Lycée Français de Riyad

Lycée Français de Riyad (LFR) is the official French government school in the Saudi capital, conveniently located within Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter. Founded to serve the French diplomatic and expatriate community in the Kingdom, LFR follows the French national curriculum leading to the prestigious Baccalauréat diploma. The school is affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), ensuring direct oversight and quality assurance from the French Ministry of Education. Catering to students from age 3 through 18, the school provides instruction primarily in French while offering strong Arabic and English language programmes. LFR is accredited through the AEFE network and is a member of the international network of French schools, maintaining consistently high academic standards. The school serves a diverse francophone community including French, Belgian, Swiss, and other French-speaking families resident in Riyadh, as well as Saudi families seeking a French-language education. Graduates from LFR consistently achieve strong Baccalauréat results and progress to universities in France and internationally.