Lycée Français International Denis Diderot
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
Lycée Français Denis Diderot Nairobi (LFIDD) serves 643 students aged 2 to 18, certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. Operational for over 60 years, the school delivers a bilingual French-English education from kindergarten to baccalauréat. Accredited by IBO and AEFE. Tuition $4,516-$11,318 per year — strong value for an AEFE-certified international school in East Africa. Long-established choice for francophone Nairobi expat families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $4,516–$11,318/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 27) Nairobi international school · 643 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, AEFE verified.
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22 avg / 27 max
Rolling
IBO, AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Lycée Français International Denis Diderot
School fees range in KES valid for the academic year 2025/2026
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,516 – $11,318 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling700000-Shilling1754237 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,617(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,117 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 56th percentile(above average) |
British, French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
Brevet Diploma, Baccalaureat Diploma
100% of our students pass our final exam "Baccalaureat"
English and swahili in the primary German and Spanish in the secondary
AVS Orthophonist
Yes
Yes we provide FLE classes
8.15 am – 3.05 pm for the primary. It is flexible for secondary depending on each shedule
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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