Ecole française Jean de La Fontaine

École Française Jean de La Fontaine is located on Soi Salika in Rawai, in the southern part of Phuket, Thailand. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood near local amenities and within driving distance of Rawai Beach. The campus is accessible via Wiset Road, one of the main roads in southern Phuket. Public transport options are limited in the area, and most families commute by private vehicle.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine is divided into Primary and Lower Secondary sections. The Primary section covers CP to CM2, while the Lower Secondary section currently includes Collège starting from 6ème.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine is a co-educational day school serving students from CP (Grade 1) through Collège (Lower Secondary). Boarding facilities are not offered.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine does not publicly provide information about learning support services.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine follows the official French national curriculum and is affiliated with the French Ministry of National Education.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine is not affiliated with any religion. It welcomes students of all backgrounds.

At École Française Jean de La Fontaine, classes run from 8:20 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The day is structured into 50-minute sessions with a morning break, a lunch period, and an afternoon snack break. All meals and snacks are provided as part of the school day.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine does not offer a school bus or transport service.

École Française Jean de La Fontaine follows the official French national curriculum from CP (Primary Grade 1) through to Collège (Lower Secondary).

The academic programme is bilingual, with approximately 60% of instruction delivered in French and 40% in English. Core subjects include French language, mathematics, science, history–geography, and moral and civic education. English is taught as both a language subject and a medium of instruction for certain topics such as science and humanities.

Students in the primary cycle (CP to CM2) develop foundational skills across academic and creative areas, including music, art, and physical education. From 6ème (first year of Collège), the curriculum follows the French lower secondary framework, introducing more structured interdisciplinary learning while continuing bilingual immersion.

The school emphasizes a “bienveillante” (caring) and confidence-building environment, encouraging children to take initiative and work in teams within a multicultural setting. Their “développement personnel” programme includes activities like meditation, yoga, and cultural workshops to help students develop creativity, teamwork, and emotional resilience.

The school does not publicly disclose any information about SEN provision, specific support staff, or adapted programmes for students with special educational needs.

There is no specific mention of an EAL support programme, dedicated staff, or specialised classes for non-native English speakers.

The school highlights its calm, green environment as part of a nurturing educational setting. Through its "personal development" programme, students engage in yoga and meditation, which are intended to support stress management, self-confidence, and creativity.

There is no publicly available information on the school's website regarding child protection policies, safeguarding staff, or formal procedures to ensure student safety.

1. Review the registration overview. Parents are encouraged to view the school’s admissions table online, which shows real-time enrolment availability by year level. Certain classes (e.g. CE1–CE2) may be full, and others may have limited spots available.

2. Arrange a trial session. The school offers a free trial class for prospective students. This allows the child to experience the bilingual classroom environment before committing to enrolment.

3. Submit enrolment documents. Families complete the official registration and pay the non-refundable THB 40,000 annual registration fee. The fee includes uniforms, meals, and insurance.

4. Receive confirmation of admission. Once payment and documentation are received, families will receive a confirmation of placement and start date. The school follows the French academic calendar, beginning in early September.

The school does not offer any scholarships. There is no information on merit-based or need-based financial aid options published on the website.

The school operates a waitlist system when classes reach full capacity. Real-time updates on class availability are published on the school’s website.