Lycée français international de Tokyo
Location
- Takinogawa: 5-57-37 Takinogawa, Kita City, Tokyo (nearest station: 9–10-minute walk from JR Itabashi Station (east side) on the JR Saikyo Line, 6–7-minute walk from Shin-Itabashi Station (Exit A1) on the Toei Mita Line)
Ages
Preschool section (from age 3; the three kindergarten years) to the final year of high school (Grade 12).
Curriculum
From age 3 to the final year of high school (Grade 12), students follow the official curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education. Lessons are mainly in French. In high school, students can aim for the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) in two international sections, Japanese (SIJ) and American (SIA).
Accreditation
Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education (AEFE network)
Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)
| French nationals: Preschool section | ¥1,435,800 |
| French nationals: Preschool section, foreign-language enhanced pre-course (second and final kindergarten years) | ¥1,508,600 |
| French nationals: Elementary section | ¥1,305,400 |
| French nationals: Elementary section, foreign-language enhanced course (English, Japanese) | ¥1,378,100 |
| French nationals: Elementary section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥1,464,100 |
| French nationals: Middle school section | ¥1,506,200 |
| French nationals: Middle school section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥1,671,100 |
| French nationals: High school section (high school year 1) | ¥1,610,000 |
| French nationals: High school section (high school year 1, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥1,768,600 |
| French nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥1,712,400 |
| French nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3) | ¥1,568,000 |
| Japanese nationals: Preschool section | ¥1,963,600 |
| Japanese nationals: Preschool section, foreign-language enhanced pre-course (second and final kindergarten years) | ¥2,036,400 |
| Japanese nationals: Elementary section | ¥1,775,600 |
| Japanese nationals: Elementary section, foreign-language enhanced course (English, Japanese) | ¥1,848,300 |
| Japanese nationals: Elementary section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥1,934,300 |
| Japanese nationals: Middle school section | ¥2,076,600 |
| Japanese nationals: Middle school section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,241,500 |
| Japanese nationals: High school section (high school year 1) | ¥2,196,300 |
| Japanese nationals: High school section (high school year 1, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,400,200 |
| Japanese nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,298,500 |
| Japanese nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3) | ¥2,154,200 |
| Other foreign nationals: Preschool section | ¥2,083,400 |
| Other foreign nationals: Preschool section, foreign-language enhanced pre-course (second and final kindergarten years) | ¥2,156,200 |
| Other foreign nationals: Elementary section | ¥1,884,000 |
| Other foreign nationals: Elementary section, foreign-language enhanced course (English, Japanese) | ¥1,956,800 |
| Other foreign nationals: Elementary section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,042,700 |
| Other foreign nationals: Middle school section | ¥2,203,400 |
| Other foreign nationals: Middle school section (American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,368,300 |
| Other foreign nationals: High school section (high school year 1) | ¥2,327,700 |
| Other foreign nationals: High school section (high school year 1, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,486,400 |
| Other foreign nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3, American and Japanese International Sections) | ¥2,430,000 |
| Other foreign nationals: High school section (high school years 2–3) | ¥2,285,800 |
Tuition varies by nationality (French nationals, Japanese nationals, other foreign nationals) and course, and is paid in 3 terms: 40%, 30% and 30%. In addition, annual fees are a facility expansion fee (called "general costs related to school lunch" in the French version of the table) of ¥118,420 for the preschool section, ¥149,625 for the elementary section and ¥175,975 for the middle school section (these are required), and ¥175,975 for the high school section. The annual re-registration fee (education enhancement fee) is ¥19,000. Exam fees are ¥5,000 for the D.N.B. in junior high year 3, ¥10,000 for the EA in high school year 2 and ¥40,000 for the BAC in high school year 3. Siblings get a tuition discount from the second child (the rate is not on the official website). French families can apply for scholarships through the French Embassy.
Fees at entry
The enrollment fee is ¥380,000 for French national students and ¥600,000 for non-French students (non-refundable). Families applying for scholarships are advised to pay an advance of ¥19,250 per child to hold a place (non-refundable if cancelled).
School bus
There is a school bus for children in the preschool and elementary sections, at ¥480,000/year (¥192,000 for term 1, ¥144,000 for terms 2 and 3). You apply for a full year, and there is no sibling discount.
English requirements for admission
No English requirement is stated. Children who do not speak French can still discuss admission, and depending on age and circumstances they can receive French support classes for learning (FLSco). Children of compulsory school age who hold only Japanese nationality need to consult the school before entry.
Japanese lessons
From the preschool section, children are gradually introduced to English and Japanese. Japanese is divided into courses for beginners, and for advanced, native and bilingual students.
Lunch
School lunch from Cezars Kitchen. From elementary school (elementary section), children can also bring a packed lunch.
Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-12. Tuition and admission conditions change every year. Before applying, always check with the official website of Lycée français international de Tokyo.
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