Our values
The Association Franco-Libanaise pour l’Éducation et la Culture (AFLEC), founded in 2000, is governed by the French law of 1 July 1901 and the decree of 16 August 1901.
AFLEC is part of the French education network abroad and upholds its principles. The values it carries are those of secularism (laïcité) and reflect a humanist ethic of tolerance and openness.
- 17 schools
- 5 countries
- 4 languages, four cultures
- 2000 year founded
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Who we are
Four languages,
four cultures
Educating multilingual women and men, able to move from one culture to another in an international environment.
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Français
The language of instruction
French schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education.
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العربية
Arabic language and culture
Taught from nursery in all our schools, as a mother tongue or a foreign language.
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English
English for all
From nursery, with at least as many hours as in French international sections.
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Español
Spanish
A fourth language opening the door to the Spanish-speaking world.
AFLEC is recruiting for 2027
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New partner network · Spain
Mlfmonde and AFLEC-GEE are jointly organising the transition in the management of the schools in Spain.
9 schools in Spain
1 September 2026 day-to-day management entrusted to AFLEC-GEE
31 July 2028 at the latest: legal completion of the transfer
A new organisation from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, a management mandate entrusts AFLEC-GEE with the day-to-day management of the Réseau mlfmonde schools in Spain.
The 9 schools will be part of both the AFLEC network and the Réseau mlfmonde as partners.
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This organisation guarantees, from the start of the school year, clear governance and the continued operation of each school.
A gradual legal transition until 31 July 2028
The legal finalisation of the transfer of each school will take place gradually, according to its own specific circumstances and the procedures required by the Spanish authorities, and by 31 July 2028 at the latest.
This administrative timetable affects neither the start of the school year nor the day-to-day running of the schools.
Throughout this period, the Réseau mlfmonde and AFLEC-GEE will work together to ensure a smooth and secure transition and to complete all the necessary formalities.
A start of the school year under the usual conditions
This important step, with the establishment of a solid and secure framework for the schools, their staff, their pupils and their families, means the new school year can be approached with peace of mind.
It will take place under the usual conditions and in line with the commitments made to families, staff and all school communities.
The continued operation of the schools and the support provided to pupils are fully assured.
Our shared priorities remain unchanged
- to guarantee pupils the continuity and quality of their education, and families a stable and serene educational environment.
- to ensure the continuity and quality of our schools’ educational project and a serene working environment for their staff.
Joint support throughout the transition
The Réseau mlfmonde and AFLEC-GEE remain fully committed, alongside the teams on the ground, to supporting this new stage of the transition under the best possible conditions.
Since 2000
Our values
- Secularism
- Tolerance
- Openness
The Association Franco-Libanaise pour l’Éducation et la Culture (AFLEC), founded in 2000, is governed by the French law of 1 July 1901 and the decree of 16 August 1901.
AFLEC is part of the network of French education abroad and respects its principles. The values it upholds are those of secularism (laïcité), and they reflect a humanist ethic of tolerance and openness.
The AFLEC network
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Accredited French schools, from Lebanon to the Gulf and across the Mediterranean.
- 17 schools
- 5 countries
Lebanon 3
United Arab Emirates 3
Tunisia 1
Malta 1
Spain 9
Partner network
9 schools of the mlfmonde network, managed by AFLEC-GEE since 1 September 2026.
Being a pupil at an AFLEC school
Pupils’ well-being is at the heart of our educational project, both in terms of the welcome and school life we provide and in the ways we teach and support learning, so that they take pleasure in learning and understanding. That is why we take care to value each pupil’s commitment and seek to build their confidence in their own abilities.
Our teachers use project-based learning that encourages enquiry, collective challenges and cooperation. Ambitious for their pupils and attaching paramount importance to the quality of teaching, to developing reasoning skills and to preparation for higher education, they also pay constant attention to individual needs and adapt learning methods to each pupil’s own pace. Particular attention is paid to information on study pathways and to pupils’ guidance.
Keen to educate accomplished women and men able to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s world, we also aim to strengthen pupils’ autonomy and cultivate their emotional intelligence, and we encourage them to take part in social and community initiatives.
Our pupils in our schools
From the Mediterranean to the Gulf, across Europe… and the journey continues
AFLEC head office
Spain 9
Malta 1
Tunisia 1
Lebanon 3
United Arab Emirates 3
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LFIE Beyrouth Lebanon -
LFIE Tyr Lebanon -
LFI Dubaï United Arab Emirates -
LFI Théodore Monod — Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates -
LFI Victor Hugo — Djerba Tunisia -
ICE Dubaï United Arab Emirates -
LFBI Malte Malta
The President’s message
Our mission:
AFLEC and its operator, Groupe Élite, manage French schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The essential objective of AFLEC-Groupe Élite is to promote the French language and Francophone culture in the fields of teaching, education and culture, and to educate plurilingual women and men able to move from one culture to another in an international environment.
Three languages, three cultures, and the joy of learning!
Working at AFLEC
Recruitment
Teachers, leadership staff and non-teaching staff: employment status, vacancies and application forms.
Training
FormAFLEC, the network’s professional development ecosystem.
Professional development
The AFLEC Institute for Professional Development (IDP).
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