Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin

What Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin does

Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin (LFO) is a private non-profit French international school established in 1961 in Oslo, Norway, and operating as part of the AEFE (Agence de l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network of 600 schools across 138 countries. The institution delivers the official French national curriculum from Maternelle (kindergarten) through Lycée (high school), preparing students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and Baccalauréat examinations. It serves primarily French expatriate families and Norwegian families seeking French-language education, with multilingual instruction in French, Norwegian, English, and German or Spanish depending on grade level. The school reported over 650 enrolled students and a 100% Baccalauréat pass rate with 91% honors in 2026, operating from two campuses in Oslo at Skovveien 9 and Vulkan 11.

The school's core technology stack consists of third-party administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems: EDUKA handles student information management and enrollment, while PRONOTE (from Index Education) supports academic tracking, grade reporting, schedule management, and parent-school communication. Additional educational offerings include Cambridge English certification preparation and a broad extracurricular program covering sciences, sports, and cultural activities. The school is accredited by both AEFE and the Norwegian Ministry of Education, joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in 2026, and operates active industry partnerships with Fondation Tara Océan (climate education) and Seaway7 (Wind4Kids renewable energy program).

LFO operates as a tuition-driven B2C institution with annual fee schedules published publicly and a scholarship program (bourses scolaires) for eligible families. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth within the French expatriate community in Norway, network referrals, information sessions, and open days (Journées Portes Ouvertes). Digital marketing channels include the school's website (lfo.no), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The institution has an upcoming LFO 2028 future campus development project, signaling forward capacity expansion. Financial information is not publicly disclosed; the school is registered in Norway under organization number 976837622 as a non-profit entity with governance involving a School Head (Chef d'établissement) and supporting institutional bodies.

Name

Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin

Legal name

Lycée français d'Oslo

Website

https://lfo.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin is a private non-profit French international school in Oslo, Norway, established in 1961 and part of the AEFE network. It delivers the official French national curriculum to over 650 students from Maternelle through Lycée, serving French expatriate families and Norwegian families seeking French-language education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• French international education
• K-12 schooling
• Multilingual curriculum
• Baccalaureate preparation
• International school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to families. Fee schedules are published annually with financial regulations for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Scholarship programs (bourses scolaires) are available for eligible families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin is a private non-profit French international school delivering the official French national curriculum from Maternelle (nursery) through Lycée (high school). The school serves over 650 students, preparing them for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat examinations, while offering multilingual instruction in French, Norwegian, English, German, and Spanish. Operating across two Oslo campuses as part of the AEFE network (600 schools across 138 countries), the school combines academic instruction with extracurricular activities, international exchanges, and university orientation.

Product overview

The Lycée Français d'Oslo René Cassin is a French international school offering a comprehensive educational program from Maternelle (early childhood) through Lycée (high school). The school operates as a unified institution providing the official French national curriculum, multilingual language instruction (French, Norwegian, English, German, Spanish), and preparation for French national examinations (Brevet and Baccalauréat). Educational technology platforms EDUKA and PRONOTE support administrative and communication functions, while the school's participation in the AEFE network of 600 schools enables international student exchanges and collaborative projects. Cambridge English exam preparation supplements the language program, and a broad range of extra-curricular activities complements academic instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LFO 2028: Future campus development project for 2028

Products and services

• French National Curriculum Education Comprehensive French-language educational program following the official French national curriculum (Éducation nationale française) from Maternelle through Lycée, preparing students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and Baccalauréat examinations recognized worldwide.
• Multilingual Language Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalaureate pass rate with 91% receiving honors (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the AEFE network, which comprises 600 schools in 138 countries. This partnership provides access to educational resources, exchange programs (like ADN exchanges), teacher training, and international recognition of diplomas. Students can participate in network-wide competitions and events.
• Ambassade de France en NorvègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Embassy in Norway provides institutional support and hosts events for French nationals, including baccalaureate celebration ceremonies with the Ambassador.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFO joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (Réseau des écoles associées de l'UNESCO) in June 2026. The school was recognized for projects supporting Sustainable Development Goals including equality, education access, ocean protection, biodiversity, and climate action.
• Commune d'OslominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOslo municipality partnership includes support for playground renovation and school infrastructure projects.
• Fondation Tara OcéanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFO eco-delegates tested the 'Clim'Arctique' educational tool developed by Fondation Tara Océan. The partnership connects students to climate education through polar station science missions.
• Seaway7minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Wind4Kids project where 4th-grade students learn about wind energy through hands-on activities organized by Seaway7.
• Institut FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Institute in Norway provides cultural support and resources for French language and culture programs.
• Chambre de commerce franco-norvégienneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFranco-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce partners with LFO for career events and professional orientation programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@communicationlyceefrancais2087
• Facebookfacebook.com/denfranskeskolen
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/denfranskeskolen
• Instagraminstagram.com/lyceefrancaisdoslo

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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