French system schools
The French national curriculum offered through French and homologated international schools, leading to the French Baccalaur’at at the end of lyc’e.
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Ecole Oasis Internationale
Zahraa El Maadi · CairoEcole Oasis Internationale is an international school in Zahraa El Maadi, Cairo, offering the four International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP and CP), starting from kindergarten.
Lycée Français D'Alexandrie
Shatby · AlexandriaLycée Français d'Alexandrie is a French-system school in Chatby, Alexandria.
Lycée Français du Caire
CairoLycée Français du Caire is a French school in Cairo, homologated and directly managed by the AEFE, teaching from maternelle (kindergarten) through lycée (secondary). Its kindergarten and primary classes are on three sites (Maadi, New Cairo and Zamalek) and its middle and secondary school is on the Mearag site.
Lycée International Balzac
Fifth Settlement · New CairoLycée International Balzac is a school in New Cairo that follows the French education system, offering homologated French teaching from maternelle (kindergarten, from age two) through terminale (final year of secondary). The Egyptian programme is also taught.
Nefertari International School
El Salam City · Cairo
Overview
The French system follows nationally defined programmes from maternelle through lyc’e. French schools abroad can receive official homologation confirming that their teaching follows French national programmes, objectives and organizational standards.
How it works
Students move through maternelle, –cole –l’mentaire, coll’ge and lyc’e. Learning is organized into national cycles and becomes increasingly specialized at upper-secondary level. Students complete the Baccalaur’at in lyc’e for university entry.
Age range
Approximately 3–18
School stages
Maternelle; –cole –l’mentaire; Coll’ge; Lyc’e
Grade / year structure
Maternelle; CP–CM2 primary; 6e–3e coll’ge; Seconde–Premi’re–Terminale lyc’e
Primary stage
National programmes emphasize French language, mathematics, sciences, humanities, arts, physical education and progressive competency development.
Middle stage
Coll’ge provides a broad common curriculum across languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, technology, arts and physical education.
Secondary stage
Lyc’e students follow general or other applicable routes, with common study plus specialization. The final years prepare students for the Baccalaur’at.
Main subjects
French; Mathematics; History-Geography; Sciences; Languages; Philosophy; Physical Education; Arts; specialized lyc’e subjects; Arabic/local subjects in Egypt where applicable
Language of instruction
Primarily French; Arabic and other languages are taught depending on the school and local requirements.
Teaching style
Structured national programmes with strong language, analytical writing, subject knowledge and progressive specialization.
Student workload
Moderate to high, increasing in lyc’e and during Baccalaur’at preparation.
Homework style
Regular written exercises, reading, essays, problem solving, research and examination preparation.
Assessment style
Continuous school assessment plus formal national examinations and qualification components at secondary level.
Final exams
Yes. The French Baccalaur’at includes formal national examination components alongside assessed coursework/continuous elements under current rules.
Grading system
Typically 0–20; 10/20 is generally the passing benchmark, with honours classifications at higher averages.
Final qualification
Dipl’me national du Baccalaur’at (French Baccalaur’at).
University entrance qualification
The Baccalaur’at is France’s standard higher-education entrance qualification and is widely used for admission internationally.
Recognition in Egypt
French-system qualifications from recognized schools can be used under Egypt’s foreign-equivalent certificate admission framework.
Egyptian university requirements
Students should follow current Egyptian equivalency and faculty-subject requirements for the French Baccalaur’at. Requirements can change by admission year and university sector.
International recognition
Very high in France and the Francophone world and broadly recognized by universities internationally.
Best suited for
Students comfortable studying primarily in French; families considering France, Francophone universities or internationally recognized European qualifications.
Availability in Egypt
Established but less common than British and American systems
Main cities in Egypt
Cairo; New Cairo; Alexandria; Greater Cairo
Schools offering this system
Lyc’e Fran’ais du Caire; –cole Oasis Internationale; Lyc’e International Nefertari; other French or officially homologated schools.
Advantages
Strong official national framework; excellent route to French higher education; strong language and analytical skills; internationally portable within the French-school network.
Things to consider
High French-language proficiency is important. Families should distinguish fully homologated French schools from schools that simply teach French or offer a French section.