Lycée Français d'Irlande

What Lycée Français d'Irlande does

Lycée Français d'Irlande, operating as LFI Samuel Beckett, is a private French international school in South Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1967 and accredited by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) at the highest recognition level. The school delivers a continuous bilingual French-English educational pathway from kindergarten (age 3) through final year (Terminale, age 18), following the official French national curriculum with reinforced English instruction. It operates two campuses — Foxrock for primary (Maternelle and Élémentaire) and the Eurocampus at Clonskeagh for secondary (Collège and Lycée), the latter shared with St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule as one of only six Eurocampuses worldwide. The student body of approximately 500 represents 35 nationalities, and graduates earn both the French Baccalauréat/Brevet and the Irish Junior Certificate.

The underlying operating platform is a standard education-technology stack: Pronote for grades and reporting, Eduka for administration and enrolment, Payzone for fee collection, and Google Workspace for communications. A mandatory 1:1 laptop programme covers students from 5ème through 3ème. Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees (ranging from €6,390 to €10,659 per annum depending on grade band and residency status), with ancillary streams from hot lunches, after-school care, examination fees (Brevet, Épreuves Anticipées, Baccalauréat), the One Year in Dublin immersion programme, and add-on supplements for the Section Internationale BFI (€1,218) and Section Sportive Scolaire (€729). The legal entity is École Franco-Irlandaise CLG, an Irish Company Limited by Guarantee governed by a volunteer Board of Management with parent and French Embassy-appointed representatives.

Name

Lycée Français d'Irlande

Legal name

Ecole Franco-Irlandaise CLG

Website

https://lfi.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LFI Samuel Beckett is a private AEFE-accredited French international school in South Dublin delivering bilingual French-English education from kindergarten through final year to approximately 500 students across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual French education
• International K-12 schooling
• French national curriculum
• AEFE accredited schools
• Baccalauréat preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Foxrock, Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per student across five grade bands (Petite Section, Middle & Large Section, Junior Classes, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle). Fees differ by residency status, with non-resident Senior Cycle students paying a higher rate. Payment options include single annual payment, three instalments, or ten monthly instalments.
2. After-School Care and Activities: Hourly after-school care charges with tiered pricing (term booking, 3+ days advance, last-minute). Additional revenue from school-run extra-curricular activities (one-hour sessions) and fees from external activity providers who pay to operate on campus.
3. Hot Lunches (Petite Section): Mandatory annual fee for hot lunches provided 4 days/week for Petite Section students. Optional Wednesday lunch for after-school programme participants.
4. Exam Fees: Additional charges for official French national examinations: Diplôme National du Brevet (€80), Epreuves Anticipées de 1ère (€215), and Baccalauréat (€425).
5. One Year in Dublin Programme Fee: Annual programme fee for non-resident students enrolled in the One Year in Dublin immersive programme, with discounted rates for returning years (1st year €1,000, 2nd year €750, 3rd year €500).
6. Family Discounts: Sibling discounts applied to tuition: 10% discount for the 2nd (younger) child, 20% discount for the 3rd (youngest) and subsequent children, available only to families paying on time.
7. Digital Equipment (Mandatory Purchase): Families of students in 5ème, 4ème, and 3ème must purchase a specific computer (approximate cost €800) in accordance with St. Kilian's policy. Revenue flows to the hardware supplier rather than the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lycée Français d'Irlande delivers a bilingual French-English education following the official French national curriculum for students aged 3 to 18 across two South Dublin campuses (Foxrock and Eurocampus Clonskeagh). The school offers a continuous pathway from Maternelle through Lycee, culminating in the French Baccalaureat, French International Baccalaureat (BFI), and Irish Junior Certificate, and operates a unique shared Eurocampus with St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition subscriptions, with supplementary services including after-school care, hot lunches, exam registration, and add-on programmes (BFI section, School Sports Section, One Year in Dublin immersive exchange).

Product overview

Lycée Français d'Irlande is a comprehensive French international school offering a unified educational pathway from kindergarten (ages 3-6) through high school (ages 15-18). The institution operates across two campuses in South Dublin: Foxrock (primary) and Eurocampus Clonskeagh (secondary). The core offering consists of four educational levels—Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée—following the official French curriculum with reinforced English instruction. Students can enrol in supplementary programmes including the 'Un An à Dublin' immersive year programme, the After-School Programme, the Section Internationale (BFI) for International Baccalauréat preparation, and the Section Sportive Scolaire for enhanced sports education. The Eurocampus Clonskeagh is a distinctive sub-brand feature, representing a unique Franco-German partnership with St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule, one of six Eurocampuses worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maternelle (Kindergarten) Early childhood education for ages 3 to 6 (Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section / Junior & Senior Infants) featuring bilingual discovery, motor skills development, and early learning in a caring environment at the Foxrock campus.
• Élémentaire (Primary School) Primary education for ages 6 to 11 (CP to CM2 / 1st to 5th Class) at the Foxrock campus, focusing on reading, writing, mathematics, and intensive English language instruction following the official French national curriculum.
• Collège (Middle School / Junior Cycle) Secondary education for ages 11 to 15 (6ème to 3ème / 6th Class to 3rd Year) at the Eurocampus Clonskeagh, offering in-depth subject study, the bilingual Eurocampus pathway (40% of classes in English shared with St. Kilian's students), and dual certification (French Brevet and Irish Junior Cycle).
• Lycée (High School / Senior Cycle) Senior secondary education for ages 15 to 18 (Seconde to Terminale / TY to 6th Year) preparing students for the French Baccalauréat and French International Baccalauréat (BFI), opening pathways to universities worldwide.
• One Year in Dublin Programme Immersive year-long programme for students from Year 11 to Year 13 (Seconde to Terminale) from France or other AEFE schools, hosted by local Irish families, offering bilingual Baccalauréat preparation, cultural discovery, and international friendships. Annual fee of EUR 1,000, with discounted rates for returning years (EUR 750 for 2nd year, EUR 500 for 3rd year).
• Section Internationale (BFI) International section programme preparing students for the French International Baccalauréat (BFI), with an annual supplement of EUR 1,218 on top of applicable tuition.
• Section Sportive Scolaire (School Sports Section) School sports section programme with an annual supplement of EUR 729 on top of applicable tuition, providing enhanced sports education including rugby coaching via partnership with Lansdowne FC.
• After-School Programme After-school care and activities programme offering flexible booking options — term booking at EUR 6.40/hour, à la carte booked at least 3 days in advance at EUR 10.70/hour, and à la carte booked less than 3 days in advance at EUR 16.05/hour — combining school-run activities and external instructor-led activities for enrolled children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat pass rate for second consecutive year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFI holds full AEFE accreditation — the highest recognition level within the network of 552 schools in 138 countries educating nearly 370,000 students. The AEFE network provides official recognition by the French Ministry of Education, pedagogical support, teacher training, and access to the global French school community. LFI is bound by AEFE quality standards and participates in network initiatives.
• St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule (Dublin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFI shares the Eurocampus at Clonskeagh with St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule — a unique Franco-German educational model unique in Europe (one of 6 Eurocampuses worldwide). Students from 5ème to 3ème attend 40% of classes in English shared with St. Kilian's students, preparing for both the French DNB and Irish Junior Certificate. Facilities (gym, canteen, study hall, CCTV) are shared. A formal data sharing agreement governs the partnership.
• French Embassy in IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational and cultural cooperation with the French Embassy in Ireland. The Ambassador appoints members of the École Franco-Irlandaise CLG (EFI — the school's legal entity), including at least 6 parent nominees. The embassy provides institutional backing and connects the school with the French diplomatic community in Ireland.
• Alliance Française DublinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural partnership for the promotion of French language and culture in Dublin. Alliance Française Dublin is a cultural partner that promotes French language and culture, providing cross-referral of families and joint cultural activities.
• Lansdowne FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRugby sports partnership for secondary school students. Lansdowne FC provides rugby sports facilities and coaching, offering secondary students access to organised competitive rugby as part of the school's sports programme.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia International School Dublin: Part of the large Nord Anglia global network, this Dublin international school serves a similar multi-national target customer with English-language IB curriculum and premium pricing. Competes for the same aspirational expatriate families in the South Dublin market.
• St. Andrew's College Dublin: One of Dublin's largest and most established private international schools with a strong boarding programme. Competes for internationally mobile families in South Dublin at premium prices, but follows an Irish/IB curriculum rather than the French national curriculum.

Direct peers

• Lycée Français Jean Monnet de Bruxelles: A larger AEFE-accredited French school in Brussels with a similar bilingual model and international student base. Useful comparable for understanding scaling economics and programme breadth within the broader AEFE network.
• St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule Dublin: LFI's direct partner at the Clonskeagh Eurocampus, sharing the bilingual campus, facilities, and 40% of secondary-level English classes. Both schools are AEFE/DfG-accredited and follow parallel national curricula with overlapping teacher and student populations.
• Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans / Lycée Français de New York: Major AEFE-accredited French international schools in the United States following the same French national curriculum, similar Baccalauréat outcomes, and comparable parent demographics. Useful comparable for fee structure and outcome benchmarks.
• Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres: A well-established AEFE-accredited French school in London following the same French national curriculum. Most direct comparable in scale and brand positioning across the AEFE network, with similar Baccalauréat outcomes and bilingual delivery.
• International School of Dublin: Another private international school in Dublin serving a multi-national expat community. Competes for the same non-Irish, internationally mobile families seeking globally recognised K-12 pathways, though it follows an IB curriculum rather than the French national curriculum.

Regional players

• Blackrock College: Historic fee-paying boys' secondary school in South Dublin with a strong academic and sporting reputation. Competes for the same affluent South Dublin households, though it follows the Irish curriculum and has a domestic rather than international positioning.
• Gonzaga College Dublin: Prominent private Catholic secondary school in Dublin serving Irish and international families with a strong academic reputation. Indirect competitor for families considering premium secondary education in South Dublin, though it follows the Irish curriculum exclusively.

Others

• Alliance Française Dublin: Cultural partner of LFI that promotes French language and culture in Dublin. Not a school per se, but a feeder for adult French learners who later enrol their children, and a marketing channel for LFI admissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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