The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos (LFLP) is a French international school located in
Victoria Island
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,
Lagos
Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and on ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ...
. Established in 1958 by the Association Française du Nigeria (AFN), the school provides a comprehensive French curriculum from primary through secondary levels, preparing students for global academic and professional opportunities.
History
Founded in 1958 under the auspices of the Association Française du Nigeria (AFN), the French School of Lagos initially operated from various locations in Ikoyi and Victoria Island. In 1987, the school moved to its current ultramodern purpose-built premises, constructed with support from the
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (, MEAE) is the ministry of the Government of France that handles France's foreign relations. Since 1855, its headquarters have been located at 37 Quai d'Orsay, close to the National Assembly. The term ...
. The institution was officially renamed the "Lycée Français" in 1997, reflecting its expanded educational offerings and alignment with the French national curriculum.
The school is part of the
Agency for French Education Abroad
The Agency for French Education Abroad, or Agency for French Teaching Abroad, (; AEFE), is a national public agency under the administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France that assures the quality of schools teaching the French nati ...
(AEFE), the largest global network of French schools. AEFE ensures the delivery of internationally recognized French diplomas and provides financial and administrative support to its member institutions.
Educational approach
LFLP offers the French educational curriculum which enables students to make international applications. The French Baccalaureate is a highly regarded qualification that provides students with access to prestigious universities worldwide.
Graduates of Lycée Français Louis Pasteur (LFLP) in Lagos benefit from this rigorous curriculum, which fosters critical thinking, academic excellence, and multilingual proficiency. With dedicated guidance, students explore various higher education pathways, leading them to reputable institutions in France, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
The school emphasizes
multilingual education
Multilingual education (MLE) typically refers to "first-language-first" education, that is, schooling which begins in the mother tongue, or first language, and transitions to additional languages. Typically, MLE programs are situated in developing ...
, providing instruction in French, with English as a subject. German, Spanish and Arabic are also offered as optional languages to prepare students for global opportunities.
Over 30 extracurricular activities, including dance, music, creative and martial arts, STEM, sports programs, etc., complement academic learning, fostering holistic development.
LFLP takes pride in its alumni who have successfully pursued further studies in diverse fields, demonstrating the strength of the French educational system.
Facilities
The LFLP campus comprises three main buildings, two courtyards, and multiple sports areas. The primary school building houses classrooms, administrative offices, meeting rooms, a motricity room, a dormitory, a library (BCD). A dedicated hall, the "Salle des Droits de l’Homme," serves as a venue for performances, accommodating approximately 200 attendees.
The secondary school building houses science and technology laboratories, another library (CDI), art and music rooms and over 300 m² food court complete with a world class kitchen. The campus also features a swimming pool added in 2017, an indoor sports field suitable for basketball, handball, and volleyball, a dojo, a fitness room, as well as an outdoor racetrack and grass field for football.
In 2019, the president of the school
Guillaume Niarfeix renovated the facilities and transitioned to a full solar energy system making it eco-friendly to comply with global climate reforms.
Community and governance
Operated by the non-profit Association Française du Nigeria, LFLP involves parents in its governance through an elected management committee. This collaborative approach ensures that the school meets the needs of its diverse community, promoting a multicultural environment where students from various backgrounds thrive.
Governing board
The school’s governing board includes the following members with voting rights:
* The Director
* Deputy Headmaster
* Administrative and Financial Director
* Main Education Adviser
* Director of Primary Classes
* Representative of the French Embassy
* Student and Parent Representatives
* Staff Representatives (teaching and non-teaching)
Presidents
Guillaume Niarfeix (2019–present)
See also
*
Institut français du Nigeria in Abuja
References
External links
Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos
External links
Lycée Français Louis Pasteur website
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French international schools in Nigeria
International schools in Lagos
Secondary schools in Lagos State
Educational institutions established in 1958
1958 establishments in Nigeria