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
Admission criteria for School Year 2025-2026 and registration file
DOSSIER_CANDIDATURE_2de_SI_toutes_sections_2025.pdf
Registrations are open until April 24th, 2025. Oral and written tests (if relevant) will take place on May 7th, 2025.
* Première/Terminale
Updated information to come for School Year 2025-2026
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 2025-2026 School Fees