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12 May 2026
Phase 1 construction on track for September opening
The first classrooms of the Maternelle and Primary school are taking shape.
A French Education, An International Ambition
Lycée International Français d'Almaty (LIFA) offers a world-class French education in a multilingual and internationally oriented environment, from Early Years to the French Baccalaureate.
Open in Almaty since September 2026, LIFA combines academic excellence, structured learning and cultural openness in the heart of Central Asia.
Who we are
A French school, rooted in Almaty, open to the world.
Lycée International Français d'Almaty was founded to establish a long-term French educational presence in Kazakhstan, combining the standards of the French national curriculum with an international and multilingual outlook.
Developed with the support of the Embassy of France in Kazakhstan and in partnership with Prometheus School and EPG Education, LIFA is designed as a progressive and sustainable school project for families seeking academic continuity, high standards and international opportunities.
"The French Baccalaureate is not limited to one country or one language. It prepares students to study, work and evolve internationally."
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28 Apr 2026
Official academic partnership signed with Prometheus School
A major milestone for French education in Almaty: LIFA and Prometheus School join forces.
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02 Dec 2025
Prometheus School partnership: a shared multilingual campus
LIFA and Prometheus build a joint ecosystem for international families in Almaty.
The AEFE network
What is the AEFE network?
AEFE — the Agency for French Education Abroad — coordinates the world's largest international school network. It groups together French schools on every continent around a shared curriculum, shared standards and a shared Baccalauréat exam.
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The French curriculum
A progressive pathway, from Early Years to the French Baccalauréat.
3 — 6 ans
École Primaire — Maternelle
Early Years (3 to 6 years old)
The first stage of the French school system, combining play, language and structured learning from age 3.
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6 — 11 ans
École Primaire — Élémentaire
Elementary School (6 to 11 years old)
Building strong foundations in French, mathematics and science, while fostering independence, critical thinking and creativity.
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11 — 15 ans
CollègeOpening 2028
Middle School (11 to 15 years old)
Developing autonomy, critical thinking and academic confidence in preparation for upper secondary education.
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15 — 18 ans
LycéeOpening 2031
High School (15 to 18 years old)
Specialised academic pathways leading to the French Baccalauréat and international higher education opportunities.
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After the Baccalauréat
Preparing students for higher education worldwide.
The French Baccalauréat provides a strong academic foundation for university studies in France and internationally. Throughout the Lycée years, students progressively build their academic profile, explore higher-education pathways and prepare applications suited to their ambitions.
- FranceUniversities, Grandes Écoles and specialised higher-education programmes
- EuropeA wide range of university pathways across European higher education systems
- United Kingdom & North AmericaApplications supported according to the requirements of each university and admissions system
- Kazakhstan & beyondPathways to leading universities in Kazakhstan and across the wider international region
Higher education & global pathways
A French Baccalaureate. International opportunities.
01 / AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
A global community of students
Nearly 400,000 students worldwide choose the French international education system, and 70% of them are not French nationals.
02 / A DIPLOMA RECOGNISED WORLDWIDE
A pathway beyond France
The French Baccalaureate is recognised by universities across Europe, North America and beyond. French curriculum graduates pursue higher education in France, the UK, the United States, Canada and other international destinations.
03 / ACADEMIC DEPTH & MULTILINGUALISM
Skills valued by universities
The French curriculum develops analytical thinking, academic writing, intellectual independence and multilingual confidence — qualities highly valued in international higher education.
04 / FROM SCHOOL TO CAREERS
Preparing future global professionals
Engineering, medicine, business, diplomacy, research, technology, law or entrepreneurship: the French educational model prepares students for a wide range of demanding careers around the world.
Our partners
Built together with institutions that share our standards.
LIFA is being created in close cooperation with academic and institutional partners who endorse and support our mission in Kazakhstan.
EPG Prometheus School
Joint multicultural campus and shared infrastructure for international families in Almaty.
Embassy of France in Kazakhstan
Diplomatic and educational support for the establishment of a French school in Almaty.
AEFE
Agency for French Education Abroad — Expertise and guidance in French international education.
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