Lycee Francais de Prague is the French school in the Czech capital, one of the longest established international schools in the city and part of the network of the Agency for French Education Abroad. It teaches children from age 3 to 18 on a single city site, following the official French programme. To see where it sits among the city's other options, start with the Prague city hub, and to understand the system it teaches, read our French curriculum guide.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam routes | French national curriculum from maternelle to lycee, leading to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureat |
| Stages | Age 3 to 18, pre school and primary, middle school and secondary on one site |
| Network | Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) |
| Languages | Multilingual; pupils typically leave fluent in French, English and Czech |
| Fee band | Mid range for Prague |
| Campus | Single site in central Prague |
Curriculum and academics
The Lycee follows the French national curriculum in full, structured the way it is in France through maternelle, elementaire, college and lycee. Pupils work towards the Brevet at the end of the middle years and the French Baccalaureat at the end of the lycee, a qualification recognised by universities in France and far beyond. Because it belongs to the AEFE network, the programme and standards mirror those of French schools worldwide, which makes moves between French system schools straightforward for mobile families.
Language is a defining feature. Teaching is multilingual, and by the time they graduate pupils are typically fluent in French, English and Czech, often with an additional modern language. That trilingual outcome, paired with a rigorous national qualification, is the school's central proposition for francophone families and for anyone who wants their child rooted in the French system while living in Prague. Ask the school for its recent Baccalaureat results and university destinations rather than relying on any ranking.
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Lycee Francais de Prague fees
As an AEFE network school, the Lycee tends to sit in the mid range for Prague rather than at the very top of the market, with fees rising by stage from the early years up to the lycee. We do not publish an invented figure here; the school sets and resets its own schedule each year. Use our international school fees hub to understand how tuition, registration and extras typically stack up before you compare offers, then confirm the current numbers directly with the school.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee and any optional extras such as meals or transport, and ask about family reductions, which some network schools apply for siblings. Take the School Finder quiz to see where the Lycee fits against your budget, and put it against alternatives on our compare tool.
Admissions
The French school year starts in early September, and the Lycee runs its main intake then alongside places that open through the year. Families moving from another French system school, in France or elsewhere in the AEFE network, usually find the transfer well understood, while those coming from a different system should expect the school to look closely at French language readiness, especially for the senior years.
Prepare prior school records and reports, and begin early for the most sought after entry points. Confirm the current entry requirements, any assessment and the availability of language support directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
The Lycee operates from a single site in the heart of Prague, combining the pre school and primary years, the middle school and the secondary school, with libraries and sports facilities on campus. Keeping every stage on one site suits families with children of different ages and gives a settled, central base, though as with any city school the commute will depend on where you live.
The community is led by francophone families, including diplomatic and corporate households on assignment, alongside Czech families who want a French education and international families drawn to the trilingual outcome. For families weighing a French route against an English medium international school in Prague, the deciding factors are usually language of instruction, the Baccalaureat pathway and ease of transfer within the French network. Return to the Prague city hub to compare the full range.
Lycee Francais de Prague reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycee Francais de Prague fees?
As an AEFE network school the Lycee tends to sit in the mid range for Prague rather than at the top of the market, with fees rising by stage. The school sets its own schedule each year, so confirm current tuition, registration and any family reductions directly.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais de Prague follow?
The school follows the French national curriculum across maternelle, elementaire, college and lycee, leading to the Brevet and the French Baccalaureat. Teaching is multilingual, and pupils typically leave fluent in French, English and Czech.
Is Lycee Francais de Prague part of the AEFE network?
Yes. The school belongs to the network of the Agency for French Education Abroad, which means it follows the official French programme and standards used by French schools around the world. Confirm the current status directly with the school.
What ages does Lycee Francais de Prague take?
The Lycee teaches children from age 3 to 18, combining a pre school and primary school, a middle school and a secondary school on a single site in the heart of Prague.
Do children need to speak French to join?
French is the main language of instruction, so fluency helps, particularly in the senior years. The school does admit pupils building their French in the earlier stages, so confirm the entry expectations and any language support directly with admissions.
