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Nationalities
| Number of students |
307 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 100 |
Languages
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
French as a Foreign Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German, Latin. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have interactive touch screen smart boards in each classroom. In high school students are allowed to use their personal laptops. LFM uses PRONOTE, an app that incorporates all domains of academia: grades, competences, report cards, scheduling, attendance, tardiness, sanctions, orientation, homework notebooks, exercises, multiple choice questions, school agenda, infirmary, learning outcomes, multi-annual monitoring, student files, grade school certificate, internships, school road safety certificate… |
| 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) |
Yes. Online classes are available. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
LFM is a secular school, it operates outside of the influence of religious institutions. We value tolerance and openness towards religious creeds. We believe it is the condition for respect for others and the rules that underpin citizenship. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
-French Baccalaureate (French High School Diploma)
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| Results in these examinations |
We have 100% passing rate in high school French Baccalaureate diploma with more than 50% of our student obtaining honors. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Most of them, 95% continue their studies in Europe and other parts of the world. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The EBEP cluster of the LFM
The notion of "pupils with special educational needs" is a relatively recent concept in the French education system. This name concerns a large population of students: students with disabilities, intellectually precocious, illiterate, dys...dysphasic, dyslexic, ADD, ADHD...Students with specific or long-term academic difficulties, difficulties in adaptation, social difficulties can also be considered on the same basis. The LFM school population and care abroad Like any Lycée Français abroad, the composition of the school population is extremely rich and varied: 32 nationalities, a mobility of its important students - regular departures/arrivals -, very diverse language issues and sometimes difficulties for parents to find the right specialists to provide the necessary help to their children. Psychological impacts related to the health situation in the Philippines Since March 2020, LFM students have been forced to attend classes remotely. Most of them have shown great adaptability. This particular context can nevertheless have psychological impacts on the most fragile among them. The psychologist and the EBEP coordinators are there to spot, alert and help a child in difficulty. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By providing personalized curriculum and giving them options in high school to select which additional courses they want to take. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a school psychologist. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The school principal will assess the student academic background records. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30AM |
| School finish time |
2:00PM for kindergarten and elementary school. 5:25PM for high school. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, Educational Assistant, Supervisor and Guidance counselor are always present on campus. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have the Lycée Français de Manille's in-house sports club. The club is affiliated to the UNSS (Union
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Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
-Library
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Playgrounds, swimming pools, sports fields, Gymnasium. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée Francais de Manille is a French school in Manila.
The school has French and American International sections. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
LFM's teaching programs meet the academic requirements and guidelines of the French Ministry of Education and also focus on international issues. |