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| Number of students |
540 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 30 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
22% local : 78% international |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes, we offer a Bridge Class dedicated to non-French speaking students in elementary school. A teacher specialized in teaching French as a foreign language supports students from CP to CM2 (grade 1 to 5) in elementary school in their language learning and helps them integrate their regular class. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, Korean |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We recently expanded the computer classroom and we also have a fabrication laboratory, 3D printing, microscope, etc. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
National Diploma of Brevet
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| Results in these examinations |
100% success |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Upon recommendation of the teacher and in agreement with the parents, the student may benefit from Complementary Pedagogical Activities (APC), during or outside school hours. These APCs include activities adapted to the needs of the students, individual support or help with homework. Their purpose is to help students keep up in class and acquire the necessary common core skills. They may also be designed to address selected aspects of the school's general project or various educational projects. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer individual pathway programs with our school counselors. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
For kindergarten and elementary school students, we organize a meeting with the director, but this is to see the project of the parents and the kids not to evaluate.
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| Waiting list |
No not really |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Parents can enroll the students anytime. We accept during the semester as well. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
For primary, they start at 8:30 am
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| School finish time |
For primary, 3:15 pm except on Wednesday (11:30am) |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes for vegan not for the others |
| Uniform required |
No except for the sport uniform |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer around 60 different activities |
| Sports activities included |
It depends on the teacher and class |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes and they also participate in different competition in the world |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, computer |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée Français de Séoul (French School of Seoul, LFS) is the only school accredited by the French Ministry of National Education for all levels from Kindergarten to High School (3 to 18 years old) in South Korea. In a supportive multilingual and multicultural environment, LFS welcomes students of all nationalities and offers a stimulating French and international education which best prepares them to the Baccalaureate and to higher education in France and around the world. |
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