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Belgrade, Serbia. École Française de Belgrade operates on two sites in the Senjak district: Maternelle at Sanje Živanovića 10 and the main site for Élémentaire, Collège and Lycée at Kablarska 31-35.

Maternelle; Élémentaire; Secondaire.

Private non-profit AEFE-conventioned school.

France (AEFE network).

Days run Monday through Friday. Maternelle operates 8:10–15:25 with a midday break 11:35–12:55; Élémentaire operates 8:00–15:30 with midday breaks varying by class; Secondaire runs 8:00–17:35 with a midday break 12:10–13:25 and Saturday mornings reserved for retakes or exams.

The school runs a canteen with a weekly menu. The menu for 23–27 March 2026 includes: main dishes such as breaded fish with cheese, chicken drumsticks, lasagna, beef bolognese, goulash, and chicken Milanese; sides of buttered rice, potatoes or mashed potatoes, and broccoli; risotto with pesto; salads including iceberg lettuce, cucumber, Caprese, coleslaw, and beetroot; and desserts such as apple cake, fruit yogurt, Plazma cake, seasonal fruit, and cheesecake.

The school is part of the AEFE network of partner schools. It has its own statutes and a Parent Association (APE) with its own statutes.

Follows the French education system from preschool to high school. The AEFE Convention guarantees continuation of education worldwide. French is the teaching language from Petite Section to Terminale. The school offers two linguistic programs: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). In Cycle 2, Serbian is taught for 2 hours per week and English is mandatory; in Cycle 3, English continues and a fourth language is introduced in 5e (Italian, German, or Spanish). The multilingual framework supports higher education worldwide through the General Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) American Section.

There are 520 students and 53 teachers. This yields a student-teacher ratio of about 9.8 to 1.

Higher education is accessible worldwide through the General Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) - American Section. This pathway enables study in France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Multicultural environment where children can flourish, grow, and learn in a pleasant setting. An individual approach focused on the well-being of each child. A rich and ambitious linguistic program—four languages for everyone. The school is certified by the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports and is part of the AEFE network of 540 partner schools in 138 countries. It is a non-profit, private educational organization managed by the Parents' Association. The preschool site opened in 2021 is fully adapted to the needs of the youngest students.

EFB is an inclusive school, and children with disabilities can be admitted. The preschool location opened in 2021 is fully adapted to the needs of the youngest students.

Two linguistic programs are offered: Classique (enriched French) and Parle (reinforced English). English is introduced in Grande Section (final year of preschool) with Parle as an option. The teaching language is French, with English available through the Parle program.

An individual approach focused on the well-being of each child. A multicultural environment helps children flourish in a pleasant setting. EFB is an inclusive school that admits children with disabilities, supporting their well-being. The school operates on two sites, contributing to a stable, safe community.

The school is certified by the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports. It is a member of the AEFE network of partner schools. It operates as a non-profit organization managed by the Parents' Association. Internal regulations and statutes govern school operations.

1. Kindergarten admission: For admission to kindergarten, a child must be toilet trained, including during nap time. 2. New student admissions for 2026/2027: To enroll your child at the EFB for the next school year, you may pre-register, from kindergarten through terminale, for the 2026/2027 year starting February 9, 2026. The school uses an online pre-registration process via the Eduka portal. The application will be processed only if the file is complete, and all mandatory fields are filled. The registration becomes definitive after payment of an 1,150€ registration fee per child and validation of the file by the school leadership; the fee is non-refundable if the child does not present. 3. Level test: Children coming from a non-French system (French public school or AEFE-approved establishment) will take a level test before entering elementary or secondary. 4. Re-enrollments 2026/2027: The re-enrollment campaign for 2026/2027 for currently enrolled students opens on March 9, 2026 and is completed online via Eduka; re-enrollment is definitive only if the dossier is complete and tuition is up to date. 5. Scholarships/financial aid: Families of students with French nationality may apply for a school scholarship directly on the SCOLAIDE portal; this procedure supports tuition. The EFB also offers an Excellence Scholarship for 2026/2027 to two merit students; it covers the tuition for the 3e through Terminale years (four years) and only tuition. Eligible candidates are not French nationality; the two recipients will sit the French Baccalaureate, which opens access to higher education worldwide and may meet AEFE's Excellence Major Scholarship criteria for partial funding of higher education in France. The application dossier requires: school reports for 6e and 7e years; DELF results showing a minimum level of B1 (or enrollment to take the exam at the Institut Français); a completed nomination form in French detailing the candidate's interest in French and motivation to study at the EFB, plus the orientation project. The complete dossier must be submitted to the EFB before March 15, 2026 by email to the Secrétariat élèves. The candidate form and the diffusion authorization are available on the page. For the online application, see the Eduka portal; contact details for the Secrétariat élèves are listed on the site.

Excellence Scholarship: For the 2026/2027 academic year, the School's Governing Council has decided to offer two merit scholarships. The scholarship opens admission to EFB and entirely covers tuition from 3e through Terminale (four years), and covers only tuition. The two selected students will be presented to the French Baccalaureate, which opens doors to higher education worldwide, and they may also meet the criteria for AEFE's Excellence Major Scholarship, which could partially fund higher education in France. Eligibility requires non-French nationality and current enrollment in a Serbian middle school (osnovna škola) in 8th grade with at least B1 in French and strong academic performance. The application dossier must include: report cards for 6e and 7e years, DELF results demonstrating B1 (or enrollment to take the exam at the Institut Français), and the candidate form (in French) explaining the interest in French and motivation to study at the EFB, along with the orientation project. The complete dossier must be submitted to the EFB before March 15, 2026 by email to the Secrétariat élèves; forms such as the Candidate Form and the Diffusion Authorization are available on the page. Tatjana Visnjić is the Secrétariat élèves contact for more information.