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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The Lycée Français International Jean Giono is a French international school in Turin, located in Sassi district near the Basilica of Superga. It serves about 600 students across 30 classes, from maternelle to terminale. It belongs to the AEFE network as a contracted establishment and is run by a non-profit cooperative with a parents' management committee. The school delivers multilingual instruction in French, Italian and English within a French national framework, with a fourth language introduced in middle school. The elementary school includes a British International Section (PARLE) expanded in 2024 to strengthen language pathways. It offers French curriculum from early years through lycée and prepares students for the Baccalauréat and Italian Maturità, plus language certifications such as Cambridge and IELTS. Facilities include outdoor spaces, sports fields (basketball, football, handball), a CDI library, digital tools and interactive whiteboards. The campus promotes environmental learning and openness with exchanges through AEFE network.
Lycée Français International Jean Giono Turin has instruction in French, Italian, English.
Location
Turin, Italy; located in the Sassi district at the foot of the hill. Address: Corso Casale, 324, 10132 Torino TO, Italy. The school serves students from age 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale. It is run by a non-profit cooperative and is a member of the AEFE network.
Stages
The school serves students aged 3–18, from maternelle through terminale. The full program spans 15 years and is structured in four successive stages.
Type
French international school; conventional establishment; AEFE network member; run by a non-profit cooperative.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: 25; the majority of students are not French.
Additional learning support
The lycée provides an individualized approach for each child, with differentiated teaching, learning support protocols in coordination with families, and possible exam accommodations.
Country affiliation
France; AEFE network member.
School day structure
Days by level: Maternelle 8:20–15:50 with lunch 11:20–12:50; École élémentaire 8:15–16:00 with lunch 11:15–13:00 (Wednesday mornings until 11:20). Collège and Lycée schedules vary by timetable, starting at 8:15 and finishing by 16:45–17:40 with lunch 13:00–14:05.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Jean Giono Turin ranges from EUR 5,550 to EUR 7,773 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees - First-time registration (Prima Inscription / Prima Iscrizione): Maternelle (nursery) EUR 800. Re-registration fees for subsequent years (Réinscription / Iscrizione anni successivi): Maternelle EUR 290; Lycée (upper-secondary) EUR 390. These registration and re‑registration charges apply per child at the start of each school year.
Annual tuition fees by school cycle (full year) - Maternelle (nursery): EUR 6,546 per year. - Élémentaire / Elementare (primary): EUR 6,420 per year. - Collège / Scuola media (lower-secondary): EUR 6,495 per year. - Lycée (upper-secondary): EUR 7,383 per year.
Per-term / per-invoice amounts and billing schedule - The annual tuition is billed in three invoices issued in September, January and April. Therefore each invoice is equal to one third of the annual tuition (annual amount divided into three equal invoices). Calculated per invoice (annual ÷ 3): - Maternelle: EUR 2,182 per invoice (three invoices: Sept / Jan / Apr). - Élémentaire: EUR 2,140 per invoice (three invoices: Sept / Jan / Apr). - Collège: EUR 2,165 per invoice (three invoices: Sept / Jan / Apr). - Lycée: EUR 2,461 per invoice (three invoices: Sept / Jan / Apr).
Sibling discounts / family reductions - Second child enrolled: 5% reduction on tuition. - Third child enrolled: 20% reduction on tuition and 50% reduction on re‑registration fee. - Fourth child and beyond: 35% reduction on tuition and re‑registration is free.
Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not provided; the school operates on a day-school schedule with daily hours specified for maternelle, élémentaire, collège and lycée. (No internat / internment service is listed among the school's services.)
Other costs and fees - Books and core learning materials: School textbooks and activity files are provided under a loan system and the associated charge appears on the school invoice issued in October. Some specific titles (Italian textbooks for Italian‑stream pupils and occasional reading texts) may need to be purchased separately during the year. - School supplies: The school orders a majority of supplies and invoices them with the October school invoice; small items (personal stationery, backpack, slippers for nursery, etc.) remain the responsibility of the family. Supply lists are published by class. - School meals (canteen): On‑site catering is provided and daily menus are prepared; meal service is a separate service and menus are published. Any canteen charges or how they are invoiced are part of the school's practical services. - Uniform / branded clothing: The school provides branded sweatshirts and polos (school garments are available) but a fixed mandatory uniform fee is not listed as a separate item on the tariffs page; costs for any optional school clothing are not specified as a set fee.
Refunds and changes - No standalone public refund policy for tuition or registration fees is posted on the school's tariff and practical information pages. The site's legal notice indicates that published information may be non‑contractual and subject to change. Specific refund or cancellation conditions (for mid‑year withdrawals, late enrolments, or similar cases) are not detailed in the publicly available tariff pages.
Fee payment options and payment terms - The school issues three invoices per academic year (September, January, April). Public pages do not list the accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) or detailed late‑payment penalties on the tariff page. For billing enquiries the school publishes an accounting contact.
Billing notes and common extras - Books, many supplies and certain service charges (for example canteen or organised trips) are invoiced in addition to the tuition and appear on the school invoices (books and ordered supplies typically appear on the October invoice). School trips organized from elementary level and upwards are curriculum‑linked and can generate separate charges.
Summary of available and missing public information - Available as published: registration fees by cycle; annual tuition by cycle; the three‑invoice billing schedule (September, January, April); sibling discounts; that textbooks/supplies are invoiced in October; existence of on‑site meal service. - Not publicly detailed on the tariff/practical pages: explicit boarding rates (not applicable), a formal written refund/cancellation policy for tuition and registration fees, and the school's accepted payment methods and the precise billing procedure for extras (exact timing or installment terms beyond the three invoice months). For accounting or billing clarifications the school lists an administrative/finance contact on its contact pages.
Academics
Lycée Français International Jean Giono Turin teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lyce9e Frane7ais International Jean Giono in Turin serves students aged 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale. It delivers multilingual instruction in French, Italian and English within a French national framework. It is an AEFE-conventioned establishment, with an agreement recognizing Italian Maturite0 upon obtaining the French Baccalaure9at. The school offers the French curriculum from early years through the lycée and prepares students for the Baccalaure9at and Maturite0, plus language certifications in multiple languages. Since 2024 it has expanded a British International Section at the elementary level (PARLE) to strengthen foreign-language pathways. There are around 600 students across about 30 classes, and the school provides language certificates such as Cambridge and IELTS.
Exam Results
100% of students succeed in exams, including the Italian Terza Media, the Brevet, the Baccalaure9at, and the Maturite0, with language certifications in multiple languages and the Brevet de9initiation aéronautique.
Higher Education Progression
International mobility and higher-education pathways are enabled through the ADN mobility platform and the Agora community. A student has pursued a Bachelor9s in Artificial Intelligence in Amsterdam, illustrating international progression.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes a calm school climate and a supportive environment focused on wellbeing; it emphasizes living together, engagement and solidarity, with personalized support and a project-based approach to learning.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides English as part of a plurilingual program from kindergarten, alongside French and Italian.
Mental Wellbeing
The school is a community committed to the wellbeing and success of every student from preschool to the final year of secondary education, with multilingual support in French, Italian and English; it welcomes children from age two and a half.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Schedule a family visit to the Lyce9e Franires International Jean Giono. A first visit can be arranged; a second visit can be organized for your child to spend a few hours in immersion in their future class to meet the teacher and classmates. A week-long stay at the school in June can also be arranged to prepare for the September start. The school provides multilingual instruction in French, English and Italian.
2. After the initial visits, begin the online enrollment process. Access the informationPratiques page and open the Modalite9s d'inscription to reach Eduka for your child's enrollment.
3. Review tuition and fees. All details are published under the Tarifs section within the Informations pratiques / Modalite9s dc inscr,ion.
4. Scholarships. French government bursaries are available for French nationals living abroad; consult the Ambassade/Consulat support pages for eligibility and application procedures.
5. Non-French-speaking students. The Lyce9e accepts non-Francophone students and provides a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) support program coordinated with the classroom teacher to help students quickly understand and express themselves.
6. Contact for questions.
Scholarships
Scholarships are reserved for French children living with their families abroad. Eligibility and enrollment procedures are described by the French government's Ambassade/Consulat channels (ambafrance.org / Consulat Ge9ne9ral de Milan).
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycée Français International Jean follow?
The Lyce9e Frane7ais International Jean Giono in Turin serves students aged 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale. It delivers multilingual instruction in French, Italian and English within a French national framework.
Where is Lycée Français International Jean located?
Turin, Italy; located in the Sassi district at the foot of the hill. Address: Corso Casale, 324, 10132 Torino TO, Italy. The school serves students from age 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale.
What age groups does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3–18, from maternelle through terminale. The full program spans 15 years and is structured in four successive stages.
What are the school hours?
Days by level: Maternelle 8:20–15:50 with lunch 11:20–12:50; École élémentaire 8:15–16:00 with lunch 11:15–13:00 (Wednesday mornings until 11:20).
How does admissions work?
1. Schedule a family visit to the Lyce9e Franires International Jean Giono. A first visit can be arranged; a second visit can be organized for your child to spend a few hours in immersion in their future class to meet the teacher and classmates.
What languages are taught?
From preschool, languages taught are French, English and Italian; a fourth language is introduced at the start of collège. The school offers a British International Section at primary level and language-related activities throughout schooling.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school promotes a calm school climate and a supportive environment focused on wellbeing; it emphasizes living together, engagement and solidarity, with personalized support and a project-based approach to learning.
What facilities does the school have?
Located at the foot of the hill in Turin s Sassi district, near the Basilica of Superga, Lyce9e Frane7ais International Jean Giono welcomes students from age 3 to 18.
When was Lycée Français International Jean founded?
The Lycée Français International Jean Giono has been established in Turin for more than 50 years, in the Sassi district near the Superga Basilica. It serves students aged 3 to 18 from kindergarten through high school, with multilingual instruction.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are part of the extracurricular program. In maternelle, extracurricular activities include languages, sport, art, and garderie. In elementary, extracurricular options include languages, sport, and art.
