Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs is a French Curriculum school in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 1968. Annual tuition ranges from $4,644 to $13,619 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Consulate scholarships are available for French citizens, and grants are provided to families with modest incomes through the French Consulate General in Kampala. Applications are filed in February for the April commission ruling on requests for the coming school year; a second commission meets in September/October for late registration requests. Contact [email protected] to arrange an appointment.
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About
Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs, also known as the French School of Kampala, is a French international school in Uganda affiliated with AEFE and approved by the French Ministry of National Education, educating approximately 285 children from 41 nationalities between the ages of 2 and 18 under the French national curriculum culminating in the Baccalaureate. Founded in 1968, the school offers a plurilingual environment with French as the primary language of instruction and strong English integration through CLIL and PARLE programmes, alongside Spanish from middle school. Set on a wooded campus in central Kampala, the school emphasises individual student support, sustainability through project-based learning, and language certifications including DELF and Cambridge.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
French national curriculum school affiliated with AEFE and approved by the French Ministry of National Education; plurilingual approach with strong English integration through CLIL (primary) and PARLE (middle school) programmes; 285 students from 41 nationalities creating a multicultural environment; sustainability focus through EFE3D project-based initiatives; language certifications in French (DELF) and English (Cambridge); over 50 years of presence in Uganda; wooded campus with modern digital learning tools.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (MS-GS) - Employer | EUR 8,986~$ 9,767 |
| Nursery (MS-GS) - Individual | EUR 6,534~$ 7,102 |
| Elementary (CP-CM2) - Employer | EUR 11,102~$ 12,067 |
| Elementary (CP-CM2) - Individual | EUR 8,910~$ 9,685 |
| Early Nursery (TPS-PS) - Employer | EUR 8,986~$ 9,767 |
| Early Nursery (TPS-PS) - Individual | EUR 4,644~$ 5,048 |
| Middle School (6ème-3ème) - Employer | EUR 12,269~$ 13,336 |
| High School (2nde-Terminale) - Employer | EUR 13,619~$ 14,803 |
| Middle School (6ème-3ème) - Individual | EUR 9,839~$ 10,695 |
| High School (2nde-Terminale) - Individual | EUR 10,919~$ 11,868 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EUR 4,300 - 12,610. Application fee: $1,026.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application through the Eduka online portal at lfkampala.eduka.school. 2. Create an account on the parents' portal, selecting family-status option and providing name, email, and password; activate via email. 3. Existing families use their existing account or password recovery. 4. Contact the school at [email protected] or visit by appointment (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM) for assistance. 5. Pay enrolment fee (EUR 950), capital levy (EUR 500), and tuition downpayment (EUR 1,000) by bank transfer to secure the place; submit proof of payment within the required timeframe.
Admissions Details
Delays in submitting proof of payment after enrolment may result in placement on a waiting list.
Student Life
A catering service operates five days a week during lunch. Meals are priced at UGX 17,000 each. Registration and billing are done on a quarterly basis. Refunds are not generally granted except for absences of more than 15 days with medical documentation or force majeure.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Teachers prioritise student well-being and success. Individual support plans (PPRE, PAP, PPS) are available for learners needing extra help. Educational counselling supports personal development and future planning. The school fosters values of respect, autonomy, responsibility, and solidarity as part of daily life, and community projects contribute to a positive school climate.
A Code of Good Conduct is available online as part of student life. The school marks important days addressing child rights and the fight against bullying, including the Day of the Rights of the Child and the day dedicated to the struggle against school bullying. Students are encouraged to participate in a culture of safety and respect through the school's programmes and activities.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent non-profit association under Ugandan law, governed by a Management Committee (CG) elected by the Parents' Association (APE) and a School Board (CE) including staff, students, and parents. Affiliated with AEFE.