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Groupe Scolaire Jean de La Fontaine

Zimbabwe, Harare

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees ZWL 3,210 - 10,710
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 130
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No

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.

Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
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