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LFV follows the French curriculum from age two to the Baccalauréat. Preschool and primary are in Sadyba; collège and lycée are in Saska Kępa. Check language readiness, the correct site and costs for the child’s stage.
Lycée Français de Varsovie (LFV) is a coeducational day school in the AEFE network, the French education-abroad network. It offers the French national curriculum from age two through Terminale, the final lycée year leading to the French Baccalauréat.
primaire@lfv.pl.info@lfv.pl.The sites are on different sides of the Vistula. Test both journeys if siblings would attend different stages or you are planning for a later transfer. The school does not offer boarding.
The British School Warsaw also has primary provision in Sadyba, but it is a different school and curriculum. Compare it if English-medium British education is the priority; choose LFV for continuity in French education rather than for the neighbourhood name alone.
French is the main teaching language. The school also lists Polish, English, German and Spanish. For non-French-speaking children, it describes additional welcome support from maternelle, following discussion with the primary director. Confirm the provision for the child’s age and language level.
According to the FAQ, pupils without French nationality take DELF Prim A2 at the end of CM2, the final French primary year. DELF Prim is a French-language certificate for children; A2 identifies its language-proficiency level.
The Polish international section begins at CP, the first French primary year. It also serves collège and lycée pupils with strong Polish. It adds Polish language, literature and history-geography.
In the secondary international section, Polish teaching is four hours, compared with two hours for Polish as a mother tongue outside the section. A further two hours of history-geography are taught in Polish. Ask about entry requirements and how the timetable fits the French programme.
The admissions procedure has four online stages:
Each legal guardian needs a different email address for electronic signing. Select the school year that matches the intended start; older instructions mentioning 2025–26 should not be used for a new 2026–27 application.
The published 2026–27 campaign was due to open in the first week of May, with the school year starting 2 September 2026. Both dates have passed. Confirm current availability and the appropriate EDUKA process with admissions. Returning families receive their re-enrolment dates directly from the school.
The published fee table gives these amounts in Polish złoty:
| Stage | September–December | January–June | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternelle, ages 2–6 | 15,000 | 22,500 | 37,500 |
| Élémentaire, ages 6–11 | 15,000 | 22,500 | 37,500 |
| Collège, ages 11–15 | 20,600 | 30,900 | 51,500 |
| Lycée, ages 15–18 | 20,600 | 30,900 | 51,500 |
When three or more children attend, the tuition reduction is 10% for the third and subsequent children. It does not apply to the two oldest.
Separate charges are:
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual registration | 2,000 PLN |
| First-entry application fee, once during the pupil’s LFV schooling, non-refundable | 3,700 PLN |
| Brevet examination, at the end of collège | 800 PLN |
| Épreuves anticipées, Baccalauréat examinations taken before the final year | 900 PLN |
| Final Baccalauréat examinations | 1,100 PLN |
Books and CEGEA insurance are included in the annual fee. Ask for the applicable insurance coverage and any other extras. Use the school’s current billing instructions rather than bank details copied into this guide.
Choose LFV if the French curriculum and Baccalauréat fit the child’s plans. The Polish international section is particularly relevant when strong Polish language and literature study alongside French education is important.
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WarsawBatory is a public day school in Warsaw offering the Polish matura and a route through two bilingual preparatory years to the IB Diploma. Progression to IB is conditional. The 2026–27 admissions dates below have passed; IB programme charges are listed separately from the school’s public status.
WarsawTBS Warsaw offers English-medium education with IB and A-level options, plus a Polish programme for native Polish pupils. Early Years and older pupils attend different sites. Check transfer restrictions, support charges and termly costs: the advertised annual discount required payment by 30 June 2026.
Warsaw’s six profiled schools offer different qualifications and age ranges. Compare those first, then check the real journey to Sadyba, Bielawa, Wilanów or Saska Kępa.
7 minStart with the qualification your child would actually receive. Then check its subjects, language demands, and recognition in the countries where they may study next.
7 minStart with your child and the family's likely plans. Define the non-negotiables, verify the school's claims, compare three realistic options and visit with specific questions.
7 minTuition is only one line of the budget. Separate charges from advance payments, record what each figure includes, and ask the school to confirm your calculation in writing.