Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
1130 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
Languages
| Native French and German speaking teachers |
Yes, but not all . All our teachers are very competent, graduated and with years of experience. |
| Language support for students not fluent in French and German |
The FLSco (French as the Language of Schooling) program is a specialized educational framework that helps non-French-speaking students acquire the language skills needed to succeed in a French-language curriculum. At our school, we offer individualized support tailored to each student’s level and needs. In small groups, teachers use targeted methods to facilitate learning of academic French, ensuring a smooth integration into the francophone curriculum. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, German, Spanish, Latin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with a networked computer and a video projector. All the students have a personnal tablet given by the school. |
| 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) |
One day after the first lockdown, the LFiZ opened virtual classrom . |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
The Diplôme National du Brevet (National Brevet Diploma)
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| Results in these examinations |
100% |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
It is possible |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if place available |
School day
| School start time |
Kindergarten: 8:40 am
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| School finish time |
Kindergarten: 3:45 pm, Wednesday: 11:30, Friday: 2:50 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, etc. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
More than 53 extracurricular activities and clubs are offered |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
3 libraries
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| Sports facilities at the school |
A very large gym with lots of sports equipment and even weight training equipment |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée Français International de Zurich is a French international school in Zurich from age 3 to 18.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Founded in 1956, the school now welcomes nearly 1,150 students, from 3 to 18 years old. In September 2025, after 70 years of history, the school opens a new chapter and becomes the Lycée Français International de Zurich. The school is part of the global network for french education abroad (AEFE: Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger in French), which ensures that the curriculum complies with the programs of the French Ministry of Education. The teaching provided is also accredited by the Zurich Cantonal Education Directorate (Bildungsdirektion), which recognizes the compliance of the French–German curriculum from kindergarten to CM2, as well as the secondary education program. The educational content is therefore designed in accordance with the cantonal law on German-language instruction. |