Middle School
(Age 11-14)
Like the primary school, secondary school education at the Lycée Français of Kuala Lumpur is approved by the Ministry of French National Education.
Middle school at FSKL marks the transition from elementary education into a more structured and independent learning environment.
Schooling is organized into three-year learning cycles, giving students the time and support needed to develop knowledge, confidence, and essential academic skills.
6ème • 5ème • 4ème • 3ème (Year 7 - Year 10)
Students develop a global perspective through multilingual learning, collaborative projects, and cultural awareness.
The curriculum encourages curiosity, communication, and openness to the world beyond the classroom.
Classes generally run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extra curricular activity options that are available until 6:30 p.m.
The Secondary School Cycles
Middle school takes place after elementary school and is divided into learning cycles.
Sixième: Cycle 3 Consolidation
The final year of Cycle 3 helps students transition smoothly into secondary school while reinforcing key competencies acquired in primary school.
Cinquième, Quatrième & Troisième: Cycle 4
Cycle 4 focuses on in-depth learning, interdisciplinary thinking, autonomy, and the development of subject-specific and transferable skills
A balanced curriculum
Students follow a broad curriculum designed to develop academic knowledge, creativity, scientific thinking, and communication skills.
| Subject | What students develop |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | Strong written and oral communication skills through literature, analysis, and creative expression. |
| ➗ Mathematics | Logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and analytical reasoning applied to real-world situations. |
| 🌍 History & Geography | Understanding of global cultures, historical events, and contemporary world issues. |
| 🤝 Moral & Civic Education | Citizenship, empathy, responsibility, and respect for others in a multicultural environment. |
| 🌐 Modern Languages | Confidence in multilingual communication and openness to international cultures. |
| 🌱 Life & Earth Sciences | Scientific curiosity and understanding of living systems, sustainability, and the environment. |
| ⚗️ Physics & Chemistry | Hands-on experimentation and discovery of the scientific principles shaping everyday life. |
| 💻 Technology | Digital literacy, innovation, and project-based learning through design and technical problem-solving. |
| 🏃 Physical Education & Sports | Team spirit, resilience, physical well-being, and healthy lifestyle habits. |
| 🎨 Plastic Arts | Creativity, visual expression, and confidence in artistic experimentation. |
| 🎵 Music Education | Listening skills, artistic sensitivity, collaboration, and cultural appreciation through music. |
ACADEMIC APPROACH
Structured learning cycles
Schooling is organised in three-year learning cycles, allowing students the time and support needed to deepen their understanding and progress confidently.
Smooth transition into middle school
Sixième (Year 7) helps students adapt to the organisation, expectations, and environment of secondary school while continuing the foundations built in CM1 and CM2.
Skills beyond the classroom
Cycle 4 encourages interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking through projects and group work.
Assessment & Brevet
At the end of 3ème, students sit for the Diplôme National du Brevet, which evaluates their academic knowledge, competencies, and oral presentation skills.
Preparing for the Diplôme National du Brevet
Throughout Cycle 4, students are regularly assessed through coursework, collaborative projects, presentations, and interdisciplinary evaluations.
The oral examination also allows students to present a Cross-Curricular project they particularly enjoyed during their studies.
By the numbers
Secondary at FSKL
136
Pupils in secondary
25 +
Nationalities represented
14
Teachers and assistants
11-14
Years old, continuous learning cursus
2026–2027 School Fees
A simple overview of enrolment fees, deposits, and annual tuition fees for the academic year. All amounts are listed in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
Annual tuition fees
| Level | Corporate rate | Private individuals | British Section add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School | RM 58,000 | RM 43,400 | RM 9,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. LFKL is part of the AEFE network, which means we follow the exact same Programme de l'Éducation Nationale taught in France and in 138 other countries. Your child can transfer at any point in the year to any of the 500+ AEFE schools worldwide: grades, records, and class level recognised automatically, no entrance exam, no re-tested year. Many of our middle school students have already done one or two relocations; the curriculum continuity is what makes that possible.
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Yes, same exam, same standards, same calendar. Our 3ème students sit the Diplôme National du Brevet designed and graded by the French Ministry of Education, with continuous coursework counting alongside the written tests (French, Maths, History-Geography, Moral & Civic Education) and an oral. Most of our students then continue to LFKL High School, building on a curriculum that has been continuous since Hevea.
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Yes, it's what the school is designed for. Every middle school student studies English daily, plus a choice of German, Spanish, Mandarin, or Bahasa Melayu as a third language. Students with strong English can also join our British International Section (SIB), which adds 3+ hours per week of subjects taught and examined in English. IGCSE preparation begins in 4ème, with the English 1st Language exam at the end of 3ème — the first step toward the dual French Baccalauréat + British International Option (BFI) diploma at the end of high school.
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International ones, sat annually, recognised worldwide. By the end of 3ème, most of our students leave with two or three of: Cambridge or IELTS (English), DELF (French), DELE (Spanish), HSK (Mandarin). These are the same certifications universities and employers recognise globally — built into the curriculum at no extra cost beyond exam fees, and a real asset on a future university application.
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Most of our students continue at LFKL through High School (Seconde, Première, Terminale) to prepare for the French Baccalauréat, the diploma that opens university entry in more than 60 countries. From Seconde, students tailor their path by choosing specialty subjects across nine fields, from Mathematics and Sciences to Foreign Languages, Economics, Digital Technology, History-Geopolitics, Arts, and Literature & Philosophy. From there, our graduates head to universities in France, the UK (including Russell Group institutions), the US (Ivy League and selective liberal arts colleges), Australia, Singapore, and around Asia.
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From 6ème onwards, students are expected to manage increasing levels of homework and project work independently. Teachers use Pronote, the school’s digital platform, to log assignments and grades so parents can track workload and progress in real time.
Join the Secondary School at FSKL
Empowering students with academic excellence, multilingual education, and global perspectives from Year 7 to Year 10.