Lycée Guébré-Mariam is a French Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Founded in 1948. Annual tuition ranges from $5,090 to $7,920 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Three scholarship programmes are available: (1) AEFE bourse scolaire for French residents in Ethiopia, administered via the French Embassy consular section, with campaigns each academic year for families in financial need. (2) Bourse Excellence-Major, funded by the French government through AEFE and MEAE, for top non-French Terminale students at French schools abroad who achieve a Very Good or Good baccalauréat result and intend to pursue higher education in France via Parcoursup. (3) Bourses d'étude du Gouvernement Français for French children living abroad, with a formal application process through official government channels. The school also has an internal scholarship policy granting partial or full tuition abatements on a case-by-case basis, and staff with permanent contracts may receive tuition exemptions for a limited number of children.
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About
Lycée Guébré-Mariam is a French-Ethiopian lycée on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, serving approximately 1,800 students aged 3 to 18 as an Établissement en Pleine Responsabilité of Mission Laïque Française with AEFE convention certification. It offers a distinctive double curriculum (French and Ethiopian) under a multilingual 'Two cultures, three languages' programme — French, English, and Amharic — with Spanish from middle school and advanced language specialisation in upper secondary. The school achieves a 100% Baccalauréat pass rate and prepares the majority of graduates for higher education in France or North America.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Lycée Guébré-Mariam offers a unique double curriculum (French and Ethiopian) under a multilingual programme called 'Two cultures, three languages' — French as the primary language of instruction plus English and Amharic, with Spanish from 5ème and specialisation in Langues, Littératures et Cultures Étrangères in upper secondary. It is the only French lycée in Ethiopia certified by Mission Laïque Française and AEFE, enabling students to sit the DNB and Baccalauréat. With approximately 1,800 students, it achieves a 100% Baccalauréat pass rate and facilitates transfers to French establishments worldwide.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary (French students) | ETB 7,290 |
| Secondary (French students) | ETB 7,722 |
| Primary (Ethiopian students) | ETB 2,857 |
| Primary (Other nationalities) | ETB 9,504 |
| Secondary (Ethiopian students) | ETB 2,985 |
| Secondary (Other nationalities) | ETB 10,314 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ETB 1,114,797 - 716,440. Application fee: $2,106.
Admissions Process
- 1Determine the appropriate admissions stream (PS, MS-CM2, or 6ème–Terminale). 2. Submit application via Eduka platform using school code 544899. 3. Prepare and attach required documents and a motivation letter (French, English, or Amharic). 4. Await dossier review; upon acceptance, pay registration fees to finalise registration. 5. For applicants from non-homologated schools, sit placement tests (June for elementary, late August for secondary). 6. Ethiopian nationals register according to passport using the published age-to-class equivalence framework.
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Student Life
The school maintains a general dress code; clothing must be neat. Sportswear and appropriate shoes are required for physical education; cleats are forbidden outside the football field. All clothing items must be labeled with the student's name. Discreet religious signs are tolerated, but ostentatious signs promoting proselytism or discrimination are prohibited.
A catering service for meals begins on September 8, 2025. Families provide a lunch box labeled with the child's name, a water bottle labeled with the child's name (metal bottles not permitted), and a cap labeled with the child's name. Lunch is advised for children staying in the afternoon; soft drinks are not allowed and meals delivered at lunchtime are prohibited.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Vie Scolaire unit maintains close links with families to ensure a calm climate conducive to learning. Assistants d'éducation (AED) provide personalised support to students or groups facing difficulties in school life or personal difficulties. The school emphasises pupil development and well-being through projects fostering growth and engagement with digital tools.
The Vie Scolaire unit works with families and school leadership to guarantee a serene climate and to support student safety and well-being. The dedicated SEN pole and ongoing family engagement contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices.
Student Demographics
School Background
Mission Laïque Française (MLF) establishment within the AEFE network; operates as an Établissement en Pleine Responsabilité (EPR).
Baccalauréat 2025: 100% pass rate, 80% with mention (44% Bien or Très Bien)Brevet 2025: 96% pass rate, 89 mentions (64% Good or Very Good)