The International French School in Singapore

The new IFS academic year started September 1st, with new relaxations in COVID preventative measures.   It has been two years, and the school’s COVID-19 measures have protected its students and staff well, but mask requirements have been eased with […]

After over 23 years of service with IFS (previously LFS), we bid farewell to Laurence   Laurence has been a part of and at the centre of the LFS > IFS journey. Her contributions to the school have been wide […]

IFS students shine once again in their 2022 French Bac, proving the strength of the IFS international bilingual French education programme   Highlights of IFS Class 2022: 121 Lycée graduating students 100% pass rate Bac 2022 15% obtained High Distinction […]

International French School (Singapore) Terminale Students collaborate with Marc van Loo, initiator and co-founder of the Safe Water Gardens association, and organise a videoconference with him for the IFS community on 9th June.   Donatien, Ilan and Victor, grade 12 […]

Students in High School, grades 10, 11 and 12 (Seconde, Première and Terminale) can pursue sports at the highest academic levels at the International French School (Singapore) from September 2022   Following the success and popularity of sports activities within […]

5ème students of the International French School (Singapore) attended a humanitarian conference on 15 March presented by three Terminale students and a speaker from the Food From The Heart association.   This talk took place as part of a week […]

The International French School (Singapore) is organising from 4th to 7th April a virtual international university fair for students in Seconde and Première grade   A dozen British and European universities will participate in this first edition. Each day, two […]

Join us for a live talk* on Zoom with Heïdi Sevestre, glaciologist and director of scientific communication for the American-Swedish NGO International Cryosphere Climate Initiative     As part of the event organised by IFS for the Francophonie Festival, Dr. […]

As part of the Francophonie Cultural Festival, IFS Première (grade 11) and Atelier Life students visit the Energy Observer, the world’s first autonomous hydrogen-powered vessel with zero emissions   The Francophonie Cultural Festival celebrates the French language through various events […]

The International French School (Singapore) hosts 122 students at the 17th Singapore International Model United Nations from 10th to 12th March 2022.    IFS organised the event once again online. The conference brings together students from international schools in Asia […]

IFS organises the Days of Francophonie from 14th March to 8th April.   The French language and days of Francophonie are organised every year from mid-March everywhere in France and the world. It was created in 1995, an initiative of […]

The ninth edition of the IFS and AEFE Asia-Pacific photo and captions contest is open. This competition will occur in the Asia Pacific zone in all the French schools of the zone, with the first phase of competition within the […]

Thirteen-year-old Elodie, studying in grade 8 at the International French School in Singapore, won first place in the 1st edition of the Singapore 13-19 Art Prize competition in the digital art category.   The 13-19 Art Prize is a nationwide […]

The International French School (Singapore) celebrated IFS Day, a celebration of the brand, values, vision and mission of the school.   It has been two years since the school relaunched its new identity as the International French School (Singapore), IFS.  […]

Luane, Terminale student at the International French School (Singapore), takes second place in the French National Geosciences Olympiad   The national winners of the 16th Geosciences Olympiad, which took place last April, have just been announced (late announcement, due to […]

As part of the Orientation Week, the International French School (Singapore) organised an Educational Fair from 23rd to 25th of November 2021 to present higher education institutions in various fields.   IFS High School students participated in video conferences with […]

September, the start of the new school year and also for Sustainable Development initiatives at IFS! The objective of this academic year is to progress towards a Sustainable Development award for the school.   Beginning of September, IFS participated in […]

The new school year started on Tuesday, 31st August on campus for all IFS students from Petite Section to Terminale. IFS students went back to school Tuesday, 31st August, with a new Principal at the helm, Mr Hervé Lebarque. At […]

A 100% pass rate for all one hundred seventy-eight students at the International French School in Singapore. Smashing national averages.     July 5th, 2021 – IFS Troisième students once again showed their dedication, resilience and academic prowess by performing outstandingly at […]

Students at IFS show once again the strength of a bilingual international French education. Celebrating their Bac achievements at their 2021 hybrid virtual graduation ceremonies. Key facts on IFS Class 2021: 116 Lycée graduating students 20 nationalities represented 17 languages […]

Choosing the right international school for your child can be a difficult task. Parents need to consider how a school can meet the needs of their children’s future. Parents should look for a 21st-century learning environment that is holistic in […]

IFS students hold an online auction in support of disadvantaged children in Singapore   As part of the Moral & Civic Education (EMC-GH) class, IFS Terminale (12th grade) students are organising a fundraiser for the benefit of Children’s Wishing Well […]

Elementary, Middle and High schools start HBL Wednesday, 19 May 2021   With the sharp increase in the number of community cases of COVID-19 in Singapore in recent days, there is a need to reduce interactions and avoid the risk […]

For the start of the school year 2020-2021, the International French School (Singapore) is opening a new Mandarin section for the French Baccalaureate: the European or Chinese Language Section (SELO)   Following the opening of the “Mandarin Culture & Civilisation” […]

As part of Lepetitjournal.com’s 20th anniversary, Jean-Marc Deromedi, President of the IFS Executive Committee, was interviewed by Le Petit Journal to share his experiences and memories of his many years in Singapore.    After arriving in Singapore at the age […]

International French School (Singapore) Terminale Students met with Aurore Prudent-Roiland, founder of the association, Les Oursins. Read their report on the conversation.   Background Lilli, Ombeline, Charlotte and Elyse, grade 12 students engaged in the Terminale Humanitarian Group (Groupe GH […]

As part of lepetitjournal.com Singapore edition 20th anniversary, they wanted to give a voice to and highlight French and Francophone expatriates who have been living in Singapore for the past 20 years.   Laurence Bigot, Project Director at IFS, shared […]

Selecting the right Kindergarten is an important task and depends on the priorities of each family. These may include the values promoted by the school, the language policy, the facilities, the proximity to the place of residence, the place given […]

As part of Lepetitjournal.com‘s 20th anniversary, Maxime Pilon was interviewed by Le Petit Journal to share his memories of the last 20 years in Singapore.    An IFS history and geography teacher since 2001 and co-author, with Danièle Weiler, of […]

Students in High School, grades 10, 11 and 12 (Seconde, Première and Terminale) wishing to pursue music at the highest academic levels will now be able to do so at the International French School (Singapore) from September 2021. ♪♪   […]

The International French School (Singapore) organised the first online edition of this exclusive conference from 11th to 13th March 2021. The Singapore International Model United Nations (SIMUN) conference brings together students from international schools in Singapore to discuss topical and […]

Terminale (grade 12) students at the International French School (Singapore) took up the challenge of speaking into the microphone and recording a radio programme that explores themes covered in their history class.   As part of their history lesson, IFS […]

End of 2020, 100% Youth Competition Singapore Season was organised by Singapore Edutainment Associates Global.  Three students from the International French School (Singapore) and the school’s music class had the chance to participate in this competition, and one of the […]

The International French School (Singapore) celebrates one year of its new name and new visual identity.   Exactly one year ago, the Lycée Français de Singapour transformed, evolved and became the International French School (Singapore), (IFS).  With a new logo, a […]

IFS science students met with female scientists to raise awareness of the possibilities open for girls in pursuit of careers in the STEM fields.   Thirty IFS students, (from grade 9 to grade 12) were fortunate to participate in this […]

Walkathon 2020 mobilised the entire IFS community with participants running virtually last Saturday, 12th December with proceeds going to charity    Walkathon 2020 marked IFS history with IFS students, parents and friends running virtually for the first time in solidarity […]

The elections for student eco-delegates took place in IFS Middle and High school. Fifty-five eco-delegates were elected by their peers to become leaders and ambassadors of educational projects and actively participate in the implementation of sustainable development within IFS.   […]

IFS Terminale students taking History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Sciences (HGGSP) had the chance to exchange ideas and opinions via video-conference with Mr Jean-Maurice Ripert. An opportunity for students to debate and ask questions related to their specialist programme of study. […]

Fifteen IFS 6ème (grade 6) students take up journalism in a teacher lead workshop, two hours per week. We will be following their progress over the coming months.     This year, the journalism workshop offered to 6th grade students […]

Organised by the CME Group, IFS students competed in the fifth edition of the Singapore International Schools Trading Challenge, learning much along the way.   For the second consecutive year, students from the International French School (Singapore) participated in the […]

IFS Class of 2020 this month joined top universities worldwide in several core academic fields of study, confirming IFS as a successful pathway to academic and personal achievement.   Following their excellent Bac results, the majority of students from our […]

Over the next four weeks, fifty bus shelters across Singapore will showcase the educational values of the International French School (Singapore) (IFS) with a series of posters. This brand-boosting communication campaign is being made possible thanks to the support of […]

As a vibrant and multicultural international school, we value our staff and their contributions to the success of our students. Meet our longest-serving employees Ms Kamini Ramchandani, Assistant to the Principal, and Mr Karounagarane, Director Facilities Management   We sat […]

For the start of the school year 2020-2021, the International French School (Singapore) has reinforced its language offering for IFS students in Collège, (grade 6 to 9) with the launch of a new language stream, “Mandarin Culture & Civilisation”   […]

Effective inductions are timely, organised and engaging. They create an excellent first impression of a school.    The IFS new staff induction aims to inspire new starters, set out the organisation’s mission and vision, and educate about the school’s history, […]

Good morning to all, I am pleased to address you today with these few words. First of all, I am thinking of all those who are joining us. New students, new staff, new parents. Hope you feel welcome in our […]

The end of the Summer Holidays is fast approaching. At IFS, the buzz of student activity continued through the holiday season. In response to the COVID-19 global situation, IFS hosted in 2020 for the first time a Summer Camp of […]

Students in Troisième (Grade 9) of the International French School (Singapore) once again outperformed the Asia-Pacific Region and the World with 98.8% pass rate in the DNB (Diplôme National du Brevet) 2020 exams   Singapore, July 6th – Following the […]

IFS Class of 2020 overcome a difficult academic year with 93% receiving a “Mention” (merit), 55% high merit “Très Bien”. Singapore, June 2020 – Following the announcement of the 2020 Bac results, the International French School in Singapore once again […]

COVID-19 Solidarity Fund has been created to support families most affected by the economic impact of the crisis   International French School in Singapore has at its heart the interests of each student and family within its diverse global community. […]

Choosing the right international school for your child can be a difficult task. Parents need to consider how a school can meet the needs of their children’s future. Parents should look for a 21st-century learning environment that is holistic in […]

June 2, 2020 – IFS today welcomed back into classrooms a select number of students for face-to-face teaching and learning after two months of enforced home-based education due to Singapore’s COVID-19 circuit breaker. On hand to welcome students were H.E. […]

Mr Christian Soulard, Principal of the International French School in Singapore, suggests four crucial aspects for home-based learning success. From classroom management to available learning tools, home-based education has forced teachers to adapt their teaching style. It has changed how […]

Nurses from the International French School in Singapore share their expertise and professional advice to help our children sleep well during the COVID-19 circuit breaker Sleep and the current circuit-breaker are hardly talked about. Staying at home forces us to […]

International French School (Singapore) provides tips to parents on how to keep their children safe online Personal or parental smartphone, game console, television, home computer… children are exposed to screens on a daily basis. They have mastered the art of […]

The International French School secondary students continue their passion for music during the IFS home-based learning. Launched a few weeks ago, “IFS Weekly Online Concert” aims to continue our high school students’ musical practice. Here is our 6th online concert. […]

International French School (Singapore) provides top tips on how to succeed during the distance learning The recent measures implemented by the Singapore Government to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus brings with it some new challenges for all of […]

International French School (Singapore) students and staff explored the streets of Singapore and their own creativity for photo competition with other French schools in the Asia-Pacific region IFS Secondary students and staff took on a challenge to compete in the […]

The International French School (Singapore)’s psychologists have given their recommendations to IFS parents to support their children amid COVID-19   The COVID-19 pandemic is now a reality and a part of the imagination of children and adolescents as well as […]

International French School (Singapore) Principal talks to students about the school’s home-based learning exercise and answers their questions regarding COVID-19 and the school’s reactions. This week, our high school students welcomed Mr Christian Soulard, IFS Principal, in their web radio […]

The International French School (Singapore) offers a uniquely supportive environment for bilingual and multilingual students as they explore languages  At IFS, we genuinely believe that a multilingual education serves and prepares our students in the best possible way for their […]

Selecting the right school for your child is an important decision, especially when selecting a kindergarten. This is your child’s first experience of school and it is important to get the right environment and learning culture. There are a large […]

5 February 2020 – Today, the International French School (Singapore) (IFS) welcomed a new chapter as it announced a brand new name, brand identity, vision and mission. Formerly Lycée Français de Singapour, the new name marks part of a broader […]

The Lycee Francais re-brands as the International French School (Singapore) reflecting an ever-growing international student population 28th January 2020 – The International French School (Singapore) (IFS) launched its new name and brand identity today. Sporting a new logo, website, colour […]

Gigantic towers, flying cars, “green” buildings, robots, connected services… Imagining the city of the future has been a fabulous opportunity for IFS students to tackle real-world urban problems; reflect on urban life of tomorrow; and be creative in dreaming up […]

Last night, the International French School (Singapore) was awarded The Charity Transparency Award 2019, for showing good governance and good disclosure practices related to the administration of the funds received through donations. test Presented by Dr Ang Hak Seng, Deputy […]

The 7th edition of the AEFE Asia-Pacific zone photo contest “Asian Territories: pictures and words” is now open “In my host country, the oddities at the corner of the street” The 7th edition of the photo contest “Asian Territories: pictures […]

IFS celebrates one of the most important Mexican traditions “Dia de los muertos” is a very important event in Mexico, more important than Christmas. Observed for two days, the 1st and 2nd of November at the same time as the […]

Welcome back to school everyone! Here’s the back-to-school message from our Principal Mr. Christian Soulard.  English Translation Good morning to all of you and an excellent start to the 2019-2020 school year to all the students who will be […]

The IFS PFEG group journal Like other secondary-level exploration courses, the Fundamental Principles of Economics and Management (PFEG) disappear with high school reform. This is the latest edition of Innov&Co, the magazine created last year by the PFEG group. For […]

Once again, the International French School (Singapore) graduates clinched 100% success rate in French baccalauréat. After making the most of their final year in IFS preparing for #baccalaureat, 134 Terminale students sat the bac examinations last June and passed with […]