Lycée Français International de Tokyo, usually shortened to LFI Tokyo, is the established French-medium school in the city. It teaches the French national curriculum from the maternelle through to the baccalauréat and has been part of the AEFE network of French schools overseas since 1990. The school traces its roots to 1967 and moved to its current Takinogawa campus under its present name in 2012. For families weighing up international schools in Tokyo, it is the natural choice for a continuous French education.
LFI Tokyo at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum; Brevet and French baccalauréat |
|---|---|
| Stages | Maternelle to Terminale, around age 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1967 as the French School of Tokyo; current name and Takinogawa campus from 2012 |
| Accreditation | AEFE network since 1990; follows the official programmes of the French Ministry of Education |
| Fee band | Mid to upper for Tokyo |
| Campus area | Takinogawa, Kita-ku, northern Tokyo |
Curriculum and academics
LFI Tokyo delivers the French curriculum in full, from the early maternelle years through the collège and lycée to the baccalauréat, with the Brevet taken along the way. Teaching is mainly in French, while Japanese, English, German and Spanish form an important part of the language programme.
Because the school follows the official programmes of the French Ministry of Education through the AEFE network, students can move between French schools worldwide on a consistent pathway. Confirm the current language options and any international sections directly with the school.
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LFI Tokyo fees
Lycée Français International de Tokyo fees sit in the mid to upper part of the Tokyo international school fees range. As an AEFE school, fee levels and any family or scholarship arrangements follow the network structure, which differs from the purely private international schools in the city.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or enrolment fee, an annual contribution, and the cost of lunches, trips and any bus service. Examination fees apply in the baccalauréat years. Because figures are reviewed each year, confirm the current schedule with the school.
Admissions
Lycée Français International de Tokyo follows the rhythm of the French school year, with the main intake at the start of the year and places opening mid-year when families relocate. Priority often goes to families moving within the French and AEFE network.
The process includes a review of prior school records and, for some year groups, an assessment of French language readiness. Most Tokyo international schools run a year from late August or early September to June, so plan your application and any relocation steps around that calendar.
Location and who goes there
Lycée Français International de Tokyo is in Takinogawa in Kita-ku, in the north of the city, on a purpose-built campus. The area is served by the metro and the JR network, putting central Tokyo within a manageable commute.
French and Francophone families settle across Tokyo, and many choose homes within reach of the Kita-ku campus or on the rail lines that serve it. For a wider view of where international families live, see our guide to international schools in Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycee Francais International de Tokyo fees?
LFI Tokyo fees sit in the mid to upper band for Tokyo, structured along AEFE network lines rather than as a purely private school. Add a registration fee, an annual contribution, and lunch, trip and bus costs, with examination fees in the baccalaureat years. Confirm current figures with the school.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais International de Tokyo follow?
LFI Tokyo teaches the French national curriculum from the maternelle to the baccalaureat, with the Brevet taken along the way. Teaching is mainly in French, with Japanese, English, German and Spanish in the language programme.
Is Lycee Francais International de Tokyo a good school?
LFI Tokyo is the established French-medium school in the city, part of the AEFE network and following the official programmes of the French Ministry of Education. For French and Francophone families it is the natural choice. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews.
When do Lycee Francais International de Tokyo applications open?
LFI Tokyo follows the French school-year rhythm, with the main intake at the start of the year and mid-year places when families relocate. Priority often goes to families moving within the AEFE network, so apply early.
What are Lycee Francais International de Tokyo term dates?
LFI Tokyo follows the French academic calendar adapted to Tokyo, running from late summer to the following June. Exact dates change each year, so check the school's published calendar before planning.
