About International French School of Nairobi (Lycée Français Denis DIDEROT)

The Lycée Français Denis DIDEROT (LFIDD), also known as the International French School of Nairobi, is a renowned private educational institution that has delivered Bilingual Education in the heart of Nairobi since 1962. With over 60 years of continuous operation, LFIDD stands as a beacon of academic rigor and multicultural integration, offering families access to a premium, multilingual schooling experience delivered by highly experienced teachers.

World-Class Accreditation and Bilingual Model
LFIDD is the only school in Kenya accredited by the French Education (AEFE)—an official endorsement that guarantees the quality and compliance of its curriculum with the French Ministry of National Education standards.

Bilingual Advantage: LFIDD delivers a truly unique bilingual French-English education for students aged 2 to 18 (from Maternelle to Terminale). Students graduate with proficiency in both languages, unlocking vast educational and professional opportunities worldwide.

Curriculum Pathway: We follow the comprehensive, internationally respected French National Curriculum, recognized globally for its high academic standards. This structured, humanistic curriculum prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat, which provides direct entry to European and international universities.

Multicultural Community: Our school welcomes students of all nationalities, fostering a vibrant, multicultural, multilingual environment where diversity is a core value. We prepare students to be adaptable global citizens who can thrive in any international context.

Core Values: Critical Thinking and Universalism
LFIDD’s educational philosophy is built on the values inherent in the French educational system: critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and secularism.

Holistic Development: Beyond academic subjects, we emphasize strong moral, civic, and personal development, instilling values of respect, tolerance, and liberty in our student body.

Highly Experienced Teachers: Our faculty comprises highly qualified and experienced international and French educators committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning.

The Lycée Français Denis DIDEROT provides a structured, high-quality, continuous educational journey in a supportive, international setting in Nairobi.

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