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Lycée Français de Varsovie (LFV)

The French Lycée in Warsaw was founded in 1919 as a symbol of Polish-French relations after the end of World War I. It is the only international school in Poland whose history dates back to the pre-war period. The institution resumed operations in 1954 and continues to this day. The kindergarten and primary school are located in Warsaw’s Sadyba district, at 13 Konstancińska Street. The French middle school and high school are located in Saska Kępa, at 4/6 Walecznych Street.

The French Lycée in Warsaw is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It is also a member of the network of schools of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). This organization brings together 580 French schools in over 139 countries, creating one of the largest school networks in the world.

The school follows a French curriculum, which consists of four stages: kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and high school.

What sets the Lycée Français de Varsovie apart from other international schools is its extensive Polish language program. Implemented in 2020, it combines Polish language instruction with a deep understanding of Polish culture.

The level of advancement varies depending on the level of education. In primary school, it aims to ignite an interest in Polish language and literature, and aims to develop creative thinking and key competencies: speaking, reading, writing, and knowledge of Polish culture. The core curriculum consists of three hours of Polish language, divided into two hours of instruction and one hour devoted to exploring Polish literature per week.

In middle school and high school, the Polish language program is expanded. Students study four hours of Polish language and literature, and additionally attend two hours of history combined with geography in Polish per week. In the latter subject, the emphasis is on the specific history of Poland and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This intensive program is designed to prepare students to function effectively in a multilingual environment.

Approximately 700 students representing 45 nationalities attend the school. The school provides education from ages 2 to 18, offering education from preschool to primary and secondary school. Students take the French Matura exam and obtain the DELF certificate, which certifies their French language proficiency. This is important, as the school emphasizes trilingualism through the study of Polish, English, and French. Other foreign languages, such as German and Spanish, are also available.

For children who do not have a fluent command of French, the school has prepared a special welcome program. It is based on French as a foreign language courses. Students who participate receive support through teacher assistance during classes. Individual and group lessons are also organized, during which students practice speaking and understanding French.

The school prides itself on a wide range of extracurricular activities, offering over 40 sports, artistic, and cultural activities. Education is conducted in a spirit of tolerance and respect for other cultures, emphasizing the concept of sustainable development, and historical remembrance.