An institution of academic excellence open to Europe
Presentation
The Lycée Français International Samuel Beckett is a school that has been offering the French educational program from preschool to high school in Ireland for over 50 years. The LFI is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, alongside 552 other schools in 138 countries. It is recognized both by the French Ministry of National Education and by the Irish Department of Education and Skills. Our school is unique, proud of its French roots, and an active member of the Irish educational system.
At LFI, our team nurtures the citizens of tomorrow in a bilingual environment—ambitious, curious, responsible, and open to the political, economic, and environmental challenges of the world around them. We take pride in our core values: equality, tolerance, sharing, and respect.
About us
High School Host Families
From ages 3 to 18 – Primary and Secondary Education
Bilingual Middle School – Eurocampus
French Brevet and Irish Junior Cert
Overview of Primary and Secondary Education
The Lycée Français International Samuel Beckett (“LFI”) educates students from 3 years old (Preschool – Petite Section) up to the French Baccalauréat, including the Irish Junior Certificate and the French Brevet des collèges. With instruction delivered in both French and English, LFI students receive an education centered on Excellence and Personal development, allowing them to thrive while becoming self-aware individuals. The primary school (equivalent to ‘Junior Infant’ up to 5th Class), located in Foxrock, is open to all children and welcomes a mix of children from all backgrounds and origins. Although the primary school provides instruction in French and follows the French curriculum, it also offers English courses within an international section.
The Middle and High School, based at the Eurocampus in Clonskeagh, accommodates students from 6ème to Terminale (equivalent to 6th Class to 6th Year in Ireland). The curriculum prepares students for the Junior Certificate, the Brevet des Collèges, and the French Baccalauréat. Secondary education is delivered in both French and English at the Eurocampus, with a mix of students from LFI and St. Kilian’s German School, our partner institution.
With over 500 students across both campuses, the Lycée Français International Samuel Beckett has continued to grow over the past decades, offering a high-quality multilingual education at an affordable cost, ensuring the best preparation for students’ future endeavors.
An Institution
of Excellence
A European Ethos
History & Ethos
Founded in 1967, the Lycée Français International Samuel Beckett was created to serve the French-speaking community in Ireland by offering an education that blends French academic excellence with Irish cultural richness.
Named after the Irish Nobel Laureate Samuel Beckett—who wrote in both French and English—our school embraces a philosophy of openness, exploration, and resilience. Inspired by his words, we encourage our students to:
“Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
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Samuel Beckett
At LFI, we go beyond national borders and language barriers. Our mission is to nurture globally minded students through a trilingual, inclusive, and humanist education that values:
Empathy
Commitment
Courage
Honesty
Curiosity
At LFI, education is a whole experience—intellectual, personal, and intercultural. We foster academic excellence, but also wellbeing, inclusion, and individual growth.
Celebrating Irish and French Culture in a European and International Context
Our French-Irish identity is a living reality, not just a curriculum. Whether in classrooms, artistic projects, or international partnerships, students explore the rich connections between France, Ireland, Europe, and the wider world.
From Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations to Irish dancing activity, students are immersed in the richness of Irish life.
Mona McSharry Gymnasium
Throughout the year, partnerships with the French Embassy, AEFE, and Alliance Française deepen our students’ appreciation of Irish-French ties.
For example, in 2024, we were honoured to welcome Mona McSharry, bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics.
In her name, we inaugurated the ‘Mona McSharry Gymnasium’ in Foxrock.
Nos saisons celtes
Furthermore, the launch of the Irish-French book “Nos saisons celtes”, with contributions from LFI teachers, showcased our community’s bilingual creativity.
But other fascinating projects are organized by the Alliance Française to promote readings among students.
Euroscola in Strasbourg
In February 2025, LFI students joined peers from St. Kilian’s to participate in Euroscola in Strasbourg, simulating the work of European parliamentarians—a powerful learning experience in European citizenship.
Thinking beyond barriers
At LFI Samuel Beckett, education is more than academics. It’s a way of thinking and being—fostering openness, inclusion, and respect for difference. In the spirit of Europe, and the legacy of Beckett, we prepare students to engage with the world: with knowledge, with empathy, and with hope, and which follow them after.
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Two Campuses in South Dublin
The Preschool and Elementary school is located in Foxrock, near the N11 and Dún Laoghaire.
Tel: +353 (0) 1 289 4063
Mob: +353 (0) 86 065 1137
Email: primaire@lfi.ie
Foxrock Ave., Foxrock,
Dublin 18, D18 HP73
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The Middle School and the High School are located in Clonskeagh, within a shared campus with St. Kilian’s German School.
Tel: +353 (0) 1 288 4834
Email: secondaire@lfi.ie
Eurocampus Dublin
Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh,
Dublin 14, D14 P7F2
