For French speaking families among the international schools in New Delhi, Lycee Francais International de Delhi is the natural first stop. It teaches the French national curriculum so that children can move between the French system and the capital without losing their place in their home education, which matters for diplomatic and corporate families on fixed postings. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed, so this is a reference for relocating parents rather than promotion. The French network sets fees and recognition within its own framework and several details vary year to year, so where a fact could not be confirmed we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
LFID teaches the French national curriculum designed by the French Ministry of National Education, from maternelle through to the lycee years and the French Baccalaureat. Its classes are accredited, or homologues, by the Ministry, which means a child can follow the programme in Delhi and return to a school in France without a gap. The school describes itself as the institution in India recognised by the Ministry, the main reason French speaking families choose it over an English medium international school.
Alongside the standard Baccalaureat, the school offers the Baccalaureat Francais International, the international stream of the French Baccalaureat introduced in recent years, which strengthens the bilingual and international dimension of the qualification. The setting is bilingual in practice, with French as the language of instruction and English developed strongly alongside, and the school welcomes families of all nationalities who can follow a French medium programme.
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Lycee Francais International de Delhi fees
We do not publish a confirmed commercial fee band for Lycee Francais International de Delhi, because the French network sets fees within its own framework rather than the open market bands that govern the English medium international schools. French families may also be eligible for scholarship support through the French state system. Confirm the current schedule and any registration and deposit charges directly with the school office. For the wider picture across the capital, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off enrolment or registration charge set by the school
- Annual tuition: set within the French education framework, billed per year or term
- Scholarships: French state scholarship support may apply for eligible French nationals
- Extras: transport, meals, materials and trips
Admissions
LFID admits for a late summer start in line with the French school year and takes relocating families through the year as postings begin and end. Admission is geared to children who can follow a French medium programme, and the school assesses readiness and prior schooling rather than running competitive entrance tests for the youngest applicants.
Because the school serves a defined French speaking community, places in some year groups can be limited. Contact the school office early in your move, especially if you are arriving outside the standard cycle, and ask about availability in your child's year group.
Location and who goes there
The school sits on the former French Embassy grounds in central New Delhi, close to the French Institute in India and Khan Market, which places it within easy reach of the central and south Delhi neighbourhoods where the diplomatic and French business community lives. The central location keeps the daily commute short for most member families.
The community is built around French nationals, Francophone families from across the world and Indian households who want a French education, alongside the diplomatic posting families the school has served for decades. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycee Francais International de Delhi fees?
We do not publish a confirmed commercial fee band, because the French network sets fees within its own framework rather than the open market bands of the English medium schools. French nationals may be eligible for state scholarship support. Confirm the current schedule and any registration charges directly with the school office.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais International de Delhi follow?
LFID teaches the French national curriculum from maternelle to the French Baccalaureat, with classes accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It also offers the Baccalaureat Francais International, the international stream of the French Baccalaureat.
Is Lycee Francais International de Delhi only for French speakers?
Admission is geared to families who can follow a French medium programme. The school welcomes all nationalities, but families who do not speak French usually look instead at the English medium and IB schools in the city.
How do I apply to Lycee Francais International de Delhi?
Contact the school office early in your move, as places in some year groups can be limited. The school admits for a late summer start in line with the French school year and takes relocating families through the year as postings change.
Where is Lycee Francais International de Delhi located?
The school is on the former French Embassy grounds in central New Delhi, near the French Institute in India and Khan Market, serving the French and Francophone community in the capital.