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Founded in 1980, Groupe Scolaire Jean de La Fontaine is the French International School of Harare at 1 Teign Road, Vainona, Harare. It offers Preschool through Upper 6 and provides a bilingual program in French and English. The school is managed by the Association of Parents of Students of the French School Harare and operates under an agreement with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). The AEFE arrangement places it under the Embassy of France in Zimbabwe.
The school presents a vibrant, multicultural environment with a bilingual education in French and English. Recent highlights include Carnival Week celebrations and Galette des Rois activities, reflecting active community and French cultural traditions. Primary students also participate in Galette des Rois celebrations, illustrating ongoing cultural events within the school community.
The Management Committee represents and coordinates the Parents' Association and oversees the school in all administrative and financial matters. The Committee is made up of five parent representatives, the head of the establishment (consultative vote) and a representative of the French Embassy (consultative vote). Two ordinary General Meetings are held each year. The statutes define the powers and duties of Board members, and Internal Regulations (both French and English) are available for download.
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.
