Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
60 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
Most common nationality |
The current student body is comprised of 25% French speakers, 47% are Myanmar students, 28% are other foreign nationals. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
47% local : 53% international |
Native English and French speaking teachers |
80% of them are native |
Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes. We provide a dedicated French as Foreign Language class with individual meetings and group classes for students of all age, and dedicated support in English. Furthurmore, non French speakers are offered a 25 hours lesson package prior before school entry. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
14 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
In secondary school, students have their own computer for work (taking notes, using softwares, Pronote, their own email address). In primary school, depending on the activity, students have access to tablets. |
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, we have been using virtual classroom tools since March 2020. Students are now familiar with Zoom classes and work groups, Google Drive, Pronote, the use of padlets, and more, to make their online experience dynamic and full of activities. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. We are a laic school without religious displays. |
External examinations or assessments available |
French Baccalauréat, French "Brevet des collèges" (Certificate of General Education). |
Results in these examinations |
100% success. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
According to the age of the student, between 20 minutes to more than an hour. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
No data are collected. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
Learning support offered |
PPRE (Personalized Educational Success Program) are set up at school, for certain pupils with difficulties or for whom it is necessary to adapt the educational content.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. The LFIR is in contact with a bilingual French / English psychologist who practices, among other things, “play therapy”: Wailee Kui. She can help children in many cases. |
Entry evaluation for students |
The LFIR staff checks the grade record of the students, especially non French speakers, to assess their level. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is a language test if the student doesn't speak French and wishes to enroll in LFIR after CP (equivalent of First Grade in USA). If the student doesn't speak French, the teams prepare a dedicated support plan. |
Waiting list |
No. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
To join the new academic year starting in September, please register before June. Otherwise we welcome students all year long and we calculate the school fees accordingly. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
8am. |
School finish time |
2.45pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
We offer after school activities under the supervision of the school staff, and study time under supervision is possible on demand. |
School bus service available |
No. |
School provided lunches |
No. |
Uniform required |
No. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama, cooking, pottery, baby gym, multisports, karate, athletics, coding, swimming, soccer, creative art, yoga, music discovery, urban dance, climbing, basketball, dance, art deco... |
Sports activities included |
According to the class, between 2 and 3 hours of sports are included in the curriculum. Apart from that, students can enroll to sports clubs (basketball, football, athletics) for 3 hours of training and games per week, and some other after school activities can also propose specific sports activities. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We have three sports clubs available for students (football, basketball, athletics). Students train for 3 hours a week, and take part in local, national and Asian competitions. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, amphitheatre |
Sports facilities at the school |
A football field, and a gymnasium (for basketball, football, volleyball, and other sports). |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lycée Francais International de Rangoun is a small sized establishment with a very good teacher/student ratio (1:12 on average). The teachings follow the program set up by the French ministry of Education, and our teachers hold high level degrees. As two thirds of our teaching is done in French, dedicated French classes with students of all ages are a necessary tool for language improvement, and allows your child to be bilingual after a few years of studies. We put the emphasis on sports, arts and cultural exchanges, in a comforting environment that allows the students to blossom and gain in self confidence. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Their is a double goal that we have set for each pupil: to ensure that each child has a stimulating personal development in a benevolent environment, but also guaranteeing academic excellence in order to take each student, in a personalized way, as far as possible. And Bilingual education, unique in Yangon, is at the heart of our efforts! Beyond these aspects, one element is an integral part of our establishment plan: to found a real community where each actor, teacher, staff, pupil, parent, finds his place and feels he/she belongs to some something bigger! |