Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
580 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
French and Nigerians |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% local to 70% international |
| Native French speaking teachers |
Yes, teachers are native speakers (french, or west African francophones) |
| Language support for students not fluent in French |
Yes. We offer support classes such as FLE with specialised teachers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, German, Spanish, Arabic, Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Class teaching assistants are available in kindergarten. The are available in primary school as the need arises. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive boards, Ipads. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We are equipped and ready to offer virtual classes anytime. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
LFLP is a secular school and no religion is practiced at school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Baccalauréat, Diplôme National du Brevet |
| Results in these examinations |
2023 results:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, sometimes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All of them. They are helped in choosing a career path and selecting a higher educational institution. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The french educational system makes provision for the support of special needs students. In addition, teachers continually train to support students with special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
The school works in line with the recommendation of various specialists in order to sdequately support special needs students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
There is no permanent psychologist in the school. A psychologist is however available as the need arises. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The school performs an evaluation before enrolling students in secondary school |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation is aimed at assessing the level of the students in relation to the class he/she is joining, |
| Waiting list |
There is no waiting list at the moment. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June is the deadline for registration. We may also accept applications at the start of a new academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
School open at 7:00 am, and classes start at 7:30 am |
| School finish time |
School closes at 2:00pm for primary school. Secondary school closes at 4:00pm latest |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised care is a service that will be provided in a near future. All children remain safely inside the school after closing until their parents can pick them. |
| School bus service available |
There is no school bus at the moment |
| School provided lunches |
The school offers catering services. Meals are freshly cooked everyday in the school's kitchen, by a reputable provider. Meals are served in porcelain plates at the school canteen. The canteen is subjected to a continuous and rigorous monitoring. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Our school offers continental, Nigerian and vegetarian menu. |
| Uniform required |
Not at this moment |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer more than 20 extra curricular activities such as STEM, ballet, chess, martial arts, football, swimming etc.. |
| Sports activities included |
Basket ball, football, volley ball, table tennis, javelot throw are part of the curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The school regularly organizes competitions between different classes. |
| Facilities at the school |
2 Libraries (primary and secondary school), computer lab, 2 science labs, music room, technology lab, art room, swimming pool, football field, multipurpose hall, theater room, webradio room, dormitory (for KG students), motricity room, canteen, school clinic. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor sport field, indoor basket ball court, outdoor grassed field, swimming pool, tennis tables, dojo, fitness room, long jump pit. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur in Lagos is one of 580 schools established outside France. It is approved by the French Ministry of Education. The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur of Lagos welcomes children from nursery school to graduation. Students follow the French curriculum, in the French language, just like any other student in Paris, Strasbourg or Toulouse. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The LFLP offers quality education in line with the requirements of French National Education and is driven by humanist values: tolerance, freedom of thinking, equal opportunities, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, equality between girls and boys …
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