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Lycée Français International de Mascate
LFIM is the AEFE accredited French school of Muscat, founded in 1995 and a full lycée since January 2016 when it gained MOE approval to extend through to baccalaureate. Around 270 students from age 3 to 18 on a campus in Airport Heights near Muscat Hills.
In brief
LFIM is the AEFE-accredited French school of Muscat, founded in 1995 and a full lycée since January 2016 when it gained MOE approval to extend through to baccalaureate. Around 270 students from age 3 to 18 on a campus in Airport Heights near Muscat Hills.
Teaching follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12, with French, English and Arabic taught throughout. From Grades 1 to 9 students can opt into the British International Section, which adds extra English subjects on top of the French core. Students sit the Brevet at Grade 9 and the baccalaureate at Grade 12. Fees run roughly OMR 3,526 to OMR 5,816 a year.
The school pulls a community of around 25 nationalities, dominated by French and Francophone families on Muscat postings. Parents value the rigour of the French curriculum, the trilingual exposure, and the ability to slot back into French universities or the international AEFE network. Best fit for French and Francophone families in Muscat wanting a continuous French-system pathway with strong English and Arabic alongside.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Maternelle (Kindergarten 1-3) | 3 | OMR 3,526 |
| Elementaire (Grade 1-5) | 6 | OMR 3,883 |
| College (Grade 6-8) | 11 | OMR 5,169 |
| Lycee (Grade 9) | 14 | OMR 5,648 |
| Lycee (Grade 10) | 15 | OMR 5,816 |
| Terminale (Grade 11) | 16 | OMR 5,816 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Re-registration Fee | OMR 400 | |
| Refundable Deposit | OMR 400 | |
| First-time Registration Fee (non-refundable) | OMR 1,000 |
Leadership
Christine Nogueira
Christine Nogueira is the Head of School (Proviseure) at the Lycée Français International de Mascate. She brings extensive leadership experience from within the AEFE network, having previously served as the Deputy Head of School (Proviseure-Adjointe) at the Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) in California. Her professional background is rooted in the French international educational system, where she has focused on promoting excellence, plurilingualism, and the development of students as global citizens. At LFIM, she oversees a diverse community of over 25 nationalities, emphasizing a warm and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and beyond.
Accreditations
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger 01
Academic results
- Baccalaureate pass rate 100%