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Lycee Condorcet - The International French School of Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1965
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Lycee Condorcet The International French School of Sydney is an independent AEFE affiliate serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends AEFE French education with English-medium subjects to support bilingual proficiency, offering the French Baccalaureate, the French International Baccalaureate (BFI), and the International Baccalaureate (IB). English Language and Literature and History and Geography are taught in English as part of the bilingual programmes. The school operates in Sydney's Maroubra district and benefits from the AEFE network and NSW authorities. Facilities include science laboratories, technology rooms, an indoor multipurpose court, a theatre, two libraries, and a café area at the entrance. A recently opened primary wing provides modern teaching spaces, redesigned classrooms, and an expanded playground. Extracurriculars include robotics, dancing, choir and instrumental workshops, and the French Schools Abroad Orchestra. The school promotes citizenship, plurilingualism, cultural exchange, and sustainable practices, supported by a wellbeing framework and guidance services for students.

The Essentials

Lycee Condorcet - The International French School of Sydney has 1,200 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
758 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035, Australia. Located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, a few kilometers from the iconic beaches. About 10–20 minutes from Sydney's city center by car.

Stages
Preschool (Maternelle); Elementary School; Junior High School (Collège); Senior High School (Lycée). From ages 3 to 18, four levels: Pre-School, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High.

Type
Independent French international school, affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The canteen operates Monday to Friday with Chartwells providing on-site meals (starter, hot dish, dessert) and a salad/fruit bar available from Junior High. Eight meals are offered, including vegetarian options and accommodations for gluten-free, lactose-free, pescatarian, no fish, no pork and no eggs; the menu is nut-free and posted one week in advance on Pronote; the chef uses organic ingredients or produce from the LCS garden when possible. Theme weeks explore different flavours and cultures as part of the canteen program.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an Australian non-profit independent company limited by guarantee, supported and represented by the Association of Independent Schools of NSW, and operates under the NSW Education Standards Authority, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Act and the Corporations Act. The School Board provides strategic direction, risk management, financial stability and compliance oversight; the AEFE appoints and remunerates the Principal and Business Manager. The Principal ensures the delivery of the French curriculum and the quality of teaching, while being accountable to the AEFE for French curriculum delivery and to the NSW Department of Education for the NSW syllabus; the Board also oversees overall School performance including the IB Diploma Programme.
Fees
Academic year covered
- Annual tuition and fee figures shown are for the 2025–26 academic year.

Enrolment and application fees
- Enrolment application fee: AUD 250 (non‑refundable). This payment is required to submit an application.
- Initial registration (enrolment) fee: AUD 1,700 (non‑refundable). This is payable only after an official offer of a place and must be paid within one week of receiving the offer.
- Re‑registration fee (for students re‑registering within 2 years): AUD 525 (non‑refundable).
- Currency: all prices stated in Australian dollars (AUD).

Annual tuition fees by year group (three resident/status Rates) and per semester equivalents
Note: tuition is charged per semester; semester amounts shown equal half the annual fee (annual ÷ 2).

- Rate 1 (families receiving employer contribution)
- Pre‑Kindergarten 1 & 2 (PS and MS): Annual AUD 40,458; Per semester AUD 20,229. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Kindergarten / Maternelle grande section: Annual AUD 31,516; Per semester AUD 15,758. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Primary School (Year 1–5): Annual AUD 23,828; Per semester AUD 11,914.
- Junior Secondary (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 29,836; Per semester AUD 14,918.
- International Section (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 31,040; Per semester AUD 15,520.
- Year 10–12: Annual AUD 34,384; Per semester AUD 17,192.
- International Section (Year 10–12): Annual AUD 35,544; Per semester AUD 17,772.
- IB 1–2 (IB Years): Annual AUD 48,874; Per semester AUD 24,437.

- Rate 2 (Australian permanent residents, citizens, or resident visas where the school can receive Australian grants; families not receiving employer support)
- Pre‑Kindergarten 1 & 2 (PS and MS): Annual AUD 20,230; Per semester AUD 10,115. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Kindergarten / Maternelle grande section: Annual AUD 15,758; Per semester AUD 7,879. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Primary School (Year 1–5): Annual AUD 11,914; Per semester AUD 5,957.
- Junior Secondary (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 14,918; Per semester AUD 7,459.
- International Section (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 16,266; Per semester AUD 8,133.
- Year 10–12: Annual AUD 17,192; Per semester AUD 8,596.
- International Section (Year 10–12): Annual AUD 18,518; Per semester AUD 9,259.
- IB 1–2: Annual AUD 24,438; Per semester AUD 12,219.

- Rate 3 (families or international students whose visa does not allow LCS to receive Australian grants)
- Pre‑Kindergarten 1 & 2 (PS and MS): Annual AUD 20,230; Per semester AUD 10,115. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Kindergarten / Maternelle grande section: Annual AUD 22,502; Per semester AUD 11,251. Compulsory yearly 5‑day canteen package not included: AUD 1,747 (annual).
- Primary School (Year 1–5): Annual AUD 18,752; Per semester AUD 9,376.
- Junior Secondary (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 21,470; Per semester AUD 10,735.
- International Section (Year 6–9): Annual AUD 22,754; Per semester AUD 11,377.
- Year 10–12: Annual AUD 23,744; Per semester AUD 11,872.
- International Section (Year 10–12): Annual AUD 25,006; Per semester AUD 12,503.
- IB 1–2: Annual AUD 30,862; Per semester AUD 15,431.

Annual canteen fees and options
- Annual flat-rate 5‑day canteen package (annual rates):
- PS, MS & GS: AUD 1,664 per year.
- Years 1–3: AUD 1,906 per year (3‑day option AUD 1,144 per year). Occasional canteen per‑meal rate: AUD 11.85.
- Years 4–5: AUD 1,955 per year (3‑day option AUD 1,172 per year). Occasional canteen per‑meal rate: AUD 11.85.
- Years 6–12 / IB: AUD 1,979 per year (3‑day option AUD 1,188 per year). Occasional canteen per‑meal rate: AUD 11.85.
- Sibling discounts for canteen (5 days/week): 10% for the second child, 19% for the third child, 24% for the fourth and subsequent children (the oldest child registered is considered the first child).

Other fees, administrative charges and deposits
- Annual administrative fees are charged each year together with the first semester's tuition invoice.
- Other possible charges include deposits for textbooks and library books, exam fees, uniforms and extracurricular charges (after‑school care, vacation care, activity fees). Specific amounts for these items are published in the school's fee policy and extracurricular materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are invoiced and charged per semester and must be paid in full by the due date shown on the invoice.
- The school does not operate an internal fee instalment service. Families who require staged repayment are expected to make arrangements with independent/private education credit organisations; those organisations pay the semester fees to the school and families then repay the credit organisation on an agreed schedule.
- The invoicing calendar sets the invoice dates and payment deadlines for each semester and for other billed items.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school does not operate boarding (no boarding fee schedule applies).

Refund information
- The Enrolment Application fee (AUD 250) is non‑refundable. The initial registration fee (AUD 1,700) and the re‑registration fee (AUD 525) are non‑refundable. Refund rules for tuition, canteen and other charges are set out in the school's formal fee policy.

Fee payment options and procedure
- Tuition and other school fees are billed according to the school's Payment Procedure; invoices show payment deadlines. The school requires full payment of semester invoices by the invoice due date. Families who need to spread payments are advised to arrange private/independent education finance (credit) providers in advance; those providers will pay the school and families will repay the provider. Specific accepted payment methods and step‑by‑step payment instructions are contained in the school's payment procedure documentation.

Financial assistance
- French government scholarship opportunities are available for eligible French nationals registered with the Consulate; eligibility and application timing follow the Consulate's schedule. The school operates a Solidarity Fund providing discretionary financial assistance available to families who have been enrolled at the school for at least one year and who are not eligible for French government scholarships.

Summary of the most important actionable points for parents
- Expect to pay the non‑refundable enrolment application fee (AUD 250) to lodge an application and, if offered a place, the non‑refundable registration fee (AUD 1,700) within one week of the offer.
- Annual tuition is published by rate category (Rate 1, Rate 2, Rate 3) and is invoiced per semester (semester amount = annual ÷ 2). Confirm which Rate applies to your family status at enrolment.
- Plan for additional annual charges such as canteen, administrative fees, textbooks/exam deposits, uniforms and extracurricular fees. Sibling discounts apply for canteen registration.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Lycee Condorcet - The International French School of Sydney teaches French Curriculum, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school provides education aligned with the AEFE curriculum from age 3 to 18 and emphasizes bilingual education. The diplomas offered are BAC • French Baccalaureate, BFI • French International Baccalaureate, and IB • International Baccalaureate. English Language and Literature and History and Geography are taught in English as part of the bilingual programmes.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides a pathway for pursuing university studies in France and on prestigious campuses worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is a top priority at LCS. The LCS Support Network includes two senior first aid officers, a counsellor, a child protection officer, and learning support specialists and learning support assistants. The school counsellor provides individual and small group counselling and works with families and teachers. Vie Scolaire supports students outside of class time. The child protection officer trains staff and keeps safeguarding policies up to date. The Senior First Aid Officers plan immunisation programs and manage Health Care Plans and health education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LCS provides a dedicated framework for students with specific learning needs. The Personalised Education Success Program (PPRE) supports students who need extra help to progress in targeted areas. The Personal Support Plan (PAP) describes adjustments and Learning Plans to accommodate individual needs. Health Care Plans (PAI) are prepared for students with medical conditions and involve families and health practitioners. The Personalised Schooling Project (PPS) addresses needs identified by disability services to tailor schooling conditions. Therapy at School supports speech, language, and other therapies, with some arrangements for in-school therapy under special circumstances.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is plurilingual education in an international environment. Over 60 nationalities are represented at LCS. The program is designed for students to master French while achieving an excellent level of English. Cambridge and NAPLAN results indicate English proficiency at least equal to Australian private schools. Non-French-speaking students have the opportunity to acquire a good command of French as part of access to top secondary education worldwide.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through access to a school counsellor and a wellbeing officer who provide counselling and guidance for students and families. The counsellor works with students of all ages and collaborates with families and teachers. Vie Scolaire and the PRIO support students outside of class time. The wellbeing team coordinates with health professionals to support students with medical or psychological needs.

Safeguarding
A child protection officer implements and follows up on child protection policies and trains staff. The school maintains safeguarding policies and reporting procedures in collaboration with the principal. Staff receive ongoing safeguarding training. The wellbeing and support networks contribute to a safe and supportive school environment.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established at Rose Bay public school on September 29, 1965. An agreement between the NSW Department of Education and the Association of French Parents (APEF) followed on May 13, 1966. It moved to Bondi on August 11, 1970, with two classes for 53 students led by Mr. and Mrs. Macé. In March 1988 the school became bilingual and renovations began for a new Maroubra location at 88 Cooper Street; in 2003 Lycée Condorcet relocated to Maroubra with AEFE support, and all class levels were accredited by 2004. The school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019 and inaugurated new eco-friendly buildings and a refreshed logo in 2022.

Community
Vie Scolaire supports students outside class with a Senior Education Advisor (CPE) and a team of Education Assistants (AEDs). The AEDs supervise students during recess and lunch, enforce safety and school rules, and follow up on absences and late arrivals. They support the CESC Health Education and Citizenship Committee by organizing prevention sessions on health and citizenship topics such as addictions, harassment, sexuality, road safety and first aid training. The Senior Education Advisor, Yacine Bachtli, oversees the Students' House, coordinates the CVL – Senior High Student Life Council, and acts as a link between students, families and the school. Pronote is used by all to access class schedules, progress and the canteen daily menu, while NSW Transport provides a dedicated school bus service for LCS students with Opal Card arrangements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities include modern laboratories, technology rooms, an indoor multipurpose court, a school theatre, two libraries and a spacious canteen with a salad bar for students starting from Junior High. The new primary school buildings inaugurated in October 2022 provide modern learning and relaxation spaces. The kindergarten classes are on the ground floor and the elementary teaching rooms were redesigned, all overlooking an expanded playground. A café area named Café de Flore de Maroubra is located at the entrance of the new LCS wing.

Sports Facilities
An indoor multipurpose court is available for sports. The new primary facilities include a gymnasium and a modernised playground. A motricity room supports physical education for maternelle students. Playground facilities have been modernised as part of the new primary school development, with August 2024 targeted for the upgrades.

Academic Facilities
Modern laboratories and technology rooms support science and technology teaching. The secondary library CDI provides space for individual or group work, reading and documentary research and houses the guidance counsellor's office and a podcast room. The primary library BCD offers books in French and Anglo-Saxon classics and supports weekly library visits by each class with a focus on reading development and environment. All primary classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, double glazed windows and reverse air conditioning; 100% of classrooms were renovated in recent years.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The CDI hosts exhibitions and exchanges and is a hub for cultural and humanitarian events and projects. The canteen and garden enable nutrition and sustainability initiatives, with ingredients from the Lycée Condorcet garden when possible and a worm farm for waste management. Theme weeks are organised throughout the year to encourage exploration of different flavors and cultures.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a comprehensive education from preschool through to one of three Baccalaureate Diplomas: the French Baccalaureate, the French International Baccalaureate (BFI), and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students can select a diploma pathway in Year 10. The school fosters connections through global citizenship, plurilingualism and cultural competence. The education cultivates a curious, critical and analytical mindset, enabling innovation and creative problem-solving through courage, altruism and empathy, and the school is committed to bridging equity gaps and ensuring access to quality education for all.

Arts & Creative
LCS offers extracurricular activities from Grande Section to Year 12 across artistic, scientific, cultural, technological, manual and sports disciplines, including robotics and dancing. A new activity program is prepared each semester and families can review and sign up before it starts. The Music Program includes group music activities such as choir and instrumental workshops. The French Schools Abroad Orchestra brings together students from LCS and other AEFE schools for travel and performances.

Cultural & Language
Ambassadors in the Making is a public speaking contest that puts plurilingualism and linguistic and cultural mediation into practice in front of peers and an official jury. Participants from both primary and secondary choose a topic related to current foreign affairs and deliver speeches in French or English, with syntheses in English. The competition proceeds from an inter-LCS round to AEFE regional rounds and finally to the Paris final, reinforcing the MONDE-AEFE network. The program strengthens language skills and cross-cultural communication.

Social & Hobbies
LCS offers a broad range of extracurricular activities that allow students to learn and discover new artistic, scientific, cultural, technological, manual and sports disciplines. The activities are run after school by LCS staff or external providers; primary activities finish at 5:15 pm. The Ambassadors in the Making and the French Schools Abroad Orchestra provide opportunities for collaboration, performance and cross-cultural engagement. An ADN-AEFE Exchange Program allows selected Year 10 students to spend a trimester studying at another AEFE school.

Community & Service
The school's wellbeing framework includes a support network with two senior first aid officers, a counsellor, a child protection officer, learning support specialists and learning support assistants. The Vie Scolaire and the PRIO provide guidance outside class time. The Vie Scolaire also runs the CESC (Health and Citizenship Education Committee), planning prevention sessions on health and citizenship topics such as addictions, harassment, sexuality, road safety and first aid.

Leadership & Professional
The Principal Education Counselor (CPE) enforces school rules, supervises the student housing, prepares class delegates, coordinates the projects of the Lycée/Collège Student Council, and organizes the Vie Scolaire department. The Vie Scolaire acts as a liaison between students, families and the school. The CESC program and student leadership activities help develop leadership and civic engagement, while programs like Ambassadors in the Making foster public speaking and cross-cultural skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The wellbeing framework includes senior first aid officers, a counsellor and a wellbeing officer, providing individual or small-group support and counselling. Learning support specialists and assistants help students with specific learning needs, with Vie Scolaire offering guidance outside class time and anti-bullying initiatives in place. Health education and related policies align with both NSW guidelines and the AEFE framework to support student health and safety.
Languages

Language Provision
French forms the base curriculum, with English integrated and English-language courses in middle school as part of the NSW curriculum (DNL). From 6th grade, German, Spanish and Mandarin are studied through the last six years, with Latin available as an option. FLSco provides extra French support for students, and in secondary school the European section is standard with an optional British International Section leading to the BFI; Extended Australian Programme is offered in elementary and Extended British Programme in secondary.

Bilingual Teaching
The Lycée Condorcet de Sydney provides a high-quality bilingual education in French and English. Bilingualism is at the core of the educational project, and students develop native fluency in both languages with plurilingual skills as they study multiple languages. The school serves preschool through senior high with language pathways embedded in the curriculum, including an international track that includes English-language components.

Immersion Programs
Exposure to foreign languages is a distinctive feature. The school opened a British International Section in 2019, which was replaced by the Australian International Section in elementary in 2023. From 6th grade, students begin learning a third language (German, Spanish, or Mandarin) and may study Latin; in secondary, Extended Australian Programme and Extended British Programme are offered. French as a Study Language (FLSco) provides extra support for new or transitioning students.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions overview and long-term alignment. The admissions team provides essential information about the admission procedure and families are expected to be committed to their child's education at Lycée Condorcet de Sydney in the long term. An admissions committee reviews applications monthly throughout the year. For the 2025-2026 school year, reviews began in September 2024, and a place is guaranteed only if the desired grade has availability. 2. Early enquiry and waiting list. Because each family project is unique, contact the admissions office early to discuss the student's application. If withdrawals occur during the year, places may be offered to children remaining on the waiting list who are eligible to enroll. The school reserves the right to allocate places beyond capacity in exceptional circumstances and may request information about families' long-term plans for their children. 3. Online enrolment. Registration requests are made online on Eduka, and a tutorial is available to help submit an enrolment application. After submission, a confirmation email is received. 4. Enrolment procedure. Submit the application on Eduka with the compulsory documents and pay the non-refundable 250 AUD application fee for review. The admissions committee studies applications for the current school year fortnightly and may ask some students to complete an assessment. If approved and a place is available, an offer is sent. Enrolment proceeds by uploading enrolment documents and paying the registration fee on Eduka, after which enrolment is confirmed. 5. Age-specific entry and evaluations. Pre-Kindy 1 & 2 entrants join from age 3; Preschool offers are typically sent between October and November of the year preceding the August school year, with Moyenne Section offers in February of the current registration year. Due to high demand, there is a waiting list and offers are made as spaces become available; a toilet-training condition applies. Kindergarten to Year 5 entrants may be evaluated if they have not previously studied in the French system, with remote evaluation and a meeting with the child and parents if needed, and results provided within a few days. Secondary School entrants (Year 6–12) undergo an assessment in French and mathematics before enrolment, with a response issued within about a week; a minimum level of French proficiency is required as instruction is primarily in French. 6. IB and non-French entrants. IB enrolments for Y11 and Y12 are managed through Eduka, with registrations open for the current intake; the LCS admissions team and the IB coordinator are available for further information. For students coming from non-French schools, an arrival assessment is conducted to ensure proper placement. 7. Visa and travel. A limited number of student visas are available and there is a selection process for visa holders. For attendance without family, host arrangements can be coordinated through Global Experience or Study Vision. Tourist visas are limited in duration and may not support longer stays. A visa must be uploaded to Eduka before the first day of school, and a vaccination record may be required to comply with health regulations. 8. Tours and next steps. A school tour can be booked to learn more about Lycée Condorcet de Sydney and to discuss next steps with the admissions team.

Waitlist
Waitlists exist in certain grades due to high demand. Within available places, priority is given to siblings, students coming from AEFE network schools, and students enrolled in a French school to guarantee continuity of the programme. The school reserves the right to request information about families' long-term plans for their children and to refuse a pupil whose family plans are not in line with the school project. The school also reserves the right to allocate places beyond its capacity in exceptional circumstances.
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