Lycée Français International de Bangkok (LFIB)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$9K – US$15K
Curriculum: French
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~1,000
Location: Bangkok
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Lycée Français International de Bangkok is Bangkok's established French international school serving 1,030 students from over 40 nationalities since 1957. The school offers the full French curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat alongside an International British Section with IGCSE and BFI pathways, creating dual-track opportunities for families seeking French or bilingual education.
As part of the AEFE network of 500+ French schools worldwide, LFIB delivers a curriculum fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education with students sitting French national examinations including the Brevet in Grade 9 and Baccalauréat in Grade 12. The school's International British Section, launched in 2016 for elementary students and extended to secondary level in 2020, allows students to pursue IGCSEs and the newly introduced BFI (Baccalauréat français international), with the first BFI cohort graduating in June 2024. Students can study multiple languages including English, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai, Latin, and Ancient Greek alongside French as the primary language of instruction.
Located on Ramkhamhaeng Road in Wang Thonglang district, the school serves a diverse international community while maintaining strong connections to French educational traditions and values. The campus provides education from kindergarten through Grade 12, positioning LFIB as one of Bangkok's few schools offering complete French curriculum pathways. Under the leadership of Headmistress Dalila Messeghem, the school emphasizes learner autonomy and lifelong learning skills, preparing students for both French and international university pathways through its dual-track academic offerings.
What parents value
- –Established 65+ year history as Bangkok's primary French international school
- –Full AEFE accreditation and French Ministry of Education recognition
- –Diverse community of 1,030 students from 40+ nationalities
- –Dual pathways through French Baccalauréat and International British Section with BFI
- –Extensive language offerings including French, English, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai, Latin, and Ancient Greek
- –Complete K-12 education pathway in single institution
- –Strong preparation for French national examinations and international university applications
Points of consideration
- –French language proficiency required for main curriculum track
- –Limited recent parent feedback available in online forums
- –Fee structure and campus facilities information not readily available
- –International British Section relatively new, with first BFI graduates in 2024
- –May appeal primarily to French families or those specifically seeking French education
- –Located in Wang Thonglang district, which may require consideration for transportation
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (PS, MS, GS) - Other nationalities | 4 | 11,712 |
| Kindergarten (PS, MS, GS) - French/Thai/EU | 4 | 9,290 |
| Elementary (CP-CM2) - Other nationalities | 6 | 11,712 |
| Elementary (CP-CM2) - French/Thai/EU | 6 | 9,290 |
| Junior High School - Other nationalities | 12 | 14,461 |
| Junior High School - French/Thai/EU | 12 | 11,488 |
| High School Seconde - Other nationalities | 14 | 15,151 |
| High School Seconde - French/Thai/EU | 14 | 12,056 |
| High School Premiere - Other nationalities | 14 | 15,293 |
| High School Premiere - French/Thai/EU | 14 | 12,162 |
| High School Terminale - Other nationalities | 14 | 16,464 |
| High School Terminale - French/Thai/EU | 14 | 13,566 |
Fees converted from THB. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (DPI) | 4,680 |
| Application Fee | 156 |
| Registration Fee for SIB or BFI | 686 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Bangkok's international schools serve a diverse community of expat and local families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Dalila Messeghem - Headmistress
Dalila Messeghem serves as Headmistress of Lycée Français International de Bangkok, co-leading the school with the Thai Headmistress as part of its AEFE-accredited French international education system.
