supports students to develop proficiency in both languages.
The school offers bilingual education in French and English. It serves students from Preschool through Upper 6. The bilingual program is delivered within a multicultural environment and prepares students to thrive in a globalized world.
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.