THE AEFE NETWORK
The French Educational
Network Abroad
The world’s largest educational network with:
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566 Schools
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138 Countries
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390,000 Students
A high-quality environment with:
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6,500 qualified staff members on transfer from the French Ministry of Education to the AEFE
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20,000 locally recruited staff members
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A targeted and selective recruitment policy
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An effective assessment system
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An ambitious training program: 900 training sessions for 33,000 trainees per year
School accreditation a seal of quality:
Accreditation by the French Ministry of Education certifies that the teaching provided by the school complies with the demands, curricula, teaching objectives and organizational rules of the French education system. All students from accredited schools can pursue their education in another French school without having to take an entry examination. Schools are required to periodically prove that they meet accreditation criteria (acceptance of both French and foreign nationals, preparation for French examinations, employment of qualified French staff).
A government agency:
The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) is a government institution supervised by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Founded in 1990, it is responsible for monitoring and managing the network of French schools abroad. The AEFE is the guarantor of the French education system abroad. It plays a key role in expanding France’s cultural and linguistic influence throughout the world and serves to boost the appeal of French higher education.
High quality education for all students:
The AEFE leads an innovative teaching approach for the schools in the network. The approach respects the French national curriculum while remaining open to the language and culture of the host country.
Open-minded:
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Embracing the cultural diversity of students who attend AEFE schools
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Providing special French lessons for foreign students to ensure they feel comfortable in classes
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Adapting courses to the realities of the host country
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Taking advantage of the grassroots presence of schools in the host country by developing local-flavor sports and cultural activities
Innovative methods for teaching languages:
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Teaching and perfecting French language skills using innovative methods adapted to specific groups
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Teaching the host-country language to French and foreign students
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Promoting the use of English in an international context
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Offering modern languages right from elementary school
High-quality teaching:
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Achieving excellence for all students, a goal that is reflected in the results achieved by students in the network, including a 99% Baccalaureate pass rate (approximately three-quarters with honors and 28% with high honors), winners of the Concours Général des Lycées (a national competitive exam), awards in the National Mathematics Competition and other science competitions
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Offering students a well-rounded education, including sports, culture and the arts
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Giving each pupil the right to high-quality education and school life in a caring and inclusive environment
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Managing the transition to higher education
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Setting students on the path towards excellence