Students who complete the BFI (Bac Français International) at the Lycée International de Valbonne have had a sophisticated anglophone education in language, literature, history, geography and culture. The experience of the student is not just an immersion in a challenging academic environment, but also an enriching cultural one.
Students entering the lycée in 2nde are expected to be fluent in both English and French. Students must be able to understand, speak and write French. It is important to be aware that the majority of classes are taught in French. As for English, they must be capable of expressing themselves in a sophisticated way when working on oral and written assignments.
In 2nde, students study English literature five hours a week and history/geography in English two hours a week. In addition, they have two hours a week of history/geography in French.
In 1ère and Terminale, English literature classes meet four hours a week and history/geography in English two hours a week as well as two hours in French, in addition to two hours a week in Connaissance de Monde-a new American perspective global studies research seminar in English.
School Year 2025-2026
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* Seconde
In 2024, there was no new recruitment in the American international section except for students already enrolled in an equivalent international section in another academy or abroad, who moved to the area or, subject to availability and on complementary list, if students have an outstanding language level and knowledge of the section language culture (eg long stay abroad, dual nationality, bilingual family…).
In 2025, there will likely be an admissions test, oral and written, in English and in French, to be confirmed in early 2025.
* Première/Terminale
In 2024, only students already enrolled in an American international section in another academy or abroad, who moved to the area, were admitted.
In case of admission of a new student, the registration documents of both the Lycée and ASEICA, the International Anglophone Section, are to be completed.
See also International Section 2024-2025 School Fees (to be updated for 2025-2026).