At a glance
Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur Henri-Fauconnier first opened in 1962, which makes it one of the older established international schools in the city. It is part of the worldwide network of French schools overseen by the AEFE, the agency for French education abroad, and it is fully homologated by the French Ministry of National Education across all year levels. That accreditation matters: it means a child can move between French schools anywhere in the world without losing their place in the system, and that the Baccalaureate earned here is the same nationally recognised qualification as in France. The school is named after Henri Fauconnier, the French author and planter who lived in Malaysia. For the wider market, our hub on international schools in Kuala Lumpur sets it alongside the British, American and IB options.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum, Diplome National du Brevet, French Baccalaureate, Cambridge IGCSE and a European section |
| Stages | Maternelle to lycee (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | AEFE network member, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus | Segambut, north west Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
Teaching follows the French national curriculum through its standard cycles. The maternelle covers ages 3 to 6 with foundational language, early numeracy and an introduction to English. The ecole elementaire builds French and mathematics for ages 6 to 11, the college runs the lower secondary years to the Diplome National du Brevet, and the lycee leads to the French Baccalaureate. Alongside the French core, the school runs a European section and teaches Cambridge IGCSE, so English is present from the start and strengthens through the school, and older students can add German, Spanish, Chinese and Malay with recognised certifications. This dual track approach is what distinguishes a homologated lycee from a purely national school, and the French curriculum guide explains how the cycles and the Baccalaureate fit together. Families who may later move within the French system gain genuine continuity here.
Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier fees
Fees at the Lycee Francais sit in the mid band for Kuala Lumpur, below the most expensive British and American schools but a meaningful annual commitment for any family. AEFE schools publish a transparent fee schedule, and tuition rises through the school as pupils move from maternelle to lycee. We do not reproduce a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year; it issues the current schedule on request, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur. Beyond tuition, plan for a registration fee and a one off first enrolment fee, and note that some support for French nationals may be available through the AEFE scholarship system. Confirm eligibility and the current schedule with the school directly.
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Admissions
Enrolment follows the French academic year, which starts in September rather than the August start used by most international schools in the city. The main intake is confirmed in the spring and summer beforehand, and places for other entry points are offered subject to availability across the year. For French speaking children, transfer within the AEFE network is straightforward and the school assesses the level reached in the previous French school. For children arriving without French, the school looks at age, prior schooling and the family's plans, since French is the working language from the start. Families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should enquire early. For a structured view against the British, American and IB alternatives, our compare tool sets the options side by side, and the best international schools in Kuala Lumpur guide gives the wider field.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Segambut, in the north west of Kuala Lumpur, close to the Mont Kiara and Dutamas districts where a large share of the city's expatriate families live. That puts it within a reasonable commute for the French and francophone community, which includes families from France, Belgium, Switzerland, North and West Africa and beyond, as well as Malaysian families who want a French education for their children. The catchment overlaps with the international school cluster around Mont Kiara, so families often weigh the Lycee against the IB and American schools nearby. For the broader picture of where families settle and how the neighbourhoods compare, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier fees?
Fees at the Lycee Francais sit in the mid band for Kuala Lumpur, with annual tuition rising through the school and the AEFE network setting a transparent published schedule. The school issues current fees on request and bills by term. Budget for a registration fee and a first enrolment fee on top of tuition.
Is Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier a good school?
The Lycee Francais is the established French school in Kuala Lumpur, founded in 1962 and fully homologated by the French Ministry of National Education through the AEFE, which gives it strong oversight and a recognised pathway to the Baccalaureate. It suits French speaking families and those who want a French education abroad.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier follow?
It follows the French national curriculum from kindergarten through to the Baccalaureate, with the Diplome National du Brevet at the end of college. Cambridge IGCSE and a European section add an international and English language strand alongside the French core.
When do Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier applications open?
Enrolment follows the French academic year that starts in September, with the main intake confirmed in the spring and summer beforehand. Places for other entry points are offered subject to availability, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should enquire early.
Where is Lycee Francais Henri-Fauconnier located?
The school is in Segambut, in the north west of Kuala Lumpur, within reach of the Mont Kiara and Dutamas expatriate districts where many French speaking families live.
