Lycée Français International Denis Diderot is a French Curriculum / British Curriculum school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1962. Annual tuition ranges from $92 to $16,638 USD.
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Scholarships Available
AEFE scholarships are available for children of French nationality residing with their families in Kenya, subject to means conditions. Scholarships may cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Applications are submitted through the French Embassy. Two review committees meet annually: one in May for the following school year and one in October/November for students newly enrolled in the current year.
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About
Lycée Français International Denis Diderot (LFIDD) is a private international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving approximately 676 students aged 2 to 18 on a 2-hectare campus in Kilimani. It offers the full French curriculum from Maternelle through Lycée in a bilingual French-English environment, accredited by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. As a non-profit subsidized by the French state, its fees are notably lower than comparable international schools in Nairobi, and AEFE scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition are available for eligible French national families.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
LFIDD is a member of the AEFE network, accredited by the French Ministry of Education, offering the full French curriculum from Maternelle to Terminale on a 2-hectare campus in Nairobi. It provides bilingual French-English education with the Parcours PARLE multilingualism program, a trial British International Section leading to the French international baccalaureate, and eight hours of foreign languages per week at primary level including Swahili. As a non-profit subsidized by the French state, its fees are 27–30% lower than comparable international schools in Nairobi. AEFE scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition are available for eligible French nationals.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Lycée (Other nationalities) | KES 16,638 |
| Collège (Other nationalities) | KES 12,421 |
| Lycée (French/Kenyan nationals) | KES 13,494 |
| Maternelle (Other nationalities) | KES 6,154 |
| Collège (French/Kenyan nationals) | KES 10,091 |
| Élémentaire (Other nationalities) | KES 10,949 |
| Maternelle (French/Kenyan nationals) | KES 5,385 |
| Élémentaire (French/Kenyan nationals) | KES 8,880 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 12,000 - 2,162,963. Application fee: $92.
Admissions Process
- 1Initiate online registration via the Online Registration link on the school website. 2. Complete the online application steps. 3. Pay the application/dossier fee of KES 12,000. 4. Upon acceptance, pay the first-time registration fee of KES 120,000 within 10 days. 5. Admission level is determined by prior schooling: pupils from AEFE-network or French public schools are placed according to their orientation decision; pupils from non-approved schools or with a gap of 3+ months in the AEFE network must sit a placement test.
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Student Life
The school has a canteen served by private provider LENANA HAUS for students from kindergarten through high school. Canteen catering is compulsory for primary students over 3 days per week. Meals are prepared on site with attention to dietary needs, including provisions for diabetics or allergies via the PAI program. A morning snack is offered to Maternelle and Elementary students around 9:50 am. The menu includes 2–3 starters, a main course with meat, vegetables and starch, and a choice of 2 desserts. Canteen operates daily with staggered sittings by stage.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Student wellbeing is a focus at LFIDD through the pHARe safeguarding program, which aims to prevent harassment and create an inclusive, caring and protective environment. The program includes staff training and guidance on handling harassment and promoting mental health and safety.
LFIDD launched the pHARe program to prevent harassment and protect students, with dedicated staff training and a focus on school climate and inclusion.
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School Background
Private international school certified by the French Ministry of Education and member of the AEFE network; non-profit, subsidized by the French state.